London – KidsCo has announced its partnership with Cablelink, a major Pay-TV platform in the Philippines. The kids’ channel will be available in English on the platform’s basic tier package from the first quarter of 2012. KidsCo will air its growing slate of Asian content including original productions such as Boo & Me series 1 and 2 and first-run exclusive of Bommi & Friends; as well as classic content such as Sonic Underground and The Wiggles. Next year KidsCo will debut … [Read more...] about KidsCo sets sail for the Philippines
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Mystery descends on New Zealand
Sydney – Upcoming drama, Top of the Lake, to be co-produced by BBC Two, UKTV in Australia and New Zealand, and Sundance Channel in the US, is set to air internationally in early 2013. The six-part miniseries (6x60, 7x50), written by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, will commence filming in February 2012 in Campion’s native New Zealand. Screen Australia, Screen NSW and Fulcrum Media Finance are providing investment and finance, while BBC Worldwide, which also owns UKTV, will distribute … [Read more...] about Mystery descends on New Zealand
Germany move in on Mongolia
Deutsche Welle's (DW) Director of Distribution, Petra Schneider announced that it has signed a carriage deal with Univision, the operator of the first IPTV network in Mongolia. “This is a huge step forward for DW in Asia. It’s not just about gaining ground in a fast-growing market, but also about gaining a dynamic new partner with which we can grow,” said Schneider. DW-TV ASIA+ will provide Univision’s IPTV network with a wide range of English language programming, … [Read more...] about Germany move in on Mongolia
Vivek Bahl joins Turner’s Indian arm
Mumbai – Turner International has appointed Vivek Bahl as Chief Content Officer. Bahl reports to Mark Eyers, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. Based in Turner’s Mumbai office, Bahl oversees the content strategy and development for Turner’s diverse portfolio of entertainment brands in India including Imagine TV, Cartoon Network, POGO and WB. Bahl joins the company with more than 25 years of entertainment experience and a cross functional … [Read more...] about Vivek Bahl joins Turner’s Indian arm
Starz produces Da Vinci biopic
Los Angeles – Starz Entertainment has green-lit a new original adventure series, Da Vinci’s Demons, developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. This is the first project to enter production under the multi-year agreement Starz signed with BBC Worldwide Productions earlier this year. Written by David S. Goyer, co-writer of such films as Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, the eight-episode series is scheduled to begin production in early-2012. Starz will premiere the show … [Read more...] about Starz produces Da Vinci biopic
Armoza Upgrades South Korea
Armoza Formats has licensed its first broadcast deal in Asia for its game show Upgrade, to South Korean network Channel A. A local version of the format will be produced by Box Media Productions, as part of Channel A's starting lineup of programming, set to launch in early 2012. The South Korean commission joins other current international productions of the show, including on Canada's V Tele (Quebec) and Norway's TV2. License deals are also being negotiated in additional territories. Upgrade … [Read more...] about Armoza Upgrades South Korea
