Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. is set to expand its kids’ entertainment portfolio with the launch of Toonami, a channel dedicated to bringing high-octane action and anime entertainment to fanboys and girls across the region, and European pre-school channel Cartoonito, in early 2013. Toonami, which is based on the hit programming block of the same name on Cartoon Network in the U.S., is a 24-hour action and anime destination. The multiplatform, … [Read more...] about Turner expands kids’ portfolio with two new channels
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Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company
Joe Earley has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FOX Broadcasting Company (FOX), reporting to Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment. In his new position, Earley will play a key management role in all areas of the network, including scripted programming, casting, scheduling, research, audience strategy, digital, and business affairs, in addition to continuing oversight of marketing and communications. Previously, Earley served as president of marketing and communications for … [Read more...] about Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company
ABS-CBN receives nods from ABU Prizes 2012
ABS-CBN’s drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya, primetime newscast TV Patrol, and AM radio station DZMM were the only Philippine entries named as finalists in the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2012, which includes Jury Prize categories for both radio and television. Out of 166 television and 76 radio entries from 18 territories and 25 organisations, ABS-CBN bagged finalist spots in five different categories and is the sole representative of the Philippines in the awards. … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN receives nods from ABU Prizes 2012
MarVista to present new Power Rangers series at MIPCOM
MarVista Entertainment is presenting Power Ranger Megaforce, the latest series in the Power Rangers franchise, for sale at MIPCOM next month. This launch is in celebration of the property’s 20th anniversary. The series (40 x 30’) is expected to air in Nickelodeon in the U.S. in 2013. Power Rangers Megaforce follows the adventures of a supernatural guardian, Gosei, who summons the help of five teenagers, the Power Rangers Megaforce, to battle the evil Warstar aliens who have launched … [Read more...] about MarVista to present new Power Rangers series at MIPCOM
CINEMAX gets makeover
Singapore – From today, CINEMAX will be refreshed with a new on-air and online look and a new logo. Along with the refresh, CINEMAX will premiere exclusive made-for-CINEMAX original series such as Banshee, Hunted, Strike Back and the HBO Latin American original series, Profugos (The Fugitives). “In line with being an action, suspense and science-fiction channel that is targeted at men, CINEMAX’s new on-air look will have a brazen design that accentuates the male skewed humor of … [Read more...] about CINEMAX gets makeover
NGC and Panasonic renew deal to present The World Heritage Special
National Geographic Channels (NGC) has partnered with Panasonic once again and renewed its global sponsorship of The World Heritage Special for a second year. This year, the partnership brings to viewers Access 360° World Heritage, a special series on UNESCO World Heritage sites. The on-air campaign will span the globe, airing across every NGC feed around the world. Access 360° World Heritage includes nine new specially-commissioned programmes produced by NGC. The two … [Read more...] about NGC and Panasonic renew deal to present The World Heritage Special