Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has entered into a cricket distribution agreement for Australia with FOX SPORTS to carry the world’s premier ICC events through to 2015. This extends ESPN STAR Sports’ syndication and distribution of premium ICC events to more than 218 markets across the globe. The partnership follows ESS’ recent agreements with ESPN International for the Caribbean and Latin America, in addition to Pakistan Television Corporation for ICC events earlier … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports announces deal for ICC Events in Australia
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eOne Family lands broadcast deals for Peppa Pig across Asia
London – Entertainment One Family (eOne Family) has secured a series of acquisitions from major broadcasters across Asia for Peppa Pig and other shows in its portfolio of children’s programming that will significantly extend their reach to audiences in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. In Taiwan, Eastern Broadcasting Corporation has acquired Peppa Pig for Yo Yo, its children’s pay-TV channel, and will also be distributing the series on DVD in the region. Shows picked … [Read more...] about eOne Family lands broadcast deals for Peppa Pig across Asia
Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks yesterday announced the premiere of international kids franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon in November. Nickelodeon acquired the rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property in 2009. The network’s Turtles pipeline includes toys and other merchandise manufactured by Playmates Toys, Inc. to be made available internationally in 2013; and a live-action feature film to be directed by Michael Bay tentatively slated … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Asian Pitch announces winners
Singapore – MediaCorp, NHK and KBS have selected four projects to commission after concluding the regional pitching event on July 31. The selected directors and projects are: Sorrowgacy, Ishani K Dutta (India); Defector, Lee Kil Do (South Korea); Sanitary Towels Inc., Akanksha Sood (India); and Wheatfield Sailors, Huo Ning (Taiwan). According to the organisers, The Asian Pitch is the only pitch where the winning directors will receive full funding for their documentary production, and … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch announces winners
Youku and Tudou complete merger
Beijing and Shanghai – Youku Tudou Inc. (Youku) and Tudou Holdings Limited (Tudou) have announced the completion of the merger between Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger dated March 11, 2012. As a result of the merger, Tudou has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku. Youku's name was changed from Youku Inc. to Youku Tudou Inc. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Tudou Class A ordinary share and Tudou … [Read more...] about Youku and Tudou complete merger
David Mott resigns from Australia’s Network Ten
Network Ten has announced the resignation of Chief Programming Officer David Mott. “David has had an extraordinary career at Ten over the past 16 years,” said Network Ten Chief Executive, James Warburton. “He has been a fantastic asset for the network and we are sorry to see him go. David’s legacy at Ten includes landmark television programmes such as MasterChef, Australian Idol, Rove Live, The Biggest Loser, Thank God You’re Here, The Project and Big … [Read more...] about David Mott resigns from Australia’s Network Ten