Zodiak Rights, the distribution wing of Zodiak Media, has secured a package deal with pan-Asian broadcaster CinemaWorld, covering a raft of fictions produced by Zodiak production companies Yellow Bird, GTV and Touchpaper Television. The deal includes CinemaWorld’s pan-Asian pay TV channel and VOD platforms available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Macau, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights strikes deal with CinemaWorld
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New E! series with the ​Philippines’ ​Gutierrez family
Singapore – The Philippines' favourite showbiz personalities – the Gutierrez family – will be finding a new home on E! in 2014. E! is launching a six-episode reality series, produced by the Philippines' media powerhouse One Mega Group’s TV100. The show will give audiences across South East Asia an all-access pass to the family. As part of E!’s continued commitment to shine the spotlight on local Asian personalities and celebrities, the series will follow the … [Read more...] about New E! series with the ​Philippines’ ​Gutierrez family
Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network continues its reign as Asia Pacific’s number one international kids’ channel as it celebrates its 20th year in the region. According to 2013 full-year figures, Cartoon Network reaches more kids across the Asia-Pacific region than any other international channel, and is the highest rating international kids’ channel in seven markets: India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. With household … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
Tata Sky launches BabyTV across India
London, UK – Fox International Channels (FIC) has announced that Tata Sky, a DTH player in India, has added BabyTV to its line-up. The channel, which went live in February, will also be featured on Tata Sky’s new mobile app called Everywhere TV for iOS and Android devices. BabyTV will launch on Tata Sky in standard definition and be a part of the Kids Pack, joining Disney XD, Disney Channel, Nick, Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids, Hungama, … [Read more...] about Tata Sky launches BabyTV across India
“The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner” hits Thailand
A new television series featuring Australian wildlife expert, Tim Faulkner, has been acquired by Thai pay-TV channel, TrueVisions. The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner is a 10 x 30’ series produced by Australian production company Ziggy Entertainment (a WTFN Subsidiary) and distributed by Fred Media. Tim Faulkner is the Operations Manager at the world-famous Australian Reptile Park and is a committed conservationist and leader in the battle to save the ferocious Tasmanian Devil … [Read more...] about “The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner” hits Thailand
CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT
Hong Kong – CASBAA’s first ever event focusing solely on the fast evolving over-the-top (OTT) services is to take place on March 25, 2014 at the Grand Hyatt, Singapore. The CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT will bring together some of the region’s leading experts from across the broadcasting industry to share their experiences and insights into the exciting evolving world of OTT content delivery, technology, and revenue streams. “While traditional, linear TV … [Read more...] about CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT