Anthony Bourdain will be hosting a new weekend programme on food and travel starting early 2013 on CNN. The show, shot on location, will examine cultures from around the world through their food, dining and travel rituals. The series will be produced by Zero Point Zero Production, which has been working with Bourdain for over a decade, producing Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, The Layover, A Cooks Tour, and Decoding Ferran Adria. Bourdain will also offer commentary on other CNN programmes and … [Read more...] about Anthony Bourdain to host new weekend programme at CNN
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Google joins global innovators at CommunicAsia 2012 Summit
Singapore – Aliza Knox, Managing Director of Commerce for Google Asia Pacific, will be delivering the visionary address at the CommunicAsia 2012 Summit on June 20, focusing on how ‘Asia defines the Internet’ by following the trajectory of the smartphone industry across Asia and how it can lead to a better understanding of the region’s current and future growth. The CommunicAsia 2012 Summit will feature prominent speakers presenting on a wide range of topics from cloud … [Read more...] about Google joins global innovators at CommunicAsia 2012 Summit
Prime TV and CBS Studios International conclude volume licensing deal
Los Angeles - Prime TV has signed a multiyear, studio volume deal with CBS Studios International, which gives Prime exclusive free-to-air broadcasting rights in New Zealand to a broad range of new series that the Hollywood studio produces from the start of the new US television season in the fall of 2012, such as Elementary and Vegas. Karen Bieleski, Head of Prime TV, said in a statement that the volume licensing deal is Prime’s first and represents a very exciting opportunity for the … [Read more...] about Prime TV and CBS Studios International conclude volume licensing deal
Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
HIT Entertainment has announced two new collections – Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun and Angelina Ballerina: Musical Moves – which will be will be available on DVD, digital download and on demand from June 12. The six-episode Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun will feature racing engines, run-away go-carts, and monster chases and will keep preschoolers entertained with Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder for company. In the five-episode … [Read more...] about Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
Emerging markets sustain robust growth for satellite TV platforms
Paris and Montreal – The satellite pay-TV industry reached revenues close to $90 billion in 2011, up from $79 billion in 2010, according to research firm Euroconsult. In its new report titled “Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey and Prospects to 2021”, Euroconsult noted that there would be around 350 million households subscribing to satellite pay-TV platforms worldwide by 2021. The report also indicated that more than 2,800 HD channels were distributed by platforms worldwide … [Read more...] about Emerging markets sustain robust growth for satellite TV platforms
Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Malaysia – The inaugural Asian Animation Summit (AAS) is set to take place on December 10-11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An initiative of Australia’s ABC TV, Korea’s KOCCA and Malaysia’s MDeC, the event is produced and owned by Kidscreen, and will showcase the best new animated projects from Australia, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore to potential co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and investors. Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS will feature … [Read more...] about Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit