Sydney, Australia - Flying Bark Productions has announced the co-production of Heidi with France’s Studio 100 Animation and the local premiere of the series on the NINE Network. Heidi The 39 x 26' sequential episodic storyline series will be delivered in 3D HD and will be enjoyed by global audiences aged 5-8 years old. “We are very excited to announce this co-production with Studio 100 Animation in Paris on Heidi’. This nostalgic series is being … [Read more...] about Flying Bark Productions to co-pro “Heidi” with Studio 100 Animation France
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NHK WORLD TV launches on TrueVisions in Thailand
Tokyo - From October 2013, the 24-hour broadcast of NHK WORLD TV has commenced on TrueVisions, the largest satellite and cable TV operator in Thailand. This will enable number of households capable of viewing NHK WORLD TV to quadruple from 300,000 to approximately 1,300,000, and its service area will extend throughout Thailand.In addition, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of resuming its Thai language service, NHK’s international radio service NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN will hold a … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV launches on TrueVisions in Thailand
Public to influence PCCW licence renewal
Hong Kong's Communications Authority (CA) will conduct a one-month public consultation exercise for the renewal of the domestic pay-TV service licence of PCCW Media Limited, starting from November 1, 2013. PCCW Media's licence commenced on September 26, 2003, and will expire after September 25, 2015. Pursuant to section 11(3) of the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562), the CA will process PCCW Media's licence renewal application and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive in … [Read more...] about Public to influence PCCW licence renewal
SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels Asia (FIC) has announced the launch of STAR Chinese Movies’ (SCM) Southeast Asia feed, which went on air November 1, 2013. The channel provides viewers around the world access to the latest Chinese-language blockbuster movies and other content. In addition to Southeast Asia, SCM’s eight feeds also include SCM Hong Kong in SD and HD, SCM Taiwan in SD and HD, SCM Singapore in SD and HD and SCM International whose footprint … [Read more...] about SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
Chris Colby David Kort Bang Saray, Thailand - Cartoon Network Amazone, the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, has announced the appointment of two of the most renowned professionals in the global live entertainment industry. Chris Colby has been named Head of Creative Production, while David Kort serves as Head of Live Entertainment for the billion-baht destination, which is … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
Turner brings [adult swim] to Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has launched [adult swim] in Australia, the first market in the region to experience its fan-boy humour. [adult swim] exists entirely online, as an on-demand video platform to address an increasing appetite for unbundled short-form content. The brand is a multi-platform digital offering delivering a catalogue of more than 1,500 unique, edgy and engaging animated videos. The content is available free of charge and any mobile device including iOS, … [Read more...] about Turner brings [adult swim] to Asia Pacific