Singapore – HBO Family was repackaged on-air and online on October 1, now featuring an updated look and feel that is more fun, modern and trendy. The graphics of the channel has more vibrant colors, animated cubes and a look that is more energetic with a twist of fun, according to Magdalene Ew, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Creative and Content, HBO Asia. The repackaging of HBO Family, one of HBO Asia’s multiplex channels that offer wholesome, light-hearted entertainment for … [Read more...] about HBO Family gets a makeover
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August Media, Kool Produktion ink co-production, distribution deal for Ella Bella Bingo
Singapore and Edinburgh – August Media Holdings has signed a deal with Norway’s Kool Produktion to co-produce the second series of animated pre-school series Ella Bella Bingo. Kool Produktion will be responsible for all Scandinavian rights of the first and second series of show, while August Rights—August Media Holdings’ newly launched distribution arm—will handle international sales. In Singapore and Edinburgh, August Media Holdings’ subsidiary Red Kite … [Read more...] about August Media, Kool Produktion ink co-production, distribution deal for Ella Bella Bingo
HBO premieres Boardwalk Empire season 3
Singapore – HBO original series Boardwalk Empire will kick off its 12-episode third season in Asia on October 10 on HBO and HBO HD, with subsequent episodes airing at the same time weekly. Viewers can also catch it on HBO On Demand anytime at their own convenience from October 15. Picking up 16 months after the end of season two, this season begins in Atlantic City on New Year’s Eve in 1922, the beginning of “The Roaring ‘20s”. Despite a booming economy, … [Read more...] about HBO premieres Boardwalk Empire season 3
HBO bags 23 Emmy awards
Singapore – HBO has received 23 Primetime Emmy wins during the 64th Emmy Awards, the most of any network for the 10th year in a row. Leading the pack is Game of Thrones, which won six awards: Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Costumes For A Series, Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour), and Outstanding Special Visual Effects. … [Read more...] about HBO bags 23 Emmy awards
BBC Worldwide announces pre-MIPCOM sales for Ripper Street
BBC Worldwide has made two more pre-sales of new crime drama series Ripper Street, ahead of next month’s MIPCOM, with Canada’s SPACE and NRK in Norway picking up the eight-part series. BBC Worldwide will be hosting the stars of Ripper Street at MIPCOM 2012 as Matthew Macfadyen (Pride and Prejudice), Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones) and Adam Rothenberg (Alcatraz) fly down to Cannes to launch the series at a special event on October 8. Ripper Street, written by Richard Warlow (Waking the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces pre-MIPCOM sales for Ripper Street
KidsCo refreshes its look
London, United Kingdom – KidsCo has announced plans for a new look and new content that will roll out globally in the first quarter of 2013. The refreshed KidsCo will feature a redesigned on-air look and graphics, complemented by original, new content and a new website. Moreover, KidsCo playout will transition to Corus Entertainment’s state-of-the-art facilities at their Toronto-based headquarters next year. KidsCo will also be introducing a raft of new titles into its schedule, … [Read more...] about KidsCo refreshes its look
