Munich/Singapore – Automotive-themed television channel Motorvision TV will progressively become available to viewers in Malaysia, Mongolia and Sri Lanka, with several more territory launches set to be announced in the coming months. The pay-TV platforms that will launch Motorvision TV include Asia Broadcasting Network (Malaysia), Sky C&C (Mongolia), and Sky (Sri Lanka). Motorvision TV features everything related to cars and motoring as well as lifestyle and motor sport. … [Read more...] about Motorvision TV gains greater distribution in Asia
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Last Resort surfaces on AXN Asia
Hong Kong – ABC’s Last Resort is premiering on AXN Asia in October, the same week as the U.S. telecast. Filmed in Hawaii, viewers are thrust right into the world of the U.S.S. Colorado, the most powerful nuclear submarine ever built. The series stars the Emmy-winning Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age), Scott Speedman (Underworld), Daisy Betts (Persons Unknown) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day). As the captain, Braugher’s Marcus Chaplin cuts a commanding … [Read more...] about Last Resort surfaces on AXN Asia
Youku shareholders approve merger with Tudou
Hong Kong – Youku Inc. shareholders have voted in favour of the proposal to issue Youku Class A shares as the consideration for the merger with Tudou Holdings Limited. The combined entity will be named Youku Tudou Inc. The parties expect to complete the merger as soon as possible. Upon completion, Tudou will become a privately held company wholly-owned by Youku, and Tudou's American depositary shares will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. … [Read more...] about Youku shareholders approve merger with Tudou
DHX Media to acquire Cookie Jar Entertainment
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, a leading international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cookie Jar Entertainment to create Canada’s largest independent children’s entertainment company, bringing together globally recognised brands seen in over 160 countries. The deal is expected to be completed in mid-October, subject to a number of conditions including the … [Read more...] about DHX Media to acquire Cookie Jar Entertainment
Katy Xu appointed BBC Advertising’s Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has today announced the appointment of Katy Xu as Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China. Xu will be responsible for BBC Advertising’s business in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Phillipines and China, and starts with immediate effect. She will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Sunita Rajan, SVP Sales Asia. Xu joins BBC Advertising from Eurosport Asia Pacific Co. Ltd, where she was Regional Account … [Read more...] about Katy Xu appointed BBC Advertising’s Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China
BBC Worldwide announces six finalists for its first Labs initiative
BBC Worldwide today revealed six UK-based digital media start-ups to take part in the first Labs programme. The BBC Worldwide Labs programme seeks to work with the most dynamic emerging digital media companies in the UK. Originally, there were supposed to be five finalists but due to the incredible calibre of applicants, the Advisory Board decided to offer an additional place. MiniMonos, wireWAX, Foodity, Krowd 9, Flooved and KO-SU impressed members of the Board and Labs mentors alike, during … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces six finalists for its first Labs initiative