Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), in partnership with ESPN Star Sports (ESS), has secured the rights to broadcast the London 2012 Olympic Games. As the largest Pay-TV platform across the region with the rights to broadcast the London Games, ESS will feature round-the-clock coverage across 13 channels (10 in HD), available on mio TV with free access for all its subscribers. To deliver an even more engaging experience, SingTel is also working with ESS and the IOC to … [Read more...] about SingTel to air London Games
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Marielle Zuccarelli joins A+E Networks
Marielle Zuccarelli joins A+E Networks New York – A+E Networks announces the appointment of Marielle Zuccarelli as Managing Director, International Content Distribution. Zuccarelli will be based in New York and is responsible for managing the growth of A+E Networks’ content sales activities outside the U.S. Zuccarelli will manage the distribution of A+E Networks’ 10,000+-hour library which adds over 1,200 hours annually. Working with A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Marielle Zuccarelli joins A+E Networks
Scripps acquires Travel Channel International
Scripps acquires Travel Channel International Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., the company behind popular lifestyle brands HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network, and Cooking Channel, has reached an agreement to acquire Travel Channel International Limited (TCI). SCRIPPS already owns the US Travel channel, but this latest acquisition is for the independent international arm headquartered in the United Kingdom that distributes the Travel Channel brand in 20 languages across Europe, … [Read more...] about Scripps acquires Travel Channel International
More Gumball wins in 2012
London – Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball continues its winning streak at international animation awards. The series from Turner Broadcasting’s European development studio scooped two major honours at the British Animation Awards on March 15 in London – winning Best Children’s Series and also the children’s jury-judged Children’s Choice Award. In making the decision, the judges described the show as “innovative and fresh, with … [Read more...] about More Gumball wins in 2012
Asian Side of the Doc reveals best pitches
The recently concluded Asian Side of the Doc has announced this year’s winning ideas. Best Japan Pitch Award went to Beyond the Wave (Kyoko Miyake/Japan, Friedemann Hottenbacher/Germany), Best Asia Pitch Award went to Home Floating Away (Bin Li/ China), Best International Pitch Award was given to Love & Engineering (Tonislav Hristov & Kaarl Aho, Making Movies Oy/ Finland) and Best ASD Pitch Award was won by Home Floating Away (Bin Li/ China). Held in Tokyo from March 19 to 22, the … [Read more...] about Asian Side of the Doc reveals best pitches
ATF co-locates with ScreenSingapore
Hong Kong – Reed Exhibitions (Reed) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) jointly announced the co-location of ScreenSingapore at the upcoming edition of Asia Television Forum (ATF) from 5 to 7 December at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Yeo Chun Cheng, Director (Broadcast, Animation, Film and Music), MDA, said, “The year-on-year growth of ATF is a strong indication of Asia’s rising role in the global content market and we believe that the co-location of … [Read more...] about ATF co-locates with ScreenSingapore