London – This September, Disney will celebrate Minnie Mouse as one of its most beloved and enduring cultural icons. Inspired by her unique and distinctive style, a number of international designers will create 'Minnie Mouse Must Haves' one-off garments and accessories, to be unveiled at London Fashion Week and auctioned together with eBay, to support the BFC/Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation. Many young girls' first experience of fashion, Minnie Mouse has been an inspirational character since … [Read more...] about Disney pays tribute to Minnie Mouse
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ESPN launches ESPNFC on multiple platforms
ESPN, Inc. has announced the full launch of its multi-platform, multi-language and multi-country global football brand, ESPNFC. Initially launched as a preview in April for Euro 2012, ESPNFC debuted ahead of the start of the Barclays Premier League and the start of other top European football leagues in the coming weeks. ESPNFC covers all major leagues and competitions worldwide, and extends to both TV and mobile as well. ESPNFC made its full debut online and on mobile and appears on TV for the … [Read more...] about ESPN launches ESPNFC on multiple platforms
comScore expands online video measurement In Asia
Singapore – comScore, Inc. announced the introduction of comScore Video Metrix in Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. comScore’s online video measurement service offers comprehensive online viewing intelligence, combined with demographics, to provide valuable insights into consumers’ digital behaviors. comScore Video Metrix is now available in 12 markets in the Asia-Pacific region and 25 individual markets worldwide. “Online video viewing has become a leading … [Read more...] about comScore expands online video measurement In Asia
YOU On Demand signs VOD deal with Dalian Tiantu Cable
New York – YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., China's leading national Pay-Per-View (PPV) and VOD platform, has signed a distribution agreement that covers both Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD) and Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) with cable operator Dalian Tiantu Cable Network Co., Ltd. Dalian currently has 1.6 million cable subscribers who will have access to YOU On Demand's SVOD service by the end of 2012. Subscribers to YOU On Demand's "YOU Cinema On Demand" SVOD service … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand signs VOD deal with Dalian Tiantu Cable
Warner Bros. and WWE Studios to co-produce Scooby-Doo animated feature
Stamford, Connecticut – Warner Bros. and WWE Studios (WWE) announced they will co-produce a Scooby-Doo animated feature that will find Scooby and the gang solving a mystery at “WrestleMania”. WWE superstars and divas including Triple H, John Cena, Kane, The Miz, Brodus Clay, Santino Marella, Sin Cara, and AJ, will appear in animated form and lend their voices to the project. WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon will also lend his voice and appear in animated form. In the animated … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. and WWE Studios to co-produce Scooby-Doo animated feature
Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers
New York – Nickelodeon is launching NickMom, the new primetime, ad-supported TV block, on October 1 in the U.S., along with a new website at www.NickMom.com. The TV comedy block will feature a mix of original long- and short-form programming, including talk shows, stand-up and sketch comedy, docu-series and more. Additionally, NickMom has greenlit 13 episodes of a new docu-comedy TV series, My 63 Moms, which will be added to the block's rotation in the first quarter of 2013. The four-hour … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers