Paris & Hollywood – Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH) has optioned the rights from Fun Crew Ltd. to develop and produce (52 x 11’) episodes of the 2D digital animated children’s series, COSMO, BUD & BOO, which the company will debut at Kidscreen Summit 2014 taking place February 9-12, 2014 in New York. COSMO, BUD & BOO is being co-developed with industry veteran and … [Read more...] about ​Technicolor to develop preschool series “COSMO, BUD & BOO”
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NHK WORLD TV revamps
Tokyo – Programming of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international broadcasting service in English language, will undergo a major revision starting in April 2014. ・Number of programs to increase to 43 By increasing number of regular programs from 34 to 43, its programme lineup will expand to respond to diverse needs of viewers overseas. Over 70% of total programming will be about Japan and close to 80% will be original programs by NHK WORLD TV. ・Developing new areas The new lineup … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV revamps
CCTV and Sesame Workshop ​on ​China special
Shanghai – CCTV Children’s Channel began airing a Spring Festival Special series called Happy New Year from January 31 to February 6. Airing every night 6pm-7pm and with particular themes, the program is aimed at encouraging children to learn more about Spring Festival. In addition, it is the first time that CCTV Children’s Channel hosts are meeting with the Muppets of Sesame Street. During the special, there is a segment called “Chinese New … [Read more...] about CCTV and Sesame Workshop ​on ​China special
Tinopolis acquires Magical Elves
The Tinopolis Group, an international independent television production and distribution company, has further bolstered its presence in the U.S. with the acquisition of Magical Elves. The Emmy Award-winning team of Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth is responsible for many television successes including Top Chef, Cold Justice, Time of Death, Braxton Family Values, Tamar & Vince, and The Real L Word, as well as concert documentary films Justin Bieber: Never Say … [Read more...] about Tinopolis acquires Magical Elves
Sunset+Vine ​opens Asian office in Singapore
London / Singapore – Sunset+Vine, the multi-award winning UK independent TV sports production and media company, has announced the opening of a new Asia operation to take advantage of the growing TV sports production market in South East Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Sunset+Vine Asia will be headed by Huw Bevan, who has been released by Fox International Channels to take on the Managing Director role. Huw has worked in Asia for a total of 15 years, the last 10 of which were as … [Read more...] about Sunset+Vine ​opens Asian office in Singapore
PGS Entertainment ​licenses “Stan Lee’s Mighty 7” to ABC TV​
Paris – PGS Entertainment, an international brand management company, has secured a licensing agreement with ABC TV Australia for the movie trilogy Stan Lee’s Mighty 7. Created with Stan Lee, Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 is produced by Stan Lee Comics, a joint venture among Genius Brands International, Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, and Archie Comics. The animated movie, … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment ​licenses “Stan Lee’s Mighty 7” to ABC TV​