Höhenkirchen/Munich – The animated series Mia and Me has been selected by the children’s jury as the Best Animated Series for Children at the recent 19th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of the largest and most significant festivals for animated films worldwide. Developed in Germany by Hahn Film and m4e through Lucky Punch GmbH, the series previously received the Licensing Challenge Award 2011 at MIPCOM in Cannes. Mia and Me has already been sold internationally … [Read more...] about Mia and Me triumphs at the ITFS
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KidsCo reaches 15 million subscribers
London, UK – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has announced its execution of 10 affiliate deals in the first quarter across Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific, expanding its reach to 15 million subscribers. These deals include DAAR Communications in Nigeria, Telekom of Thailand, Sky Television in Sri Lanka, PT Mega Media in Indonesia, Tarr in Hungary and Sky C&C in Indonesia. The channel will also be launching its summer lineup from June 2, which will feature an … [Read more...] about KidsCo reaches 15 million subscribers
Intelsat to raise US$1.75 billion in IPO
Intelsat Global Holdings S.A., which established the first commercial global satellite communications system in 1965, has filed with U.S. regulators last week to raise up to $1.75 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The company will change its name to Intelsat S.A. before listing in the New York Stock Exchange. For more than 45 years, Intelsat has been delivering information and entertainment for many of the world’s leading media and network … [Read more...] about Intelsat to raise US$1.75 billion in IPO
Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced the initial programming and talent line-up for HUNGRY, the company's new food-centric YouTube channel, as well as a strategic partnership with renowned celebrity chef and food personality Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, Sugar High). Goldman will be executive producer and star in a new series, and serve as a talent and programming consultant for the channel. HUNGRY will launch on July 2 on YouTube. “The future of … [Read more...] about Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
15% of Australian households now own at least one tablet device
The findings of the Australian Multi-Screen Report, released today and covering the first quarter of 2012, have shown that while an estimated 15 percent of Australian households now own at least one tablet device, these new technologies are not distracting consumers from broadcast television. Instead, they are keeping consumers engaged with broadcast television, and enable them to watch when and where they like. Watching any video content on tablets grew from just 2 percent of the total online … [Read more...] about 15% of Australian households now own at least one tablet device
Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the five winners of the Discovery Channel Korea First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Korea initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Korean filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Korea is a partnership between DNAP and the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary that tells the story of the ‘Korean … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative