Hong Kong – China’s Youku Tudou Inc. and Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) have entered an exclusive partnership that will bring an annual volume of over 2,500 hours of TVB's newest dramas and old classics to Youku Tudou's websites and mobile clients. The two year deal will extend Youku Tudou's coverage to virtually all new and classic TVB titles. The two parties also will explore partnerships to co-produce original content and share resources, including … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou to present TVB content exclusively
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Mei Tian Mei Yu’s “Planet Homebuddies” scores strong ratings
Planet Homebuddies Beijing-based entertainment company Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) has reported that its new Web / TV sitcom Planet Homebuddies has amassed seven million viewers since launching in February on top China portals and online platforms Tudou, Youku, Baofeng, PPTV, iQiyi and SINA. The six-part series that premiered during the Chinese New Year, takes a humorous look at the new trend among China’s white collar youth who choose to live and work at home. Based on a concept by … [Read more...] about Mei Tian Mei Yu’s “Planet Homebuddies” scores strong ratings
MIPTV: 50 TV shows selected to celebrate MIPTV’s 50th anniversary
Paris – For MIPTV's 50th anniversary, The World Information Tracking (WIT) has selected 50 shows that have shaped the history of television around the world over the past half-century. The WIT will reveal this exclusive selection prior to the upcoming MIPTV. "To celebrate 50 years of MIPTV, we chose to select 50 emblematic shows, one for each year, starting from 1963 until today," said Virginia Mouseler, CEO of The WIT. "Our aim was to reflect the internationalisation of the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: 50 TV shows selected to celebrate MIPTV’s 50th anniversary
Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
Lee Soo Hui, Vice President of Media Business Unit, StarHub (left); and Natasha Malhotra, General Manager, Branded Media Content, The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia (right) posing with Marvel superhero Spide-Man. Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) together with StarHub, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Singapore, on March 16 at 10am. The channel is the first High-Definition Kids channel offering on StarHub TV (Disney XD HD - Channel 360), … [Read more...] about Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
Foxtel and zeebox amplify TV
Sydney – Foxtel and zeebox have announced an agreement to bring Foxtel content into the zeebox app, and integrate zeebox’s social TV platform into Foxtel’s Guide app. Second screen experiences on many of Foxtel’s channels are now available on the zeebox app with more to roll out over the coming months. Foxtel will also launch an enhanced version of its Foxtel TV Guide later this year. The zeebox app enables consumers to get more information on their favourite shows, … [Read more...] about Foxtel and zeebox amplify TV
Disney Junior orders second season of “Sofia The First”
The animated series starring Disney's first little girl princess, Sofia the First, a cable TV series popular among Kids 2-5, Girls 2-5 and Boys 2-5, has been ordered for a second season on Disney Junior, the daily programming block for preschoolers and parents on Disney Channel, as well as the burgeoning round-the-clock channel, Disney Junior. Sofia the First shows young viewers what makes a real princess– the inner character of kindness, generosity, loyalty, honesty and grace. Viewers … [Read more...] about Disney Junior orders second season of “Sofia The First”