London – This September, Disney will celebrate Minnie Mouse as one of its most beloved and enduring cultural icons. Inspired by her unique and distinctive style, a number of international designers will create 'Minnie Mouse Must Haves' one-off garments and accessories, to be unveiled at London Fashion Week and auctioned together with eBay, to support the BFC/Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation. Many young girls' first experience of fashion, Minnie Mouse has been an inspirational character since … [Read more...] about Disney pays tribute to Minnie Mouse
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ESPN launches ESPNFC on multiple platforms
ESPN, Inc. has announced the full launch of its multi-platform, multi-language and multi-country global football brand, ESPNFC. Initially launched as a preview in April for Euro 2012, ESPNFC debuted ahead of the start of the Barclays Premier League and the start of other top European football leagues in the coming weeks. ESPNFC covers all major leagues and competitions worldwide, and extends to both TV and mobile as well. ESPNFC made its full debut online and on mobile and appears on TV for the … [Read more...] about ESPN launches ESPNFC on multiple platforms
Warner Bros. and WWE Studios to co-produce Scooby-Doo animated feature
Stamford, Connecticut – Warner Bros. and WWE Studios (WWE) announced they will co-produce a Scooby-Doo animated feature that will find Scooby and the gang solving a mystery at “WrestleMania”. WWE superstars and divas including Triple H, John Cena, Kane, The Miz, Brodus Clay, Santino Marella, Sin Cara, and AJ, will appear in animated form and lend their voices to the project. WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon will also lend his voice and appear in animated form. In the animated … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. and WWE Studios to co-produce Scooby-Doo animated feature
Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers
New York – Nickelodeon is launching NickMom, the new primetime, ad-supported TV block, on October 1 in the U.S., along with a new website at www.NickMom.com. The TV comedy block will feature a mix of original long- and short-form programming, including talk shows, stand-up and sketch comedy, docu-series and more. Additionally, NickMom has greenlit 13 episodes of a new docu-comedy TV series, My 63 Moms, which will be added to the block's rotation in the first quarter of 2013. The four-hour … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers
StarHub presents a Hubalicious Heritage
Singapore – StarHub is presenting Hubalicious – The Heritage Food Trail, an experiential food and lifestyle event, on September 12. Hubalicious – The Heritage Food Trail aims to bring glorious food to life and take consumers on an intimate epicurean journey with four of their favourite TV celebrity chefs from StarHub TV’s quartet of food and lifestyle channels. Customers will get to savour mouth-watering creations conceived by four colourful culinary maestros: Aarti … [Read more...] about StarHub presents a Hubalicious Heritage
Jason Webby joins CNBC as SVP Sales
London and Singapore – CNBC today announced that Jason Webby will be joining CNBC International as Senior Vice President Sales. In this newly created role for the international business, Webby will oversee CNBC’s advertising sales operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. To be based in London, he will report to Satpal Brainch, President & Managing Director, CNBC International. Webby joins CNBC from The Economist Group, where he has … [Read more...] about Jason Webby joins CNBC as SVP Sales