Sydney, Australia - Flying Bark Productions has announced the co-production of Heidi with France’s Studio 100 Animation and the local premiere of the series on the NINE Network. Heidi The 39 x 26' sequential episodic storyline series will be delivered in 3D HD and will be enjoyed by global audiences aged 5-8 years old. “We are very excited to announce this co-production with Studio 100 Animation in Paris on Heidi’. This nostalgic series is being … [Read more...] about Flying Bark Productions to co-pro “Heidi” with Studio 100 Animation France
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YouTube and Screen Australia to support online content creators
Sydney, Australia - YouTube and Screen Australia have announced a new programme to expand support for online content creators in Australia. The Skip Ahead programme is designed to provide Australian YouTube creators with the funding and production resources they need to create unique online content and engage new audiences around the world. “Australian YouTube channels, such as communitychannel, Janoskians, and mychonny, are incredibly popular with global audiences,” Screen … [Read more...] about YouTube and Screen Australia to support online content creators
“The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
FremantleMedia has announced that The Apprentice Asia won the Best Use of a Global Format in Asia prize at the FORMATS ASIA Awards held during the CASBAA Convention.The series pits aspiring young Asian entrepreneurs against each other in "the world's toughest job interview" for a chance to work for Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes.Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Asia, said: "This is a fantastic tribute to the talented production team behind the show, our … [Read more...] about “The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
NHK WORLD TV launches on TrueVisions in Thailand
Tokyo - From October 2013, the 24-hour broadcast of NHK WORLD TV has commenced on TrueVisions, the largest satellite and cable TV operator in Thailand. This will enable number of households capable of viewing NHK WORLD TV to quadruple from 300,000 to approximately 1,300,000, and its service area will extend throughout Thailand.In addition, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of resuming its Thai language service, NHK’s international radio service NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN will hold a … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV launches on TrueVisions in Thailand
Public to influence PCCW licence renewal
Hong Kong's Communications Authority (CA) will conduct a one-month public consultation exercise for the renewal of the domestic pay-TV service licence of PCCW Media Limited, starting from November 1, 2013. PCCW Media's licence commenced on September 26, 2003, and will expire after September 25, 2015. Pursuant to section 11(3) of the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562), the CA will process PCCW Media's licence renewal application and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive in … [Read more...] about Public to influence PCCW licence renewal
SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels Asia (FIC) has announced the launch of STAR Chinese Movies’ (SCM) Southeast Asia feed, which went on air November 1, 2013. The channel provides viewers around the world access to the latest Chinese-language blockbuster movies and other content. In addition to Southeast Asia, SCM’s eight feeds also include SCM Hong Kong in SD and HD, SCM Taiwan in SD and HD, SCM Singapore in SD and HD and SCM International whose footprint … [Read more...] about SCM launches Southeast Asia feed