Universal City, California – NBC has picked up the fourth and fifth cycles of the hit music competition series The Voice for Spring and Fall 2013 in the U.S. Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, who made the announcement, also added that music stars Usher and Shakira will come on board the show as rotating coaches, joining Blake Shelton and Adam Levine in the fourth series. Current coaches Christina Aguilera, who is releasing a new album and going on tour, and Cee Lo Green, who … [Read more...] about NBC picks up The Voice for two more cycles
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CNN claims it is top international brand among upscale viewers
CNN reaches more upscale consumers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, on TV and online than any other international media brand, according to results from the first Media Survey of Global Affluents (GEMS), launched today. At 40.8%, CNN’s monthly reach across TV and online combined is decisively ahead of all other global media brands including Discovery (38.2%), National Geographic TV (36.2%) and streaks ahead of rival networks BBC (32%), CNBC (14.2%) and Al Jazeera (10.9%). … [Read more...] about CNN claims it is top international brand among upscale viewers
KidsCo refreshes its look
London, United Kingdom – KidsCo has announced plans for a new look and new content that will roll out globally in the first quarter of 2013. The refreshed KidsCo will feature a redesigned on-air look and graphics, complemented by original, new content and a new website. Moreover, KidsCo playout will transition to Corus Entertainment’s state-of-the-art facilities at their Toronto-based headquarters next year. KidsCo will also be introducing a raft of new titles into its schedule, … [Read more...] about KidsCo refreshes its look
Millimages to launch new animated series at MIPCOM
Paris – European production and distribution company Millimages is heading to MIPCOM 2012 with brand new animated property Me and My Robot, and a new series of the award-winning programme 64 Zoo Lane. International presales have also been secured for both properties in the run up to the market. Me and My Robot (52 x 13’) is a co-production between Millimages, Synergy Media and Canal J. Currently in production, the first 26 episodes will be delivered in November with the remainder … [Read more...] about Millimages to launch new animated series at MIPCOM
MIPJunior presents inaugural Digital Kids! Event
Paris – MIPJunior is launching Digital Kids!, a brand new full-day conference programme dedicated to cutting-edge content for kids in the digital age. Digital Kids! will run throughout October 7 and will bring together creators of leading kids’ brands from the web and social media, with producers, broadcasters and publishers to share business opportunities in what promises to be a one-of-a-kind industry forum. Addressing intellectual property for kids, Digital Kids! will present case … [Read more...] about MIPJunior presents inaugural Digital Kids! Event
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