Thai pay-TV operator TrueVisions has expressed interest in sub-leasing broadcast rights for the English Premier League (EPL) from current rights holder, Cable Thai Holdings (CTH). According to The Bangkok Post, many industry observers believe the move came about as a preventive measure against any subscriber loss. TrueVisions’ Chief Commercial Officer, Ongard Prapakamol, says the completion of the deal will depend on the price, the number and quality of matches, as well as the broadcast … [Read more...] about TrueVisions seeks to sub-lease EPL broadcast rights from Cable Thai Holdings
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Production of Tele Image Productions’ new full CGI Extreme Football kicks off
Zodiak Kids’ Tele Images Productions has announced the production start of Extreme Football, the first full CGI sports animated series ever. Co-produced with Italian studio Maga Animation (behind Disney’s new animated series Winnie the Pooh), the series has been presold to France Télévisions (for France 3), Lagardère (for Gulli and Canal J) and Rai Fiction (for Rai 2 and Gulp). Delivery of the 39 x 26’ series will start in fall 2013 and spread out until the … [Read more...] about Production of Tele Image Productions’ new full CGI Extreme Football kicks off
Cartoon Network and POGO now available on Sri Lankan IPTV provider
Colombo – Cartoon Network and POGO have signed a carriage agreement with Sri Lankan IPTV provider, PEO TV. The channels, available on the platform since March 4, bring popular series such as Ben 10, Scooby Doo, M.A.D. (Music Art and Dance) and new global hit DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk to even more viewers in the country. Both channels are available in English. Troy Lobo, Senior Director Network & Content Distribution, South Asia, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd., said, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network and POGO now available on Sri Lankan IPTV provider
“Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
Espoo, Finland – Rovio Entertainment is bringing its weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series to fans around the world by launching a video distribution channel across all of its Angry Birds game titles on smartphones and tablets. On the weekend of March 16-17, Angry Birds fans can watch the latest adventures of the birds and pigs through a dedicated channel available in Rovio games, as well as on select video-on-demand channel providers, Smart TVs and connected devices. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about “Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
China’s Renren announces financial results
Beijing – Renren Inc., one of the leading real-name social networking internet platforms in China, has announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. In the fourth quarter of 2012, total net revenues were US$48.8 million, a 48.8% increase from the corresponding period in 2011; online game revenues were US$25.9 million, a 116.5% increase from the corresponding period in 2011; gross profit was US$31.0 million, a 34.2% increase from … [Read more...] about China’s Renren announces financial results
Fourth Asian Side of the Doc travels to Malaysia
Singapore – The Asian Side of the Doc (ASD), the annual documentary forum designed to encourage the development of co-productions between broadcasters and documentary producers and filmmakers, will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 19 – 22. This is the first ever pitching event held in the country. Designed as a co-production pitching and matchmaking forum, it is co-organised by Bang Singapore, a pioneering Asian documentary production house and broadcasting … [Read more...] about Fourth Asian Side of the Doc travels to Malaysia