London – Banijay International’s original diving format, Stars In Danger: High Diving, has been licensed to China’s leading satellite broadcaster Jiangsu Satellite Channel just ahead of next week’s Asia Television Forum (ATF). Soon to go into production, 10 x 90’ episodes of the popular format are to air in a prime time weekend slot from the second quarter of 2013. The show will be produced in-house by Jiangsu TV. Like the original German format, devised by Banijay … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: Banijay International sells Stars In Danger: High Diving to China
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CASBAA launches online digital directory
(Olswang's Elle Todd and CASBAA's John Medeiros) Singapore – CASBAA and international media and technology law firm Olswang have launched Singapore's first online directory of digital content available from legitimate sources. The free access pilot directory allows users to search for content by genre, device or for content that is free. The directory was launched in conjunction with “Digital, Legal and Anywhere – TV in Singapore Today”, a new report showcasing the … [Read more...] about CASBAA launches online digital directory
The Jim Henson Company licenses Sid The Science Kid to India’s Zee-Q Channel
Hollywood, California – Family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has licensed its four-time Daytime Emmy-nominated preschool series Sid The Science Kid (66 x 30’) to Zee-Q Channel in India for its newly launched edutainment channel, Zee-Q, targeting children ages 4 to 14. Starring the inquisitive and funny preschooler Sid, each episode of Sid The Science Kid features practical skill-building fun, using music and humour to celebrate children’s … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company licenses Sid The Science Kid to India’s Zee-Q Channel
Fair Trade Commission to investigate Next Media deal in Taiwan
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has said it will launch an investigation on the sale of Hong Kong-owned Next Media Ltd’s Taiwanese operations to five potential buyers, following concern from the Alliance Against Media Monopoly and the Association of Taiwan Journalists that the deal might result in a monopoly. It was also reported that the investigation will look into whether Next Media has been forced to sell its media outlets because of unfair tactics employed by the buyers to prevent its … [Read more...] about Fair Trade Commission to investigate Next Media deal in Taiwan
National Geographic Television names Brooke Runnette As President
Washington – Brooke Runnette has been named President of National Geographic Television (NGT) and will report to John Fahey, National Geographic Society Chairman and CEO. Runnette succeeds Maryanne Culpepper, whose departure was announced earlier this year. Runnette is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer who recently joined the National Geographic Channels from Discovery Channel, where she was executive producer and director of development for specials, including Shark Week. She … [Read more...] about National Geographic Television names Brooke Runnette As President
Turner’s Toonami debuts across Asia on December 1 (Video inside)
Hong Kong – Fanboys (and girls) around Asia can tune in to a new world of breath-taking animation and non-stop action when the new action-adventure kids channel Toonami launches on December 1. Toonami aims to be a multiplatform experience that goes beyond the typical barriers of a traditional TV channel. Apps, games and websites complement TV content to create a cross-platform ecosystem. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. also touts it as the channel “for … [Read more...] about Turner’s Toonami debuts across Asia on December 1 (Video inside)
