Chris Colby David Kort Bang Saray, Thailand - Cartoon Network Amazone, the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, has announced the appointment of two of the most renowned professionals in the global live entertainment industry. Chris Colby has been named Head of Creative Production, while David Kort serves as Head of Live Entertainment for the billion-baht destination, which is … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
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PGS sells “The Little Prince” S3 globally
Paris - Method Animation’s popular animated series The Little Prince is now in its third season. PGS Entertainment is introducing Season 3 to broadcasters worldwide and has already lined up pre-sales with RTBF (Belgium), ABC (Australia), Télé-Québec (Quebec, Canada), DirectSight (Ukraine), TVo (Ontario, Canada), VRT (Belgium), LRT (Lithuania), RUV (Iceland), MTV3 (Finland), Workpoint TV (Thailand) and Discovery Latin America. “The first two … [Read more...] about PGS sells “The Little Prince” S3 globally
Hong Kong reasserts absence of cap on FTA licences
According to The Standard, Hong Kong's Commerce Secretary Gregory So Kam- leung has ordered his staff to reinstate a statement indicating there is no limit to the number of FTA TV licenses to be granted - a statement which had been deleted from the official website in September 2013. The Executive Council has thus far maintained silence, in accordance with its principle of confidentiality, over why HKTV was refused an FTA licence. This website update is seen by some as a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong reasserts absence of cap on FTA licences
PSY’s “Gentleman” is YouTube’s 2013 most-viewed music video
New York - PSY's music video for "Gentleman" is currently YouTube's most-viewed music video of 2013 with over 572 million views. In addition, the music video is ranked No.7 on YouTube's all-time most-viewed videos list. It is on track to hit 600 million by the end of the year, becoming No. 5 of all time. Since its recent release, the video has reached over 572 million views and 2.5 million Facebook likes. The multi-platinum worldwide pop star is now up for three of the top awards at … [Read more...] about PSY’s “Gentleman” is YouTube’s 2013 most-viewed music video
CNN renews “Inside Man” for S2
CNN’s original series Inside Man, produced and hosted by Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, has been renewed for a second season. The new season of eight, one-hour episodes launches in spring 2014. Inside Man is produced by Warrior Poets with Morgan Spurlock serving as executive producer, and producers Jeremy Chilnick and Matthew Galkin. “Coming on the heels of a terrific first season – not to mention a successful documentary covering the … [Read more...] about CNN renews “Inside Man” for S2
41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
The Bangkok Post has reported that out of 33 companies who purchased bidding documents, all but four have submitted applications for the 24 available digital TV licenses, according to National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Among the four withdrawals was Chan 25 Co, owned by Surang Prempree, former managing director of Bangkok Broadcasting and Television Co (BBTV), adds the report.Of the 41 applications made, six companies filed bids for … [Read more...] about 41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand