California - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eurocom will cast a spell among Harry Potter fans of all ages this fall with the Harry Potter for Kinect videogame, exclusively on Kinect for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Based on all eight Harry Potter films, Harry Potter for Kinect allows players to join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger on a journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and beyond. In addition to having a … [Read more...] about Kinect to offer immersive experience in Harry Potter game
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Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Philippines – Pilipinas Global Network, through a team-up with DISH, has launched two international channels in North America. Kapatid TV5 will feature Filipino culture and entertainment, while Aksyon TV International will be dedicated to national and international news along with sports and current events. The two channels are already available in Guam, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. … [Read more...] about Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
London - NBCUniversal’s energetic weight-loss dance challenge format Dance Your A** Off has been sold to Chinese broadcaster ZheJiang Satellite TV, which will produce 12 episodes of 越跳越漂亮 to air every Sunday at 10pm later this year. This new deal represents the format’s fourth version to air internationally. Dance Your A** Off is an original weight loss show where men and women who struggle with their weight compete in a dance challenge. The series has been a … [Read more...] about Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
Big Bird & friends to call Universal Studios Singapore home
Singapore – Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Parks & Resorts and Sesame Workshop have announced that Sesame Street will be developed into the latest family-oriented theme park in Universal Studios Singapore (USS). The park will comprise a Sesame Street themed ride, special shows and character breakfast programme. USS will be coming up with new Sesame Street shows to coincide with the June holidays. A special rise-and-shine breakfast programme will also debut in the third quarter before … [Read more...] about Big Bird & friends to call Universal Studios Singapore home
NHK WORLD TV extends New York ADI distribution via Comcast launch
New York – NHK World TV has expanded its distribution in the New York ADI and is now available to Comcast subscribers on Channel 265. As a part of this new rollout to New York, NHK WORLD TV will be airing “Surviving the Tsunami”, a Peabody award-winning documentary that chronicles the March 2011 Japan earthquake. This special will also be available to New York area Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS subscribers, both of which carry NHK WORLD TV. NHK WORLD TV debuted in New York … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV extends New York ADI distribution via Comcast launch
Viki to bring music to new audiences via Warner Music, LOEN and SEED deals
Singapore – Viki Inc. has signed deals with Warner Music Group (WMG), LOEN Entertainment and SEED Music Group to stream thousands of music videos from hundreds of artists on the Viki platform. Viki is a global TV site with TV shows, movies and other premium contents that are translated into more than 150 languages by a community of avid fans. More than 12 million users access the Viki platform each month to watch shows and movies that are subtitled by the community. Undiscovered global … [Read more...] about Viki to bring music to new audiences via Warner Music, LOEN and SEED deals