Cannes – AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), has sealed a deal with Korea Telecom (KT) to launch a branded HD VOD service for TV network, History, in Korea. To debut in summer 2008, the History HD VOD service will be part of MegaTV, KT’s IPTV service which provides interactive and on-demand services to subscribers. Programming to be available on the History HD VOD service includes Cities of the Underworld, Lost Worlds, Engineering an Empire, and … [Read more...] about AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
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Disney Channel Worldwide picks up Aardman’s Timmy
Burbank/Cannes – Disney Channel Worldwide including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America have acquired global rights for stop-motion animated series Timmy from UK production company Aardman Animations. The preschoolers’ show will premiere in 2009 on Playhouse Disney channels and programming blocks worldwide. Timmy, a short-form series, is Aardman’s maiden TV effort for preschoolers aged 2-5. The show’s protagonist Timmy, is a … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Worldwide picks up Aardman’s Timmy
The Weinstein Company launches int’l TV distrib unit
New York/ Cannes - The Weinstein Company has created a new international television division which will look to distribute its diverse slate of highly acclaimed and commercially successful television shows to the international market. The new infrastructure will continue the multi-tiered company’s transformation into a full-fledged independent international sales and distribution entity across a broad range of mediums. To jumpstart the division’s launch, TWC makes its inaugural … [Read more...] about The Weinstein Company launches int’l TV distrib unit
900 hours of Asia Pac sales for CIMG
Cannes - Comcast International Media Group has announced over 900 hours of programming licensed to Asia Pacific for Q4 2007 and Q1 2008 Titles from E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4 and TV One have been licensed to broadcasters in Australia, China, Cambodia, India, Japan, Korea and New Zealand Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG, said that fare ranged from E!'s clip shows, “to reality offerings such as Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane and Girls of the … [Read more...] about 900 hours of Asia Pac sales for CIMG
FremantleMedia & TV Man Union form alliance
Cannes – FremantleMedia has formed an alliance with TV Man Union, Inc., one of Japan’s largest independent production companies. The deal will see FremantleMedia shows produced in, and for, Japan; as well as TV Man Union content and formats exported globally. “This alliance will help build opportunities for us to make our shows really work for Japanese audiences,” said FremantleMedia CEO Tony Cohen. “The deal also means we can take more Japanese content across our … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia & TV Man Union form alliance
Disney Channel Australia and NZ takes Beyond’s New Macdonald’s Farm
Cannes – Disney Channel Australia and New Zealand has acquired rights to Beyond Distribution’s children’s title New Macdonald’s Farm to air in July 2008. New Macdonald’s Farm is a 45-episode series for 2-5 year old preschoolers with a focus on music to encourage children to imagine and learn through movement, song and entertainment, and was produced by the team behind Bananas in Pyjamas and Johnson & Friends 2007 also saw Disney Channel Australia and New Zealand … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Australia and NZ takes Beyond’s New Macdonald’s Farm
