The BBC team at China Showcase Beijing - BBC Worldwide's deal provides China’s state television broadcaster with more than 65 hours of BBC programmes.The deal was announced at BBC Worldwide’s China Showcase. The event, held for the third time, saw BBC Worldwide unveil hundreds of new programme offerings from a variety of genres to over 100 industry partners in the country. The event also served as a forum to exchange ideas for future collaborations.This new programming deal with … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide in programming deal with CCTV
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CNA receives S$13m doc funds from communications ministry and regulator (Update)
Mok Choy Lin, Wee Soon Hui, Anita Kapoor, Lim Chen Sian At a press conference held at Singapore's The Arts House, MediaCorp's Channel NewsAsia announced that it has received S$13 million from the Media Development Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Communications and Information for the commissioning, production and outsourcing of over 30 hours of blue-chip documentaries to be aired over three years, in celebration of Singapore's 50th anniversary. The channel is inviting … [Read more...] about CNA receives S$13m doc funds from communications ministry and regulator (Update)
Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo channel launch Mimiami - The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television has launched the Telemundo channel in Africa. This telenovela channel, available in English and Portuguese, is a pioneer in the territory, with a presence in more than 48 countries in the continent through Multichoice’s digital pay-TV satellite platform, DStv.The launch was preceded by a major event in the city of Johannesburg, where local media and clients joined and welcomed … [Read more...] about Telemundo launches in Africa
Scripps names Chief Information Officer
Bob Baskerville Knoxville, Tennessee - Bob Baskerville, a member of the original team that helped launch HGTV nearly 20 years ago, has been named Chief Information Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Baskerville, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for the company’s growing international business, will succeed current Chief Information Officer Ron Johnson, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. Baskerville will report to Mark Hale, … [Read more...] about Scripps names Chief Information Officer
KidsCo brings “Sendokai Champions” to Syfy Kids
Sendokai Champions London, UK – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has acquired hit CG-animated series Sendokai Champions from media agent Nottingham Forest.Co-produced by audio visual production company Kotoc and Spanish Television Corporation TVE, the action-packed series will premiere fully dubbed on KidsCo’s new Syfy Kids programming block in October, as a first-run series across Central and Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and … [Read more...] about KidsCo brings “Sendokai Champions” to Syfy Kids
News Corp launches football app in Asian markets
New York - News Corp announced the launch of a new mobile and online product to deliver near-live highlights of the world's leading football leagues and other exclusive content to fast-growing markets in East Asia. BallBall will provide exclusive highlight clips, including every goal from England's Barclays Premier League. The Jeep brand has signed on as launch sponsor for BallBall across all three territories.As a new initiative, BallBall was developed by leveraging existing resources and … [Read more...] about News Corp launches football app in Asian markets
