London – Turner executive Rani Raad has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, CNN International. Raad will be responsible for the commercial strategy and vision of CNN International and will oversee its advertising sales, content sales, business development, international research and marketing activities. Additionally, Raad will keep his current responsibilities, managing Turner Broadcasting’s operations in Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. This … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints Rani Raad to head commercial division
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Superheroes gather in Asia for Toonami launch
Hong Kong – Toonami, the newest action brand from Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, is ramping up its presence with several marketing initiatives in the next few weeks. As part of the launch campaign, animation fans are invited to attend events, enter an innovative competition and be a part of the brand’s development online. In Singapore, TOONAMI INCEPTION ’13 promises to be a massive gathering of favourite superheroes.. On February 23, from 1-9pm at … [Read more...] about Superheroes gather in Asia for Toonami launch
“The Adventures Of Figaro Pho” wins at Kidscreen Awards 2013
The Adventures Of Figaro Pho (13 x 22' HD and 39 x 8' HD), distributed by ABC Commercial, has won two awards at the Kidscreen Awards in New York for Best Design and Best Animation, in the Creative Talent Category. The awards follow a win at the Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts Awards (AACTA) for Best Children’s Television Series in January. Figaro Pho is a warm-hearted, adorable, quirky and mischievous character who just happens to be afflicted with a multitude of weird and … [Read more...] about “The Adventures Of Figaro Pho” wins at Kidscreen Awards 2013
BREAKING: MDA fines SingTel mio S$180,000 for TV service disruption
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has fined SingTel S$180,000 for a disruption to its mio TV service on 13 May 2012. Investigations revealed the island-wide disruption affected some 115,000 mio TV subscribers who were tuning-in to the concluding matches of the 2011/2012 Barclays Premier League (BPL) season on 13 May 2012. Some of the affected areas included Yishun, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Bukit Timah, Toa Payoh, Marine Parade, Punggol and Pasir Ris. Viewers … [Read more...] about BREAKING: MDA fines SingTel mio S$180,000 for TV service disruption
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original kids series
Los Angeles – Netflix, Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have announced that they will create the first ever Netflix original series for kids. Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie Turbo, premiering in theatres this summer, the series Turbo: F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Stunt Team) debuts exclusively this December in the U.S. and across the globe in the 40 countries where Netflix offers its service. "Families love Netflix, so creating an original series for kids was a natural for us. And … [Read more...] about Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original kids series
Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Get Squiggling Letters Beyond Distribution has acquired two more children’s titles from UK producer Dot To Dot Productions – Totally Rubbish and Get Squiggling Letters. Beyond will launch these two new series, commissioned for CBBC and CBeebies respectively, at MIPTV in April. Totally Rubbish (10 x 30’) is an art show where presenters Michelle Ackerley and Nigel Clarke turn worthless trash into creative and useful stuff. The series focuses on recycling, upcycling and … [Read more...] about Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
