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
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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​
AMC Networks completes acquisition of Chellomedia
New York, New York – AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced on February 3, 2014 that it has completed its acquisition of substantially all of Chellomedia, the international content division of Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA), for €750 million (approximately $1.0 billion USD). “Chellomedia has a collection of strong, well-established and well-managed assets worldwide and we’re excited about the long-term growth opportunity this acquisition represents for AMC … [Read more...] about AMC Networks completes acquisition of Chellomedia
IMG Worldwide invests in LiveClips
New York, New York – IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has acquired a minority equity stake in LiveClips, a company whose technology represents a paradigm shift in experiencing live sporting events, from a one-size-fits-all multi-hour broadcast, to a multi-screen personalised video experience that allows fans to view what they want, when they want on the screen of their choice. IMG Worldwide will be using LiveClips' platform to … [Read more...] about IMG Worldwide invests in LiveClips