Singapore – Breaking Bad will premiere exclusively on SingTel mio TV’s Sundance Channel (Channel 51) on 7 June at 10pm. Created by acclaimed writer, producer and director Vince Gilligan (The X-Files), the comic drama series, which has won numerous awards and has had countless nominations, stars veteran actor Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) as Walter White, a mild-mannered teacher experiencing the worst mid-life crisis ever after discovering he is dying of lung cancer. The … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel’s Breaking Bad to premiere on Singtel mio TV
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PAC-MAN series appoints licensing and promotion agents
NAMCO BANDAI Games, 41 Entertainment (41e) and Arad Productions announced that they have appointed several new agents in relations to the US licensing and promotional efforts for the upcoming PAC-MAN TV series (26 x 22’) property slated to air on Disney XD in fall 2013. Striker Entertainment (Striker) will be charged with securing licensees in the key categories of apparel, accessories, footwear, health and beauty aids, oral care and publishing. The CDM Company (CDM) will handle all … [Read more...] about PAC-MAN series appoints licensing and promotion agents
DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
Singapore – Universal Networks International has secured the format rights to create an Asian original of Hot Guys Who Cook (6x30’), premiering on DIVA Universal in June 2012 across 20 Asian territories. This is the second original commission by the network in the region. Yvonne Pilkington, Senior Vice President, Production and Format Sales, NBCUniversal International said, “This is the first international version of the format and we look forward to working with Universal … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
China approves screening of The Hunger Games in June
Santa Monica, California – Lionsgate’s blockbuster film The Hunger Games has been approved for release in China in the first half of June. The film, which has already grossed nearly$620 million at the worldwide box office, will be released nationwide in China with both dubbed and subtitled prints by The China Film Group in cooperation with Talent International, Lionsgate’s promotional partner. The Hunger Games will be one of the … [Read more...] about China approves screening of The Hunger Games in June
The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
Burbank, California – Marvel’s latest superhero film The Avengers has shattered the domestic opening weekend records of all time with $207.4 million for May 4-6, according to The Walt Disney Studios. In 12 days, the film breached the $600 million threshold at the global box office with a cumulative worldwide gross of an estimated $654.8 million. The Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically in just three days. The domestic debut on Friday, May 4, … [Read more...] about The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) hit musical competition format, The Sing-Off, is coming to China through IPCN. The local version of the unscripted series will be co-produced by SPT, IPCN and Shenzhen Media Group and will be aired on Shenzhen Satellite TV. The series will consist of 16 episodes including four one-hour casting shows and 12 80-90-minute studio shows. The Sing-Off, which has already completed its third season in the United States, is a reality competition … [Read more...] about SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
