London/Japan – HIT Entertainment has announced a major deal that will see the new CGI series of Thomas & Friends air on Japanese public broadcaster NHK for the very first time. Broadcast distribution on NHK will significantly increase the presence of the brand in the country. As part of the multi-year agreement, Thomas & Friends will air weekly on NHK’s children’s entertainment block starting this month. The content will include all of the new CG-animated series as well … [Read more...] about Thomas & Friends HITs Japan
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JimJam launches in Africa
London – Pre-school entertainment channel JimJam, part of Chello Zone’s international portfolio of channels, launched this April on Africa’s My TV platform. Since its launch in 2006, JimJam has rapidly expanded across six feeds and into more than 60 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. It is available in 12 languages to over 17 million subscribers worldwide. My TV is the satellite-delivered pay television service, offering affordable and entertaining … [Read more...] about JimJam launches in Africa
AFC introduces Sara La Fountain for the new Celebrity Chef Series
Celebrity chef Sara La Fountain will be hosting a series of cooking demonstrations and exclusive dining-related experiences in Singapore from 30 May to 1 June, as part of the tour titled A Taste of Finland with Sara La Fountain for the fourth edition of the Celebrity Chef Series, jointly presented by American Express and the Asian Food Channel (AFC). Following the success of its previous installments hosted by renowned chefs Chuck Hughes, Adrian Richardson and Mark McEwan, the Celebrity Chef … [Read more...] about AFC introduces Sara La Fountain for the new Celebrity Chef Series
Celestial Movies to air biggest winners from 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards
Singapore – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the first and exclusive airing of Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Life without Principle and A Simple Life – the three biggest winners at the recent 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards – on Celestial Movies in the second half of the year. The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, which achieved eight nominations and five awards, including Best Action Choreography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Design and Best Visual … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies to air biggest winners from 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards
BBC World News appoints Katsuhiko Waza as Non Executive Director
Singapore – Katsuhiko Waza has been appointed Non Executive Director of BBC World News Japan. Waza served as President of BBC Worldwide Japan from its creation in 2000 until his retirement in 2011. As President of BBC Worldwide Japan, he was responsible for BBC Worldwide's content distribution activity across television, DVD and digital platforms, as well as licensing in Japan. Prior to joining BBC Worldwide, Waza worked for Mutsu Incorporated and then British Television Inc, both … [Read more...] about BBC World News appoints Katsuhiko Waza as Non Executive Director
Ricky Ow promoted to EVP, Networks, Asia for SPT
Singapore – Ricky Ow has been promoted to executive vice president, networks, Asia, for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, Ow will continue to oversee the networks business across Asia and will expand his oversight by managing SPT’s two Korean joint ventures, AXN Korea and Animax Korea, as well as develop new channel opportunities in the region. Ow will continue to work closely on these businesses with George Chien, senior vice president, networks, Asia, SPT. … [Read more...] about Ricky Ow promoted to EVP, Networks, Asia for SPT