London – Pre-school entertainment channel JimJam, part of Chello Zone’s international portfolio of channels, launched this April on Africa’s My TV platform. Since its launch in 2006, JimJam has rapidly expanded across six feeds and into more than 60 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. It is available in 12 languages to over 17 million subscribers worldwide. My TV is the satellite-delivered pay television service, offering affordable and entertaining … [Read more...] about JimJam launches in Africa
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CA Media acquires stake in Endemol India
CA Media, the Asian investment arm of The Chernin Group (TCG), and Endemol, the world’s largest independent television producer, announced the formation of a strategic alliance in which CA Media has acquired a 49% stake in Endemol India. Deepak Dhar, who has been Managing Director of Endemol India since 2007, will continue to lead the company and is promoted to CEO. Founded in 2006 and based out of Mumbai, Endemol India has grown to be one of India’s largest producers of … [Read more...] about CA Media acquires stake in Endemol India
A+E Networks closes MIPTV deals
New York – On the heels of MIPTV 2012, A+E Networks has finalised multiple volume licensing agreements with broadcasters in Asia Pacific. Deals were closed in China with multiple partners including: ICS Channel who picked up Cities of the Underworld and Engineering an Empire, among several other titles; Phoenix Channel acquired Coming Home, Swamp People and Titanic’s Final Moments: Missing Pieces and others; and CCTV picked up Swamp People, How the Earth Was Made, Food Tech, and … [Read more...] about A+E Networks closes MIPTV deals
AFC introduces Sara La Fountain for the new Celebrity Chef Series
Celebrity chef Sara La Fountain will be hosting a series of cooking demonstrations and exclusive dining-related experiences in Singapore from 30 May to 1 June, as part of the tour titled A Taste of Finland with Sara La Fountain for the fourth edition of the Celebrity Chef Series, jointly presented by American Express and the Asian Food Channel (AFC). Following the success of its previous installments hosted by renowned chefs Chuck Hughes, Adrian Richardson and Mark McEwan, the Celebrity Chef … [Read more...] about AFC introduces Sara La Fountain for the new Celebrity Chef Series
Celestial Movies to air biggest winners from 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards
Singapore – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the first and exclusive airing of Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Life without Principle and A Simple Life – the three biggest winners at the recent 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards – on Celestial Movies in the second half of the year. The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, which achieved eight nominations and five awards, including Best Action Choreography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Design and Best Visual … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies to air biggest winners from 2012 Hong Kong Film Awards
The WotWots sighted in the US
Wellington, New Zealand – The WotWots today signed a deal with Milestone Productions LLC for SpottyWot and DottyWot character appearances in the US. The three year deal will see Milestone Productions LLC manage standard meet and greet character appearances, short custom scripted presentations and special event shows for the internationally successful pre-school property. The WotWots is a pre-school series following the adventures of two adorable siblings from outer space, … [Read more...] about The WotWots sighted in the US