Bangkok – Presented in association with Campaign Asia-Pacific and local operator TrueVisions, The Bangkok Screenings attracted 160 attendees representing advertising agencies, clients and networks. The Bangkok Screenings is a showcase for leading networks in the region to screen their upcoming programming. A highlight of the event was a keynote address from Wannee Ruttanaphon, President, Media Agency Association of Thailand. Presentations were also made by BBC Worldwide, Discovery Networks … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s TV Upfronts screens in Bangkok
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Tom Hanks to host NGC’s Killing Lincoln
Washington – National Geographic Channel announced that actor, producer, writer and director Tom Hanks is joining the two-hour television event Killing Lincoln from executive producers Ridley Scott and the late Tony Scott's Scott Free Productions. Hanks, a two-time Oscar winner known for his roles in Saving Private Ryan, Forest Gump, Apollo 13, The Green Mile, and The Da Vinci Code, among many others, will serve as the on-camera host, historical commentator and narrator. Hanks joins … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks to host NGC’s Killing Lincoln
Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment creates mobile game
Los Angeles – Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment Inc. have partnered with mobile entertainment start-up Moonshark to create Verticus, an all-new action adventure mobile game. A sneak peek trailer of the game along with other information was revealed exclusively at Lee's Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The game will be available for download to mobile devices later this year. "Working closely with Moonshark to build characters and storylines for a mobile game has been a … [Read more...] about Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment creates mobile game
OzTAM extends long-term agreement with Nielsen
OzTAM has extended its contract with global information and insights company Nielsen for the supply of television audience measurement (TAM) services in five Australian metropolitan markets. The new agreement takes effect on January 1, 2015 and continues through 2017. OzTAM CEO Doug Peiffer said: "This new agreement leverages OzTAM’s substantial investments including the introduction of its Time Shift Viewing service, upgrading all panel homes to the state-of-the-art UNITAM metering system … [Read more...] about OzTAM extends long-term agreement with Nielsen
KidsCo acquires Asian animation Shelldon
London, UK – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has acquired the rights to marine animation, Shelldon. The deal will see the series, from Shellhut Entertainment, fully dubbed and aired globally across all KidsCo territories from November 2012. Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director of KidsCo, comments: “Shelldon is a series with a unique appeal for our audience of 6 to 10 year-olds; the acquisition supports our commitment to sourcing international … [Read more...] about KidsCo acquires Asian animation Shelldon
Viki signs exclusive deal to stream anime series The Rose of Versailles
Tokyo and San Francisco – Viki, Inc., the global TV site powered by avid fans, has inked an exclusive deal with Right Stuf, Inc. to stream The Rose of Versailles, a legendary anime title produced over 30 years ago by TMS Entertainment LTD, based on the manga comic created by Riyoko Ikeda, one of the most well-known manga artists in the world. A sneak peek of the first episode, subtitled in English, will premiere at the New York Comic Con on October 13 with Anime News Network, and anime … [Read more...] about Viki signs exclusive deal to stream anime series The Rose of Versailles