As a part of the company’s goal to advance as an integrated content company, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that Akira Ishizawa, former Senior Executive Operating Officer of Nippon TV, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Nippon TV. He replaces Yoshikuni Sugiyama who will be taking the new position of Chairman of Nippon TV. The promotion was made today and is effective immediately. Additionally, the company has also … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new President and division to lead the company’s strategic global growth plan
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Warner Bros. Discovery partners with Shell in ‘Dare to Ride’
Warner Bros. Discovery has partnered with Shell for a brand-new, adrenaline-filled show, Dare to Ride, which premiered on Discovery Southeast Asia (SEA) and India on June 25, 2022. Dare to Ride showcases some of Asia's most accomplished riders as they attempt to conquer the region's most iconic routes with just their bikes, their wits, and their technical know-how. The show is narrated by Steve Crombie, a world-renowned professional adventure motorcyclist who has already conquered many … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery partners with Shell in ‘Dare to Ride’
Toonz Media Group partners with Leadbelly Productions and NXT GEN Brand Marketing for ‘Creepy Candy’
Global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group is partnering with Leadbelly Productions to co-produce a brand-new animation property titled Creepy Candy. Developed by multi-award-winning creator and founding president of Leadbelly Productions, Alan Jude Summa, Creepy Candy is targeted at children ages 4-11. Season one of the 2D animation show will include 26 episodes of 3 minutes and is slated to be launched in October 2022. The project's first phase will also include producing a … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group partners with Leadbelly Productions and NXT GEN Brand Marketing for ‘Creepy Candy’
Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
TAICCA partners with Imagine Entertainment, Sixty Percent Productions on Chinese-language content development lab
TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) is proud to present EMERGE, a program designed to support Taiwanese writers, directors and producers to develop Chinese-language original TV series with hands-on guidance from some of the most experienced producers in Hollywood and Asia, and with the ultimate goal of creating authentic and premium Taiwanese TV series with global appeal. TAICCA is excited to welcome Imagine Entertainment and Sixty Percent Productions to shepherd the inaugural EMERGE … [Read more...] about TAICCA partners with Imagine Entertainment, Sixty Percent Productions on Chinese-language content development lab
Banijay Rights gets Greek format deals
Banijay Rights announced new adaptations for two of its leading entertainment programmes with broadcasters in Greece, as NATPE Budapest International gets underway. Commercial network Alpha TV has commissioned Barking Well Media to produce a first season of entertainment hit All Together Now to premiere later this year. The deal follows the launch of hit Australian format The Hundred, which recently had its first international adaptation on Star Channel in Greece, capturing a first-episode … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights gets Greek format deals