Singapore – FunSpot, a provider of mobile social gaming and entertainment in emerging markets, has partnered Skybound Asia and been named the exclusive publisher in Asia Pacific for The Walking Dead: Assault. The company has been awarded the game rights to the global franchise by Robert Kirkman and his US-based company, Skybound. The worldwide version of the game is now available on the Apple App Store. The launch coincides with the Asia Pacific airing of the midseason premiere of The … [Read more...] about FunSpot brings “The Walking Dead: Assault” to Asia Pacific
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Superheroes gather in Asia for Toonami launch
Hong Kong – Toonami, the newest action brand from Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, is ramping up its presence with several marketing initiatives in the next few weeks. As part of the launch campaign, animation fans are invited to attend events, enter an innovative competition and be a part of the brand’s development online. In Singapore, TOONAMI INCEPTION ’13 promises to be a massive gathering of favourite superheroes.. On February 23, from 1-9pm at … [Read more...] about Superheroes gather in Asia for Toonami launch
Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
The Communications Authority (CA) is inviting members of the public to submit their views to the CA Secretariat between February 18 and April 2, 2013, on the quality and variety of television programmes provided by the two domestic free television programme service licensees, namely Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In the context of the mid-term review of ATV and TVB's licenses conducted in 2010, the CA decided to collect public views on the quality and … [Read more...] about Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
AMC’s “The Walking Dead” achieves its biggest ratings
AMC's midseason premiere of The Walking Dead in the U.S. returned with its largest audience ever in series history, delivering 12.3 million viewers at the 9/8c premiere. The previous record was 10.9 million viewers from the Season 3 premiere on October 14, 2012. According to the network, the episode is also the strongest telecast for a series in basic cable history for adults 18-49 with 7.7 million. These results have surpassed the hit series' previous record with an increase of 6% (A18-49) over … [Read more...] about AMC’s “The Walking Dead” achieves its biggest ratings
MIPTV to focus on 4K content
MIPTV will for the first time create several conferences dedicated to 4K/Ultra HDTV. This move sees the market depart from its previous focus on 3D technology and content. The change in focus is in anticipation of the technological changes ahead, and to raise awareness among content producers and channels why it makes sound commercial sense to prepare today for these exciting developments. On April 10, the session titled “4K TELEVISION’S NEXT REVOLUTION: SUPER SESSIONS”, will … [Read more...] about MIPTV to focus on 4K content
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” scores two wins at TOTY Awards
New York – Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has received two awards at the 13th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Playmates Toys, which manufactures and distributes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles merchandise, took home the Boy Toy of the Year award as well as the Property of the Year award. The Boy Toy of the Year award recognises an outstanding toy developed for boys of any age while the Property of the Year award … [Read more...] about “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” scores two wins at TOTY Awards