Multi Channels Asia (MCA), one of Asia-Pacific’s leading distributors of independent pay TV channels, recently concluded a major channel carriage agreement with new Malaysian cable television operator Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN). The eight-channel carriage agreement includes established names such as Bloomberg Television, KidsCo, NDTV 24/7, NDTV Good Times, NDTV India and Outdoor Channel. In addition, MCA has achieved launches for Havoc 247 and Motorvision—both being new … [Read more...] about Multi Channels Asia inks major channel deal with Asian Broadcasting Network
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Joss Whedon to direct new Marvel TV series
Marvel Entertainment announced that Joss Whedon has signed an exclusive deal with Marvel Studios for film and television through the end of June 2015. As part of that deal, Whedon will write and direct The Avengers 2 as well as help develop a new live-action series for Marvel Television at Disney’s ABC. He will also contribute creatively to the next phase of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Details of the TV series have not been revealed but is rumoured to be set in the Marvel Universe, … [Read more...] about Joss Whedon to direct new Marvel TV series
Netflix offers “Just for Kids” on Xbox 360
Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc. has announced the availability of "Just for Kids" on Xbox 360, further expanding the availability of the section popular with kids and their parents. Netflix "Just for Kids" makes it easier for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies. According to the company, since introducing the section in August 2011, members have watched more than two billion hours of kids' titles. Now kids can click … [Read more...] about Netflix offers “Just for Kids” on Xbox 360
Google and YouTube’s Robert Kyncl to keynote at MIPCOM
Paris – Robert Kyncl, Global Head of Content at Google/YouTube, will deliver a Media Mastermind keynote address on the future of media, entertainment and video content at MIPCOM on October 8. Robert Kyncl's keynote is part of MIPCOM's Media Mastermind keynote series, focusing on a new breed of original content creators and financiers all working together in different ways to create and distribute great content. These “original creators” will unveil their content strategies at … [Read more...] about Google and YouTube’s Robert Kyncl to keynote at MIPCOM
ESPN STAR Sports and ESPN International announce cricket deal
Singapore – ESPN STAR and ESPN International have entered into a cricket distribution agreement for Latin America to carry top International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through 2015. This will be the first time that these events will be presented in the region. The ICC agreement is a four-year deal from 2012 to 2015 and covers several ICC events, including the global showpiece of the cricket calendar – the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia and … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports and ESPN International announce cricket deal
James Bond gets dedicated TV channel
London – Satellite broadcaster BSkyB is launching a dedicated James Bond movie channel on October 5. Called Sky Movies 007, the channel will show 22 original Bond films in HD from Oct. 5 for a month, starting with the 1962 Bond film, Dr. No. The channel’s launch comes ahead of the theatrical roll out of the latest James Bond film, Sam Mendes' Skyfall. "The Bond movies are a very special franchise and we want to ensure that our customers will be able to experience it in a way they've … [Read more...] about James Bond gets dedicated TV channel