London – Entertainment One Family (eOne Family) has secured a series of acquisitions from major broadcasters across Asia for Peppa Pig and other shows in its portfolio of children’s programming that will significantly extend their reach to audiences in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. In Taiwan, Eastern Broadcasting Corporation has acquired Peppa Pig for Yo Yo, its children’s pay-TV channel, and will also be distributing the series on DVD in the region. Shows picked … [Read more...] about eOne Family lands broadcast deals for Peppa Pig across Asia
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Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks yesterday announced the premiere of international kids franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon in November. Nickelodeon acquired the rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property in 2009. The network’s Turtles pipeline includes toys and other merchandise manufactured by Playmates Toys, Inc. to be made available internationally in 2013; and a live-action feature film to be directed by Michael Bay tentatively slated … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
BabyTV launches Chinese language option
Singapore – Pre-school channel BabyTV will offer a Mandarin language option for viewers in Singapore starting Monday, September 3. Parents will be able choose between English or Chinese for all BabyTV programmes to suit the learning needs of their little ones. BabyTV, FOX International’s 24-hour commercial-free channel for up to 4 year olds, offers a line-up of exclusive programming that blends learning and entertainment for babies and toddlers. The channel features programming based … [Read more...] about BabyTV launches Chinese language option
Thom Beers appointed CEO of FremantleMedia North America
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Thom Beers as Chief Executive Officer, FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), effective September 1. Beers, currently CEO and Executive Producer at FremantleMedia-owned Original Productions, will report directly to Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia. Based in Los Angeles, Beers will be responsible for the company’s overall management and business performance and will oversee the development, production and business operations of over 600 … [Read more...] about Thom Beers appointed CEO of FremantleMedia North America
NBCU International Television names Chris Shaw as SVP Global Ad Sales
London, August 29, 2012 – NBCUniversal International Television has named a key commercial role on the central team, appointing Chris Shaw as Senior Vice President, Global Ad Sales for its channels’ division. In this newly created role, Shaw, to be based in London, will work with local ad sales teams to drive revenues and maximise opportunities for advertisers across NBCUniversal International’s core pay-TV brands. Immediately prior to taking on this role, Shaw was Managing … [Read more...] about NBCU International Television names Chris Shaw as SVP Global Ad Sales
Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Singapore – Mediacorp announced that Man Shu Sum, Managing Director of MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, has resigned from the company. Man’s last official day is August 31. MediaCorp Deputy CEO Chang Long Jong will take over the movie business unit from September 1. Chang told TODAY Online that moving forward, the company will continue to focus on movie investments, the Singapore market as well as collaborations with companies in China. Man, who has more than 30 years experience in the … [Read more...] about Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures