Paris – Robert Kyncl, Global Head of Content at Google/YouTube, will deliver a Media Mastermind keynote address on the future of media, entertainment and video content at MIPCOM on October 8. Robert Kyncl's keynote is part of MIPCOM's Media Mastermind keynote series, focusing on a new breed of original content creators and financiers all working together in different ways to create and distribute great content. These “original creators” will unveil their content strategies at … [Read more...] about Google and YouTube’s Robert Kyncl to keynote at MIPCOM
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Failed Russian launch for Indonesian Telkom-3 satellite
The Russian Space Agency Roskosmo declared that a failure has occurred on the most recent ascent mission of a Briz-M Vehicle carrying two communications satellites to geostationary orbit after successfully being launched by a Proton-M launch Vehicle at 19:31 GMT on August 6, 2012. One of the satellites, the Telkom-3 satellite — a $200 million communications satellite built by Russia for Telekomunikasi Indonesia, went missing from its planned orbit shortly after taking off from the Russian … [Read more...] about Failed Russian launch for Indonesian Telkom-3 satellite
MasterChef launches on China’s Dragon TV
Dragon TV is premiering China’s version of Shine Group’s television format MasterChef on July 29. The Chinese version promises to feature the iconic attributes of the already successful foreign editions, while also adding elements of China's rich traditional culinary culture. With its slogan of “Boiling! My Dream”, this unique competition is giving China’s culinary talents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a MasterChef. As with its foreign counterparts, the … [Read more...] about MasterChef launches on China’s Dragon TV
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog gains broadcast distribution
Beverly Hills, California – Joss Whedon’s acclaimed Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, which first aired in 2008 hosted on the Hulu player via the official Dr. Horrible website, will make its television debut on October 9 on The CW. Created as a three-part online musical by Whedon (The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the series stars Neil Patrick Harris as Billy, A.K.A. Dr. Horrible, a budding super villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry. His two goals: … [Read more...] about Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog gains broadcast distribution
Taiwan’s PTS joins The Asian Pitch
Dr. Sunshine Kuang, President & CEO, PTS Singapore – Taiwanese public broadcaster PTS is joining The Asian Pitch, an initiative launched by NHK, MediaCorp and KBS to fund original HD docos produced by filmmakers based in Asia. PTS will officially be on board in 2013. With the Taiwanese broadcaster’s involvement, The Asian Pitch will broaden its outreach to more Asian filmmakers and find more Asian stories that need to be told. Dr. Sunshine Kuang, President of PTS, tells TV ASIA … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s PTS joins The Asian Pitch
TV5MONDE presents Fort Boyard
TV5MONDE will premiere Fort Boyard, a French reality game show, exclusively on StarHub Channel 152 this month. Fort Boyard is a French game show created by French game show writer Jacques Antoine. It is one of the most successfully franchised formats internationally across a 20-year period and across 20 countries including the UK and the U.S. in 2011. Other celebrity contestants include Pierre Parker - Tony Parker’s brother and professional basketball player, Alexis Rambur … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE presents Fort Boyard
