Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has unveiled a new look for its action entertainment channel KIX. The new look encompasses a logo update and a fresh new on-air graphics package anchored by the colours of yellow, black and grey. To coincide with the new look, KIX is launching a slate of action-packed programmes premiering on pay TV in Asia for the very first time. In addition, KIX will now offer all of … [Read more...] about KIX debuts new look and new programmes
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Son of Muppets creators dies at 48
John Henson, son of Muppets co-creators Jim and Jane Henson, and a board member of The Jim Henson Company, died of a sudden massive heart attack on February 14, the company announced on its Facebook page. He was 48. Henson served as a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. He occasionally performed as the Muppet Sweetums, a toweringly large, hairy Muppet in the puppeteer troupe, in various titles including The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz, It’s a Very Merry Muppet … [Read more...] about Son of Muppets creators dies at 48
Nick Fawbert joins Brand New Media
Singapore – Brand New Media (BNM) names industry veteran and well-known face of the local industry, Nick Fawbert, as Managing Director of its Asia operations. Previously the head of digital enterprise for MediaCorp, he has over 20 years of cross media experience globally. In his new role, Fawbert will be responsible for overseeing the management of the BNM business model as the company expands across Asia. Nick Fawbert Fawbert was the Secretary and Executive Director of the … [Read more...] about Nick Fawbert joins Brand New Media
RTHK launches full DTT channels
With the launch of digital terrestrial television (DTT) services in January 2014 by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), the public is enjoying more choices in addition to the services delivered by the existing commercial-free TV broadcasters. The three high-definition channels – namely RTHK TV 31, RTHK 32 and RTHK 33 – provide a wide variety of programmes. RTHK TV 31 is an integrated channel offering programmes on current affairs, education, information, culture, arts and dramas. … [Read more...] about RTHK launches full DTT channels
All3Media strikes deal with Swan Films
All3Media International has struck a deal with Swan Films, the new UK indie set up by the programming executives behind the award-winning series Grayson Perry: All in the Best Possible Taste. The international programming and sales arm of All3Media will provide development funding for the new indie and will sell its projects internationally. London-based Swan was formed earlier this year by Neil Crombie and Joe Evans, who made the Grayson Perry series while running Alain de Botton’s … [Read more...] about All3Media strikes deal with Swan Films
AFC’s “Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” premieres exclusively in Asia
Singapore – On March 11, 2014 at 9pm (Jakarta/Thailand 8pm), the Asian Food Channel (AFC), part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family of lifestyle media brands, will premiere its latest original production, Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines on StarHub Channel 435. Produced in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the 13-part series will be broadcast regionally across 12 territories in … [Read more...] about AFC’s “Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” premieres exclusively in Asia