Singapore – Viki Inc. has signed deals with Warner Music Group (WMG), LOEN Entertainment and SEED Music Group to stream thousands of music videos from hundreds of artists on the Viki platform. Viki is a global TV site with TV shows, movies and other premium contents that are translated into more than 150 languages by a community of avid fans. More than 12 million users access the Viki platform each month to watch shows and movies that are subtitled by the community. Undiscovered global … [Read more...] about Viki to bring music to new audiences via Warner Music, LOEN and SEED deals
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MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia to return to Sunway Lagoon
Malaysia – MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 is coming to the Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon on 14 July and will feature global phenomenon Justin Bieber, Korean pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and the nation’s singer-songwriter Mizz Nina. MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 will be staged in front of a live audience of about 15,000 fans, and is being sponsored by Sunway Integrated Resort City, Lenovo, Xpax and Twisties, and supported by broadcast partner Astro. MTV World Stage … [Read more...] about MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia to return to Sunway Lagoon
FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has launched the Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour. This is the first of a number of FME Live Experiences set to launch in 2012, bringing television and other entertainment properties to life for fans. Dustin Lockett, VP Live Experiences FremantleMedia Enterprises, said: “Australia’s Got Talent format owner SyCo has never before approved any consumer experience like this, giving Australian fans … [Read more...] about FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
Big CBS Spark enhances music offering with Universal Music alliance
Mumbai – Big CBS Spark has entered a strategic alliance with Universal Music to bring its young audiences a wider collection of the best global music. The partnership will allow audiences of Big CBS Spark immediate access to Universal Music’s expansive library, while at the same time offering Universal Music a platform to expand its reach in India. Fresh music blocks ranging from hip-hop, rock, pop, folk, world, brass, chamber music, and latest hits from Universal Music will enhance … [Read more...] about Big CBS Spark enhances music offering with Universal Music alliance
SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) hit musical competition format, The Sing-Off, is coming to China through IPCN. The local version of the unscripted series will be co-produced by SPT, IPCN and Shenzhen Media Group and will be aired on Shenzhen Satellite TV. The series will consist of 16 episodes including four one-hour casting shows and 12 80-90-minute studio shows. The Sing-Off, which has already completed its third season in the United States, is a reality competition … [Read more...] about SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
Cable subscribers to get free Asian movies, music in celebration of APAHM
International Media Distribution (IMD) has announced that Comcast and Cox will provide select Asian movies, music and related content free of charge in celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) throughout the month of May. Comcast and Cox will offer more than 11.5 hours of content to digital cable subscribers without a subscription during this time. Among the free content to be showcased are Bollywood Hits On Demand, which will be available in Hindi with English subtitles, … [Read more...] about Cable subscribers to get free Asian movies, music in celebration of APAHM