India’s TV18, part of the Network18 Group, formed a joint venture with A+E Networks known as A+E Networks | TV18. The JV operates the channel HISTORY TV18, which launched in India in October 2011. TV ASIA Plus spoke to Sangeetha Aiyer, VP & Head Marketing, A+E Networks | TV18, and Ritu Kapur, Head Programming, A+E Networks | TV18. Ritu Kapur … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
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MIPCOM: Videogame-based “Invizimals” to make appearance
TVE has confirmed its involvement in the production of the new animated series, based on the hugely successful videogame franchise Invizimals, created by the Spanish development studio Novarama and launched by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The series premiere is planned for the end of this year on TVE, along with two specials to be distributed together with the series by BRB Internacional. The series´premiere will coincide with the launch of two … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Videogame-based “Invizimals” to make appearance
Astro debuts S.E.A.’s first 24-hour Tamil HD channel
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has announced that Vinmeen HD, the first 24-hour Tamil HD channel in Southeast Asia, which will air local and international Tamil content, will debut on October 18, 2013 for the Astro B.yond HD customers on the Maharaja Package. Vinmeen HD launched by (from left) Dr.Rajamani, SVP of Indian Consumer Business and South Indian actors Prasanna & Sneha The HD Tamil content will cover reality, travelogues, fitness, lifestyle, … [Read more...] about Astro debuts S.E.A.’s first 24-hour Tamil HD channel
A+E Networks Asia names Head of Operations
Singapore – A+E Networks Asia has appointed Sabil Salim to the newly-created position of Head of Operations, effective September 25, 2013. The announcement was made by Saugato Banerjee, Head of Strategy and Business Development, A+E Networks Asia Pacific, to whom Salim will report. Sabil Salim In his new role, Salim is responsible for overseeing and expanding A+E Networks’ broadcast operations across Asia, working closely with U.S. stakeholders. “A+E Networks Asia … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Asia names Head of Operations
activeTV to produce new series for MediaCorp
Host Nikki Muller on the case at a poultry farm Singapore – MediaCorp Channel 5 has commissioned activeTV Asia to make a new original health/ lifestyle series, which puts a magnifying glass to the food Singaporeans enjoy every day. This marks the first time activeTV has worked directly with Singapore’s national broadcaster. Currently in production, The Food Detectives is hosted by foodie and health ambassador Nikki Muller and uncovers the … [Read more...] about activeTV to produce new series for MediaCorp
MIPCOM: Tricon to present new acquisitions
Toronto, Canada – Tricon Films & Television is bringing its largest MIPCOM slate to date with new comedy, lifestyle and factual series. This follows its recent announcement about launching original series from Pivot including HitRECord on TV! (8x30’), Raising McCain (10x30’), Jersey Strong (10x30’) and Take Part Live in addition to new IFC series debuts The Spoils of … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Tricon to present new acquisitions
