Tokyo and San Francisco – Viki, Inc., the global TV site powered by avid fans, has inked an exclusive deal with Right Stuf, Inc. to stream The Rose of Versailles, a legendary anime title produced over 30 years ago by TMS Entertainment LTD, based on the manga comic created by Riyoko Ikeda, one of the most well-known manga artists in the world. A sneak peek of the first episode, subtitled in English, will premiere at the New York Comic Con on October 13 with Anime News Network, and anime … [Read more...] about Viki signs exclusive deal to stream anime series The Rose of Versailles
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FX’s The Americans to premiere at MIPCOM
Paris – MIPCOM has announced that FX’s new TV series The Americans will debut at MIPCOM 2012’s World Premiere TV Screenings on October 8 in Cannes, France. International buyers and media will have their first chance to screen episode one of this eagerly-awaited period drama in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium at 6.30pm. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the stars and production team of the show, who will later grace the red carpet at … [Read more...] about FX’s The Americans to premiere at MIPCOM
Sony Pictures Television and PwC look to the future at MIPCOM
Paris – Sony Pictures Television will join PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at MIPCOM 2012 to discuss the future of media, entertainment and broadcasting. Marcel Fenez, Global Leader Entertainment & Media Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, will present the annual PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook at MIPCOM on Monday, October 8, outlining forecasts in the media and leisure industries. This much-anticipated industry report will be followed by interviews conducted by Fenez with … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and PwC look to the future at MIPCOM
mio TV announces landmark deal with FOX International Channels
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has unveiled a major acquisition deal with FOX International Channels (FIC) to offer 40 of the broadcaster’s channels on mio TV, most of which will be available from October 1. FIC is one of the largest international broadcasters of globally recognised branded subscription television channels. The suite of channels making their debut on mio TV cuts across a wide range of genres and includes top-rated channels such as National … [Read more...] about mio TV announces landmark deal with FOX International Channels
HBO Asia and Australia’s ABC TV enter first drama co-production
Singapore – HBO Asia and Australia’s ABC TV are currently collaborating in Singapore on Serangoon Road, an Australia/Singapore prime-time drama co-production starring Joan Chen and Don Hany. The co-production companies participating in this series are Perth’s Great Western Entertainment and Singapore’s Infinite Studios. The financing partners include HBO Asia, ABC TV and ABC Commercial, ScreenWest, and international distributors Content Television and Digital, a division … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Australia’s ABC TV enter first drama co-production
Canadian media leaders take center stage at MIPCOM
Paris – Pierre Karl Péladeau, President & CEO, Québecor Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Sun Media Corporation; and Wade Oosterman, President, Bell Mobility and Residential Services, and Chief Brand Officer, Bell Canada; will deliver keynote addresses as part of the Canada Country of Honour tribute presented by MIPCOM. This is in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada. On October 8, Karl Péladeau will unveil his views on how to ensure the … [Read more...] about Canadian media leaders take center stage at MIPCOM