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
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FOX International Channels to develop new exorcism series
Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC), The Walking Dead Creator/Executive Producer Robert Kirkman, Kirkman's Skybound imprint at Image Comics, and Circle of Confusion are developing a script based on Kirkman’s upcoming comic book series set in the world of exorcism. This partnership emerged from a long-standing and successful relationship between Kirkman and FIC during the ongoing run of AMC’s hit series, The Walking Dead, based on Kirkman's Eisner Award-winning comic book … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels to develop new exorcism series
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”
StarHub rebrands digital music platform as Music Anywhere
Taiwanese band Mayday, with StarHub's Lin Shu Feng (left) and KKBOX's Chris Lin (right), at the launch of Music Anywhere yesterday. Singapore – StarHub has re-launched its three-year-old online music store as “Music Anywhere”, to coincide with the expansion of its digital music offerings in collaboration with KKBOX, a leading provider of digital music subscription services in Asia. A key feature of StarHub’s revamped online music store is KKBOX’s music streaming … [Read more...] about StarHub rebrands digital music platform as Music Anywhere
AMC/Sundance Channel to exclusively premiere Rectify internationally
New York, NY / London, England – AMC/Sundance Channel Global is strengthening its slate of scripted programming by securing exclusive premiere window rights to Rectify (6 x 60’). This highly anticipated new original series from AMC Networks and Gran Via, the producers of Breaking Bad, will premiere on Sundance Channel during Spring 2013. AMC/Sundance Global has struck a deal to secure these rights from ITV Studios Global Entertainment for Asia, Latin America and select European … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel to exclusively premiere Rectify internationally
Travel Channel gets a new look
Middle Kingdom Ride Travel Channel International is undertaking a complete brand refresh, where the new branding and on-air look launches on March 25 across Asia and April 15 in the U.S. The rebrand will provide a new logo, a crisper on-air look and feel, and a new slate of exciting programmes. With the change, parent company Scripps Networks Interactive says it is also preparing to increase the number of international commissions. In Asia, new programming include: Middle Kingdom Ride, where … [Read more...] about Travel Channel gets a new look