National -In the last few years, Nickelodeon has turned the tables and established category eminence by creating path breaking localized content appealing to children in India. With its perpetual spirit to innovate, the channel is set to take the kids genre in India to even greater heights with the release of India’s first ever animated investigative series for kids -Gattu Battu. Nickelodeon's fourth made-in-India animated series Gattu Battu, is a high decibel detective action comedy series … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces India’s first animated series
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Lionsgate’s Grindstone Takes on El Americano
Mexico - Demonstrating the attractiveness of Latino animation for big movie distributors, Lionsgate’s Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired all North American rights to the Edward James Olmos executive-produced toon feature El Americano, the Movie 3D. Sold by FilmSharks Intl. and written by Richard Pursel and veteran animator Phil Roman, it is voiced by Lisa Kudrow and directed by Mexico’s Ricardo Arnaiz, one of the leading names in Latin American animation. Pic also stars Olmos, Cheech … [Read more...] about Lionsgate’s Grindstone Takes on El Americano
Increased rating with ABS-CBN TVplus box
Philippines - ABS-CBN has enjoyed a significant boost in TV ratings with the help of ABS-CBN TVplus, the country’s first digital terrestrial television product, which has already sold 2.6 million units since its launch in 2015. According to data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN’s audience share in Mega Manila increased to 36% in 2017, compared to 30% in 2015, as more households are able to experience crystal clear viewing experience with ABS-CBN TVplus. ABS-CBN’s ratings in Mega Manila also rose to … [Read more...] about Increased rating with ABS-CBN TVplus box
Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
Seoul, Korea – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M’s new TV series Chicago Typewriter has launched an impressive take off in Korea. Merely three days after its premiere, the drama ranked first among cable channel programmes in the same time slot, also ranking first among female/male adults in their 20s to 40s. Even before its first air, Chicago Typewriter accrued much interest by having the three requisites for a successful drama: star cast, acclaimed producer, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
MBC group partners Image Nation
Abu Dhabi and Beirut –O3 Productions, the production arm of MBC Group, the largest private media company in the Middle East & North Africa region, and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, one of the leading media and entertainment companies in the Middle East, announced a new strategic partnership for film and television production. The first project, under this new partnership, is the adaptation of author Ibraheem Abbas’ best-selling novel sci-fi HWJN into an Arabic-language feature film, … [Read more...] about MBC group partners Image Nation
Liam Cunningham promotes Game of Thrones
Bangkok – Liam Cunningham, who plays Ser Davos Seaworth, the Onion Knight and Hand of King Stannis Baratheon in the hit series, Game of Thrones, was in Bangkok this week to promote the seventh season of the series. Game of Thrones will return for its seven-episode seventh season in Asia exclusively on HBO. The series will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO in selected territories where available. Attending an exclusive press day with regional media earlier this morning, … [Read more...] about Liam Cunningham promotes Game of Thrones