Singapore/Malaysia/Philippines — MTV is premiering a Malaysian version of the popular car makeover programme Pimp My Ride, on MTV SEA in November. The broadcaster has partnered with Malaysia’s leading mobile telecommunications provider, Celcom Axiata Berhad, to present the show. The partnership will see MTV offering Xpax subscribers the opportunity to win vehicle makeover packages via the Whatchuwant? contest. Pimp My Ride Malaysia takes an owner whose vehicle is in serious … [Read more...] about MTV presents Malaysian version of Pimp My Ride
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HBO Asia and Australia’s ABC TV enter first drama co-production
Singapore – HBO Asia and Australia’s ABC TV are currently collaborating in Singapore on Serangoon Road, an Australia/Singapore prime-time drama co-production starring Joan Chen and Don Hany. The co-production companies participating in this series are Perth’s Great Western Entertainment and Singapore’s Infinite Studios. The financing partners include HBO Asia, ABC TV and ABC Commercial, ScreenWest, and international distributors Content Television and Digital, a division … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Australia’s ABC TV enter first drama co-production
Canadian media leaders take center stage at MIPCOM
Paris – Pierre Karl Péladeau, President & CEO, Québecor Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Sun Media Corporation; and Wade Oosterman, President, Bell Mobility and Residential Services, and Chief Brand Officer, Bell Canada; will deliver keynote addresses as part of the Canada Country of Honour tribute presented by MIPCOM. This is in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada. On October 8, Karl Péladeau will unveil his views on how to ensure the … [Read more...] about Canadian media leaders take center stage at MIPCOM
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon; Brown Johnson departs
Los Angeles – Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to the new position of President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. The newly created position establishes centralised, West Coast leadership of all Nickelodeon’s content teams, and provides direct, on the ground oversight of the network’s development slate. Hicks will be based at Nickelodeon’s Burbank and Santa Monica, … [Read more...] about Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon; Brown Johnson departs
Guggenheim Partners to acquire Dick Clark Productions
Los Angeles and New York – Guggenheim Partners together with Mandalay Entertainment and Mosaic Media Investment Partners, have announced a definitive agreement to purchase Dick Clark Productions (DCP) from RedZone Capital Management. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. DCP is the leading independent producer of television programming for broadcast networks, cable networks and other distributors. The company's world-renowned television programming includes the Golden Globe … [Read more...] about Guggenheim Partners to acquire Dick Clark Productions
McDonald’s offers Strawberry Shortcake Happy Meal
American Greetings Properties (AGP) and MediaLink, AGP’s licensing agent in Asia, have teamed up with McDonald’s to launch a Strawberry Shortcake kids’ Happy Meal promotion throughout Asia. McDonald’s began rolling out its Strawberry Shortcake premiums on August 9 in Malaysia and Brunei, and from October will continue through January 17, 2013, at participating restaurant locations in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau. The fast food … [Read more...] about McDonald’s offers Strawberry Shortcake Happy Meal