Toronto, Canada - 9 Story Enterprises, the international distribution arm of 9 Story Entertainment, has acquired the second season of 3D animated preschool series Monkey See Monkey Do (26 x 11’), which will include a new interactive web experience for pre-schoolers. The series is co-produced by Smartoonz (Israel) and Title Entertainment (Canada) and is currently in production for a second season with TVO. The first season (26 x 7’), which will also now be distributed by … [Read more...] about 9 Story distributes preschool series “Monkey See Monkey Do” globally
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MIPCOM: Banijay International to launch “Mentor”
London - Banijay International is bringing a new entertainment format to MIPCOM. Mentor will have its world premiere in the biggest primetime slot on DR1, formerly home to Danish X-Factor, on August 30, 2013. Mentor is a live primetime eight-episode entertainment series, where the professional coaches risk being voted off. Mentor was developed by Danish musician and television personality Thomas Blachman in co-operation with Nordic production company … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Banijay International to launch “Mentor”
Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
NoHo Arts District, California - The Creative Achievement in Interactive Media award honours second screen experiences and cutting edge "next generation" content produced by the major studios as well as independent creators. The juried winners represent the following formats: Multiplatform Storytelling (Last Chance Kitchen), Original Interactive Program (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Social TV Experience (Oprah's Lifeclass), as well as User Experience and Visual Design (the Nick … [Read more...] about Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
“Orange Is The New Black” launches on Youku
Orange is the New Black Hong Kong - Following the content licensing deal between Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), Lionsgate’s partner in Asia, and Youku Tudou Inc., one of the leading internet television companies in China, Lionsgate TV series Orange is the New Black has generated nearly nine million views in its first six weeks in China and has already become one of Youku’s most-watched Western dramas.In addition to Orange Is The New Black, Youku's … [Read more...] about “Orange Is The New Black” launches on Youku
NHK Hybridcast service debuts September 2013
Tokyo - NHK will commence a new Hybridcast service on September 2, 2013, featuring collaborative operations between broadcasting and communications. The NHK Hybridcast service combines programmes broadcast over the airwaves with broadband data to provide a variety of services to viewers owning a Hybridcast service-enabled TV.As a first phase in the service, Hybridcast Home Screen will be introduced in September, enabling the display of breaking news, weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about NHK Hybridcast service debuts September 2013
Shune River Media launches Exploring China Channel
Exploring China Channel Singapore - Shune River Media, a Singapore-based independent and emerging film/ TV content producing, investment and aggregating company, has announced the launch of Exploring China Channel, a new digital service distributing China-centric geographic and cultural documentaries. Exploring China Channel also plans launch a linear IPTV service and will expand to other locations outside Singapore.Buddy Ye, the founder of Exploring China Channel said: "We are … [Read more...] about Shune River Media launches Exploring China Channel