SPAA Conference, Melbourne – Cartoon Network has announced it has started production on the first Asia Pacific-made series developed for global distribution. Exchange Student Zero will be ready to air in 2015 on screens across the world. Another new project in the pipeline for the kids’ network is Monster Beach, an original TV special that will also be available internationally. Exchange Student Zero “Since the very early … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network commissions first APAC series for global distribution
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KidsCo channel to close (Update)
KidsCo, the international channel targeting children 6-10, will close following a joint decision by shareholders of the JV, NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment. KidsCo released the following statement: "As one of many children’s linear services available in the international market, growing the KidsCo business has been challenging. As a result, both shareholders – NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment – have decided to discontinue the joint venture service by early 2014." … [Read more...] about KidsCo channel to close (Update)
Passions completes sales in New Zealand
Passion Distribution’s new programming, launched at MIPCOM, has proven popular with TVNZ, which has signed a large package deal for a number of hit shows. TVNZ has licensed the new Mentorn Media series Hotel of Mum and Dad (6 x 60’), produced for BBC Three, and two new shock docs from fellow Tinopolis Group company Firecracker Films, Diary of a Teenage Virgin (1 x 60’) and Men in Rubber Masks (1 x 60’), both produced for Channel 4. TVNZ has … [Read more...] about Passions completes sales in New Zealand
18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
Singapore - The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards were announced on November 13, 2013 by organising publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 238 entries spanning 12 countries have made the cut to ​compete for glory at the 18th Annual Presentation of the region’s ​most ​ prestigious industry ​awards. L​eading the pack, with multiple nominations across several categories, are Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, FOX International Channels … [Read more...] about 18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
OTF announces programming sales across Asia
Global distribution and production company, Off the Fence (OTF) continues its success in Asia with a range of sales to leading national broadcasters and pan-Asian networks. The deals – which add up to over 200 hours of content – include 85 hours to Korea, 27 hours to China and 32 hours into IndiaThe deals were brokered by Gerbrig Blanksma, Sales Manager,Off the Fence, with the Japanese deals brokered by Natalie Holden, Acquisitions & Sales Executive. Spiderman Tech Gerbrig … [Read more...] about OTF announces programming sales across Asia
Elemental achieves world’s first real-time 4K HEVC transmission
Portland, Oregon – Elemental Technologies, the leading supplier of video solutions for multiscreen content delivery, has announced that it has successfully supported the world’s first real-time 4K Ultra HD high-efficiency video coding (H.265/ HEVC) transmission when it streamed the Osaka Marathon. K-Opticom Corporation, a comprehensive telecommunications operator, pioneered the workflow for the historic event and used Elemental video processing to deliver live … [Read more...] about Elemental achieves world’s first real-time 4K HEVC transmission
