Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Ratings
ABS-CBN’s “Walang Hanggan” hits 44.5% TV ratings
ABS-CBN’s primetime drama series Walang Hanggan (The Eternal) hits a record-high 44% audience share or a 44.5% TV ratings last June 25 across urban and rural areas in the Philippines, according to audience research group Kantar Media. Walang Hanggan, which is now on its extended season, features a tale of three generations of characters caught in the intricate web of love, revenge, sacrifice, and deception. It highlights ABS-CBN’s creative excellence in producing content that answers … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s “Walang Hanggan” hits 44.5% TV ratings
HBO Asia presents The Newsroom
Singapore – The Newsroom, created by Aaron Sorkin, premieres exclusively across Asia on HBO on August 1. Viewers can also catch the series an hour earlier at 8pm on HBO HD or at one’s own time and convenience on HBO On Demand from August 6. Set at the fictional cable network ACN, the ten-episode drama series follows the news team on their quixotic mission to reclaim the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite in the face of a fickle audience, corporate mandates and tangled personal … [Read more...] about HBO Asia presents The Newsroom
Facebook is earning more per ad
London and San Francisco – Facebook's average Cost per Thousand impressions (CPM), an indicator of what Facebook earns per ad served, has increased by a significant 58 percent over the last 12 months, since the second quarter in 2011. This was revealed in the latest Global Facebook Advertising Report compiled by TBG Digital and verified by the University of Cambridge. It is the latest report examining the trends and changes in the performance of Facebook campaigns managed by TBG Digital, … [Read more...] about Facebook is earning more per ad
BBC Worldwide reports growth in profits
BBC Worldwide has published its Annual Review for 2011/12 showing an eight percent rise in headline profit to £155m (2010/11: £144m). Profit before tax of £104m (2010/11: £92m excluding gains on disposals) is up 13% on a like for like basis. The company grew headline sales by 5% to £1,085m in the 12 months to 31 March 2012 (2010/11: £1,030m). These figures exclude the BBC Magazine titles sold and licensed in the year. Sales & Distribution is BBC … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide reports growth in profits
MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 reports record-breaking attendance
Bandar Sunway, Malaysia – More than 16,000 people attended the MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 at Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon to see global superstar Justin Bieber, K-pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and Malaysian singer-songwriter Mizz Nina perform LIVE for fans, celebrities, dignitaries and VIPs. Demand for passes to the free event was at its highest level ever as pop music took center stage in a night of spectacular performances, breath-taking choreography and social media … [Read more...] about MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 reports record-breaking attendance