Singapore – AXN has rolled out “Unlock Mitch McDeere”, a digital feature game, which provides users an opportunity to watch the first five minutes of new original series The Firm online. “Unlock Mitch McDeere” is an interactive platform exploring aspects of the protagonist’s life. As users explore the items that represent different facets of his life, they discover that by matching correct combinations, they will unlock short video montages that relate to an … [Read more...] about The Firm’s secrets
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New perspective on news
Singapore – International news channel France 24 launches on Singtel’s mio TV today. The round the clock network offers programmes in English (Channel 41) and French (Channel 40), providing a French perspective on world news as well as in-depth analysis on pressing issues. Brice Bertrand, Distribution Director Asia Pacific, tells TV ASIA Plus that Singapore is an important market and France 24 aims to achieve 5,000 subscriptions in the first year. He adds that that there are plans to … [Read more...] about New perspective on news
Online makeover
OnscreenAsia.com, the online home of TV ASIA Plus and ASIA IMAGE, has been given a makeover. The new look includes a number of improvements to navigation, news content and access to industry directories. The first major refresh of the website since its launch in 2007, was developed in consultation with the editorial team of Ten Alps Asia’s TV and Entertainment Group. Marc Checkley, group editor, said the changes give greater depth and accessibility to industry news. “The whole search … [Read more...] about Online makeover
The WotWots learn flamenco
ABC Commercial has sold the second series of children’s animation series The WotWots (26 x 12’ HD) to HBO Family Latin America. The deal is exclusive for two years and each episode will be dubbed into Brazilian Portuguese and neutral Spanish. This sale follows the broadcast of series one (52 x 10’ HD) in 2011.The WotWots are two small puppet-like aliens, who come to explore planet Earth in their steam powered spaceship. In series two they land on a farm and meet friendly farm … [Read more...] about The WotWots learn flamenco
Five’s a charm for Beach House
Five of Beach House Pictures’ productions from 2011 have been selected as finalists in the New York Festival Awards. This is the first time the company has entered in the awards. Among the programmes nominated are; Hidden Cities - Indonesia (HISTORY, AETN All Asia Networks) in the History & Society category; Asia's Deadliest Snakes (National Geographic Channel) in the Nature & Wildlife category; and Innovasians - Social Robots (National Geographic Channel) in the Science … [Read more...] about Five’s a charm for Beach House
Gerhard Zeiler joins TBS as president of international arm
Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) has appointed one of Europe’s top TV executives, Gerhard Zeiler, as president of its international division. The announcement was made hours after Zeiler stepped down as CEO of RTL Group, Europe’s largest TV production and broadcast company. As president of Turner Broadcasting System International, he will report to TBS Inc chairman and CEO Phil Kent, and lead a 3,800-person division across Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Zeiler will have … [Read more...] about Gerhard Zeiler joins TBS as president of international arm