Hong Kong – CASBAA will focus on the increasing impact of mobile technologies and the further development of pay-TV advertising in 2008, said Marcel Fenez, Global Managing Partner, Entertainment and Media Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, who was re-elected for a two-year term as Chairman at the 2007 AGM in Hong Kong. Recommendations from the CASBAA Council of Governors include the need for CASBAA to step up initiatives in India and China; continue engagement with regulatory authorities … [Read more...] about CASBAA to focus on mobile technologies and pay-TV advertising in 2008
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ESPN STAR Sports wins multimedia broadcast rights for English football
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has renewed a multi-year exclusive agreement with England’s Football Association (FA), for broadcast rights to The FA Cup, England Internationals and FA Community Shield on multimedia platforms for the 2008/9 – 2011/12 seasons. Matches will be broadcast to 20 Asian markets. This is the first time ESS gets exclusive rights to use the content on digital media platforms including websites www.espnstar.com, www.espnstar.com.cn and www.espnstar.com.tw, … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports wins multimedia broadcast rights for English football
STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media team for CHANNEL [V] Thailand
Hong Kong / Bangkok – STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media have formed a three-party joint venture in CHANNEL [V] Thailand, a music and youth entertainment channel targeting the Thai youth market. STAR will hold a 49% stake, while Thai pay-TV operator TrueVisions and Thai-based multi-media group GMM Media take 26% and 25% respectively. The channel’s previous partner, Live Incorporation Public Company divested its share. … [Read more...] about STAR, TrueVisions and GMM Media team for CHANNEL [V] Thailand
NBCU takes Jupiter’s JSBC2, prepares to launch Sci Fi Channel in Japan
Tokyo – NBC Universal (NBCU) is continuing to expand by acquiring Jupiter Telecommunications' subsidiary JSBC2 and launching Sci Fi channel on J:COM. The deal is expected to close in April 2008; terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Under the agreement, NBCU will acquire 100% of the equity of JSBC2, which holds the broadcasting license for Reality TV on SkyPerfecTV in Japan. In addition, NBCU’s Global Networks division will launch Sci Fi Channel in Japan in Spring 2008. … [Read more...] about NBCU takes Jupiter’s JSBC2, prepares to launch Sci Fi Channel in Japan
Showtime gives FremantleMedia Satisfaction
Sydney - FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has collared international rights to Satisfaction, a steamy new Australian drama set in an upmarket brothel. Created by Roger Simpson (who produced Stingers, Halifax fp, Good Guys, Bad Guys with his former producing partner Roger Le Mesurier), and produced via his new banner Lonehand Productions, the 10 x 1 hour series was commissioned by the Showtime movie network. Featuring Diana Glenn, Peta Sergeant, Kestie Morassi, Bojana Novakovic and Alison Whyte, … [Read more...] about Showtime gives FremantleMedia Satisfaction
Korean animation series Eon Kid tops ratings in the US
Los Angeles – Animated series Eon Kid (a.k.a. Iron Kid), created by Korea’s Designstorm Animation Studio, is the top rated show among children 2 – 11 in open-broadcast in the US on Saturday mornings. The series debuted Sept. 22 on the Kids’ WB! block and earned a 1.9/8 rating on Oct. 13, topping the 40 shows aimed at the target audience. Playmates Toys, Inc. will distribute Eon Kid toys including action and transforming figures and vehicles at 2,000 Wal-Mart stores and … [Read more...] about Korean animation series Eon Kid tops ratings in the US
