New York – YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., a multi-platform entertainment and video on demand company in China, announced on March 13 that it has signed agreements with Nelvana Enterprises, Sesame Workshop and HiT Entertainment Ltd. to offer popular children's titles through its brand new YOU Kids On Demand subscription platform, which will be launched later this year. Additional details will be released closer to the platform's debut. All three deals allow for distribution across digital … [Read more...] about YOU Kids On Demand subscription service launched in China
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SingTel to offer 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has inked a deal to bring the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ to all television and mobile screens in Singapore. Customers who sign up for or extend their Gold Pack or mio Stadium+ contracts (on both pay TV platforms) for 24 months will enjoy the matches for free. All 64 matches will be available ‘live’ and on-demand on tablets and smartphones through the mio TV GO app. SingTel mio TV is finalising a … [Read more...] about SingTel to offer 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
Sky Deutschland to co-produce “100 Code” with Red Arrow
Munich – Sky Deutschland has inked a deal with Red Arrow International whereby Sky Deutschland will come on board as co-producer, marking the broadcaster's first co-production. The agreement will provide Sky Deutschland with all exclusive pay and free TV rights in German-speaking countries via all platforms including distribution via mobile and on-demand services. Starring Dominic Monaghan and Michael Nyqvist, 100 Code starts filming in May. Created and directed by Academy Award winner … [Read more...] about Sky Deutschland to co-produce “100 Code” with Red Arrow
“The Thundermans” takes off on Nickelodeon
Singapore – Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering on April 1 at 3pm (WIB/TH) and 4pm (SIN/MAL). In the Philippines, the show premieres on April 2 at 5.30pm after Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards before returning to its regular timeslot on Monday, April 7 at 6pm. New episodes of The Thundermans will air regularly weekdays on Nickelodeon. Created and executive produced by … [Read more...] about “The Thundermans” takes off on Nickelodeon
Outdoor Channel inks exclusive ESPN agreement
Singapore – Outdoor Channel (Asia) and ESPN have announced an exclusive pan-regional agreement which will see Outdoor Channel become the exclusive pan-regional broadcaster of the IndyCar Series and of X Games Austin and X Games Aspen in Southeast Asia and parts of the wider Asia-Pacific region. As part of the multi-year agreement, Outdoor Channel and ESPN will jointly promote and market the IndyCar Series and the two signature X Games events across Southeast Asia and target regional … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel inks exclusive ESPN agreement
Fox promotes Kristen Finney to SVOD SVP
London – Kristen Finney has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Worldwide Pay Television and Subscription on Demand (SVOD) for Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, effective immediately. The announcement was made on March 10 by Gina Brogi, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Pay Television and SVOD. In her new position, Finney will work to expand the studio’s extensive SVOD business globally. She will continue to be responsible for licensing the studio’s film and … [Read more...] about Fox promotes Kristen Finney to SVOD SVP