Burbank, California - The Walt Disney Company announced that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and The American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. In addition, eligible donations from employees to organisations involved in disaster relief will be matched, dollar for dollar up to set limits, by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: a programme of The Walt Disney Company Foundation. "Our hearts … [Read more...] about Disney donates half-a-million in relief support to the Philippines
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Universal Cable Productions commits to Keshet content
Universal Cable Productions (UCP) has announced a six-episode event series commitment for DIG, an action adventure drama from co-creators and executive producers Tim Kring (Heroes) and Gideon Raff (Homeland). The series, which was developed by Keshet in association with BermanBraun, marks the first project commitment since Jeff Wachtel was tapped for the newly created role of President and Chief Content Officer and studio head for NBC Universal Cable Entertainment. DIG will … [Read more...] about Universal Cable Productions commits to Keshet content
Off The Fence produces nature series for The Weather Channel
Off the Fence Productions has produced a new series, Freaks of Nature (12 x 30’) for The Weather Channel in the U.S., which taps into people's fascination with the most powerful forces of nature and how they affect us.Freaks of Nature, hosted by Tyler Harcott (Junkyard Wars), uses interviews, stunning location footage and archive content to show the beautiful and awe-inspiring power of nature. Freaks of Nature Off the Fence has also produced webisodes of … [Read more...] about Off The Fence produces nature series for The Weather Channel
Nine acquires broadcast rights for cricket series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a broadcast deal for Australia’s next two Ashes tours of England with Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co. The deal includes exclusive rights in Australia to the Investec Ashes Series and the Royal London one-day international series and NatWest International T20 matches in 2015 and 2019. England’s other home international series are not included in the package, meaning the ECB can sell these rights to other Australian … [Read more...] about Nine acquires broadcast rights for cricket series
CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the launch of KIX HD and Thrill on TVB Network Vision (TVBNV) in November 2013. TVBNV subscribers will now have access to first and exclusive MMA events, action series, reality shows and movies with KIX HD and a dedicated horror, thriller and suspense movie channel with Thrill. TVBNV currently carries Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) as part of its channel offerings of over 60 channels. “We are extremely excited … [Read more...] about CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
HKTV reports HK$40m loss
Hong Kong Television Network has reported a loss of HK$40.3 million for the year ended August 31, according to The Standard. The report added that HKTV said HK$531.3 million has been invested in fixed assets, but that capital expenditure has slowed down. The company said it has either completed shooting or has been producing 190 drama programme episodes, 70 episodes of variety and infotainment programmes, and more than 1,000 episodes of purchased content, added the news report. … [Read more...] about HKTV reports HK$40m loss