Singapore – International sports media company MP & Silva has appointed Rene Valencia for the newly created role of Vice President, Business Development and Sponsorship with effect from February 4. Valencia will be responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the Olympic Council of Asia marketing programme, in addition to developing and implementing growth opportunities … [Read more...] about MP & Silva appoints Rene Valencia to Asia-Pacific team
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Amazon Studios debuts new original pilots
Seattle – Amazon launched its second set of series pilots exclusively on Prime Instant Video in the U.S. and LOVEFiLM in the UK on February 6. Following a successful first pilot season that resulted in the critically-acclaimed Garry Trudeau series Alpha House — along with popular tech comedy Betas and the soon to premiere kids series Creative Galaxy, Tumble Leaf and Annedroids — Amazon Studios debuted a mix of 10 comedy, drama … [Read more...] about Amazon Studios debuts new original pilots
Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
Indian multi-media entertainment powerhouse Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (a 50:50 joint venture between Viacom Inc and Network18) revealed the identity of their soon to be launched Indie music and sub culture channel on February 5. PepsiCo India is the title sponsor of the channel. Pepsi MTV Indies will be the world’s largest platform for independent sub cultures and has been built in collaboration with a collective of artists and supporters of the … [Read more...] about Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
History® & H2™ to premiere “World Wars”
New York – History & H2 are in post-production on a six-hour special event series, World Wars from Stephen David Entertainment (The Men Who Built America). World Wars will tell the story of three devastating decades of war from the perspective of the unique men who came of age in the trenches and later decided the fate of a world on the brink of disaster. World Wars was filmed in the US and Europe and … [Read more...] about History® & H2™ to premiere “World Wars”
Jim Henson Company options rights to “Dot”
Hollywood, California – The Jim Henson Company has optioned the rights to author Randi Zuckerberg’s debut picture book, Dot. The book was recently published by Harper Collins, and is illustrated by Joe Berger. The company plans to develop the property into a (52 x 11’) animated television series targeting the bridge market of children ages 5 to 9. Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, Halle Stanford, EVP, Children’s Entertainment, The Jim … [Read more...] about Jim Henson Company options rights to “Dot”
Electric Sky gets worldwide rights to Ryan Giggs doc
UK and Hong Kong based distributor Electric Sky has secured international rights to Fulwell 73’s new one-off doc, The Life of Ryan, a 60-minute film that follows Manchester United's most capped player and Wasserman client, Ryan Giggs. Ryan Giggs The Life of Ryan looks back at Giggs’ celebrated 24 record-breaking years at the club; with video diary, archival footage, exclusive access and interviews showing what it’s really like to play football for … [Read more...] about Electric Sky gets worldwide rights to Ryan Giggs doc