An elated Diana Rico (right), after being handed the winner’s certificate by Reed MIDEM’s Laurine Garaude (left). Pictured in the centre is Richard Decaillet from 4Direcciones Audiovisual Cannes, France - 4Direcciones Audiovisual's director and producer Diana Rico’s winning pitch for Ooommm-Mmmooo, Yoga for Children is a 7-minute series where animated cows, each with a distinct character, teaches a bunch of children just how to stretch it out – Yoga style. Funnily, … [Read more...] about MIPJunior: Yoga for children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
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ACT teams up with NDS for India pay-TV launch
New Delhi – NDS, now part of Cisco, is providing a suite of video technologies to enable multi-system operator Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) to digitise and expand its cable TV service in Southern and Western India. “Competition is increasing in India as cable TV operators work aggressively to acquire more and more subscribers before the switchover from analogue. Cost, innovation and time to market are all prime considerations and our work with ACT demonstrates once again how … [Read more...] about ACT teams up with NDS for India pay-TV launch
MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
Sydney - Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe will make a special appearance at MIPCOM on Monday for the launch of ABC Commercial’s documentary Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer (1 x 56’ HD). Directed by Gregor Jordan, Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer is an honest and intimate portrayal of the legendary swimmer as he fails in his Olympic comeback mission but rediscovers a love of swimming. Friends and filmmakers interviewed and filmed ‘Thorpey’ as he trained, secretly at first, then competed in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
ABC Commercial is heading to MIP Junior with a new and unique children’s animation A Cautionary Tail (1x14’ HD), a magical story about a girl born with a tail that expresses her emotions. Chosen as a finalist in the MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award (7-10 year old category), A Cautionary Tail tells the story of how the girl faces the pressures in fitting in, and choosing between conformity and self-expression as she grows up. Directed by Simon Rippingale, A Cautionary Tail stars an … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
HBO Family gets a makeover
Singapore – HBO Family was repackaged on-air and online on October 1, now featuring an updated look and feel that is more fun, modern and trendy. The graphics of the channel has more vibrant colors, animated cubes and a look that is more energetic with a twist of fun, according to Magdalene Ew, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Creative and Content, HBO Asia. The repackaging of HBO Family, one of HBO Asia’s multiplex channels that offer wholesome, light-hearted entertainment for … [Read more...] about HBO Family gets a makeover
August Media, Kool Produktion ink co-production, distribution deal for Ella Bella Bingo
Singapore and Edinburgh – August Media Holdings has signed a deal with Norway’s Kool Produktion to co-produce the second series of animated pre-school series Ella Bella Bingo. Kool Produktion will be responsible for all Scandinavian rights of the first and second series of show, while August Rights—August Media Holdings’ newly launched distribution arm—will handle international sales. In Singapore and Edinburgh, August Media Holdings’ subsidiary Red Kite … [Read more...] about August Media, Kool Produktion ink co-production, distribution deal for Ella Bella Bingo