Los Angeles – This year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards introduced a new award category – Favorite Asian Act. Hosted by international superstar Will Smith, the awards were broadcast LIVE from Los Angeles where kids’ top choices in TV, movies, music and sports were revealed. Filipino singing sensation Charice captured the inaugural Favorite Asian Act Award over some of the region’s hottest music stars including Korea’s global girl group Wonder Girls, … [Read more...] about KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
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Breaking@MIPTV: Likers.tv signs first Asian deal
Cannes – Likers.tv, the first-of-its-kind, social media-based on-screen advertising platform, has been picked up by leading Mongolian broadcaster Mongol TV. Likers.tv, which aims to establish substantial incremental revenue streams for both brands and broadcasters, will bridge the gap between TV and the ‘second screen’. Comprising a LIVE advertising ticker at the bottom of the TV screen overlaid onto existing programming, the platform displays pictures and names of a … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Likers.tv signs first Asian deal
Breaking@MIPTV: Electric Sky soars in Asia
Factual distributor Electric Sky has penned a number of deals in Asia this month. The company announced deals in Japan, Hong Kong, India and China. Some of the deals in Japan include terrestrial broadcaster NHK picking up cookery series Glamour Puds Series 2 (10 x 23 minutes) by The Last Word productions for Channel 4, and ballet performance title Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1 x 150 minutes), produced by The Royal Opera House and filmed in HD. With the centenary of the … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Electric Sky soars in Asia
Breaking@MIPTV: Venevision partners Chinese producer
Cannes – Venevision International and Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Company, one of the largest private producers and distributors of television series in China, have signed a deal to co-produce and distribute a telenovela that will be completed in the country in the year ahead. “This alliance with Zhejiang Huace Film fortifies our presence in China, where Venevision International has made inroads for some years now, stretching our business ties in this important region that is … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Venevision partners Chinese producer
Breaking@MIPTV: Reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos visits Cannes to support Venevision International
Cannes - The reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos is present at MIPTV this morning at the invitation of Venevision International and the Miss Venezuela Organisation. This is her first visit to Cannes. Speaking to TV Asia Plus, Sarcos is grateful for the support rendered by the Venevision company, whom she calls "family." "They have given me great support right from the start, and they continue to help me still," said Sarcos. When Sacros returned home after winning the crown last December, … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Reigning Miss World Ivian Sarcos visits Cannes to support Venevision International
Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide unveils two global TV events
Cannes – Jana Bennett, President Worldwide Networks and Global BBC iPlayer, today confirmed the network’s commitment to stage global television events as she unveiled two new seasons for 2012 at MIPTV. London Calling and Planet Earth Live will run simultaneously across the BBC channels around the world. London Calling is a unique season of programmes that celebrate the music, fashion, art, culture and history of Britain’s capital city. The season will be led by LIVE … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide unveils two global TV events