Tokyo – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) recently presented the finished films for their Rebuilding Japan initiative at a special international media screening event in Tokyo, attended by the local filmmakers and personalities involved in the project. The series tells inspirational stories on the country’s recovery efforts captured from a Japanese point of view. From tradition to technology and manufacturing to motorsports, Rebuilding Japan features six half-hour episodes woven … [Read more...] about A nation’s comeback
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Heroes versus Villains
Singapore – Marvel Entertainment and Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) today announced that the first social game based on Marvel’s iconic characters, is now live on Facebook. Called “Marvel: Avengers Alliance”, the game is developed by Playdom, featuring a tactical turn-based combat experience with dozens of familiar Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and Hulk. Players can train their heroes to unlock unique abilities, and … [Read more...] about Heroes versus Villains
Strike a pose
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the premiere of reality series SupermodelMe Season 3, on March 13 on its channels KIX and KIX HD, across Asia. For the first time since its inception, SupermodelMe will expand its 30-minute format to an hour. Season 3 will also introduce a brand new host, international supermodel Lisa S. Karen Seah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Refinery Media, said, “The long-term goal of collaboration with Celestial Tiger … [Read more...] about Strike a pose
Nominations Night in Asia
The Rose d’Or Festival recently made its Nominees announcement in Asia for the first time. Held in Kuala Lumpur, 36 programmes were shortlisted to compete for the coveted Golden Rose awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, from 6 to 10 May. The 400 programmes submitted to compete this year came from more 40 territories including Australia, Germany, UK, the Netherlands, Israel, Canada, Spain, South Korea and the US. A 50-member jury chose the nominated programmes for their quality and creativity. … [Read more...] about Nominations Night in Asia
Classical interests
London, UK – Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio of family entertainment brands, has inked a range of new deals across the Asia-Pacific region. The deals place more than 1,200 hours of programming with Free and Pay-TV and home entertainment partners, as well as increasing the catalogue’s presence on IPTV platforms. Classic Media’s key titles including Postman Pat, Guess with Jess, George of the Jungle, Finley The Fire Engine, He-Man and Casper the Friendly … [Read more...] about Classical interests
Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Alistair Jennings has been named executive director, distribution, Asia Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, he will oversee sales of SPT’s catalog of television series and feature films across Southeast Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Jennings will manage the local team responsible for the licensing of SPT’s content catalogue to broadcast and new media clients in Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific