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Geng HAN of China wins Favourite Asian Act at Nick’s 2013 Kids’ Choice Awards

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Los Angeles - Mandopop singer Geng HAN, who was previously a part of the South Korean boyband Super Junior, emerged victorious at Nickelodeon’s 26th Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA). Han was nominated under the Favourite Asian Act category, where he beat favourites such as Psy of South Korea, Shila Amzah of Malaysia and Sarah Geronimo of the Philippines. This was the first time that a nominee from China has been included in the Favorite Asian Act … [Read more...] about Geng HAN of China wins Favourite Asian Act at Nick’s 2013 Kids’ Choice Awards

Hi-5’s Season 14 gets new cast, plus pre-season feature film for cinematic release

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Australia – Award-winning preschool children’s entertainment programme Hi-5 premiered Hi-5 Some Kind of Wonderful on March 23 to a nationwide release. A 13-day road tour as well as season 14, with a new cast - including two existing cast members Lauren and Stevie, will subsequently follow the cinematic release. The three new cast members – Ainsley, Dayen and Mary, were officially announced in Sydney on March 16 at a VIP pre-screening event. The new members were selected … [Read more...] about Hi-5’s Season 14 gets new cast, plus pre-season feature film for cinematic release

New season of “CNBC Meets” in Asia

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Singapore – CNBC has announced a new 10-episode season of its CNBC Meets series, which premiered in Asia Pacific on March 23. The first episode featured an in-depth interview with former U.S president, Bill Clinton, in his home town of Little Rock as he reflects on key moments in his life. The half-hour programme series, sponsored by Bank of America Merril Lynch, is hosted by CNBC presenter Tania Bryer as she profiles some of the world’s most influential high-flyers and examine … [Read more...] about New season of “CNBC Meets” in Asia

Discovery in Asia ventures into original children’s production

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Discovery Kids in Asia has announced its latest original production titled KIDS VS FILM, premiering on June 1 across the region. This follows wildlife-based series ADVENTURE 8: ZOO GAMES, which premiered on March 16. The 12-episode TV series, produced by Singapore’s Beach House Pictures, is in line with Discovery Channel’s First Time Filmmakers initiative. Following in the steps of Discovery Channel’s documentary-making traditions, each episode of KIDS VS FILM gives young … [Read more...] about Discovery in Asia ventures into original children’s production

HIT Entertainment greenlights ninth series of “Fireman Sam”

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London – HIT Entertainment announced that a brand new CGI series of Fireman Sam and a feature-length special will be released in December 2013. The 24x10’ TV series will be produced along with one extended episode (1 x 22’). These will be followed by a 60-minute feature-length special, in which Turner Broadcasting has already acquired the rights for its pre-school channel Cartoonito. The ninth season of the series will be produced by China-based digital animation company Xing … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment greenlights ninth series of “Fireman Sam”