MIPCOM – Cannes, France/New York, NY – Sundance Channel Global has expanded its presence in Asia, securing carriage in Malaysia on Astro, a multimedia broadcaster and pay TV operator in the country. In addition to Malaysia, Sundance Channel Global is also distributed in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and several countries throughout Europe and Canada. Sundance Channel HD is available on Astro (Channel 438) as a 24/7 linear channel. … [Read more...] about Sundance enters Malaysia
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Wildlife wonders
Miami, FL – Venevision International is expanding its deal with LongNeedle Entertainment to include worldwide representation and distribution of the award-winning wildlife programmes Animal Atlas and Safari Tracks. Animal Atlas, which is in its eighth season, is a half-hour wildlife program shot in High Definition (HD). Each episode introduces viewers to every kind of animal imaginable around the world, from apes and giant lizards, to sharks and tigers. Safari Tracks is a series of … [Read more...] about Wildlife wonders
The Amazing World of comedy
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network is premiering the award-winning animated comedy series The Amazing World of Gumball on 1 October, as part of a new brand campaign to give the channel a fresh look and concept. The campaign, entitled “Cartoon Network: It’s a Fun Thing!”, aims to capture the kids’ entertainment channel’s fun and vibrant side by launching a new brand look and logo. As part of this latest effort, Cartoon Network is also refocusing on comedy programming. … [Read more...] about The Amazing World of comedy
Record year for MIPJunior
Paris – The number of participants, buyers, programmes and projects expected have risen significantly for the 2011 edition of MIPJunior, the international showcase for children and youth programmes that runs ahead of MIPCOM from 1 October to 2 October. This year’s event has surpassed the 1,000 participant mark. The number of registered buyers is approaching a record 600 (up 25 per cent from 2010), while the number of programmes and projects listed in the MIPJunior catalog has risen … [Read more...] about Record year for MIPJunior
Localization breaking barriers
Seoul/Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks and SBS Media Holdings are forming a joint venture that will see localized Korean-language versions of MTV and Nickelodeon, distributed as part of SBS’ bundle of cable and satellite television channels. MTV Korea will be co-branded as SBS-MTV, featuring music and youth-oriented local and international content from both networks, while Nickelodeon Korea will become the first children’s channel to be offered as part of … [Read more...] about Localization breaking barriers
Missing finds viewers in Philippines
Miami – Nassan Ka Elisa?, the Philippine adaptation of Telemundo Internacional’s telenovela Missing, premiered on ABS-CBN in the Philippines recently to excellent results, reaching 45 per cent of audience share. Xavier Aristimuño, Telemundo Internacional’s Senior Vice President of Sales and International Business Development for Asia, attributed the success to the format “maintaining the structure of a good script, but adapting it to the unique cultural aspects of the … [Read more...] about Missing finds viewers in Philippines
