Canal 13 Chile has announced that as of August 2015, Comarex S.A de C.V. will be the exclusive distributor of the channel’s fiction titles at international markets. Comarex will present the new Canal 13 television series Veinteañero a los 40 at Moscow’s World Content Market, at MipCancún and ATF in Singapore among other markets. This strategic alliance will open the door to new markets for Canal 13’s products, namely in Asia and Europe. By the same token, it will … [Read more...] about Canal 13 and Comarex in alliance
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Eutelsat honoured
Dubai, Paris– The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) has recognised Eutelsat as a driving force behind the massive expansion in the number of television channels available to homes throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. Eutelsat was named Satellite Operator of the Year at the ASBU Broadcast Pro Middle East awards. This follows the successful launch and deployment of the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite, which is already leased at full capacity to broadcasters. Broadcasters will … [Read more...] about Eutelsat honoured
MAKE Productions to co-produce TV special
MAKE Productions has been commissioned to co-produce a one-hour TV Special for Channel 4 UK and Channel News Asia, Singapore. The special will be on the murder of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller on the Thai island of Koh Tao in September 2014. The documentary will investigate the events leading up to and beyond the fatal attack on the two travellers, including the subsequent arrest of two Burmese workers currently on trial in Thailand. The special will be directed by Tom … [Read more...] about MAKE Productions to co-produce TV special
Pulse and BRITDOC launches funds
CPH:DOX Copenhagen- Pulse Films and BRITDOC have announced the launch of The Pulse BRITDOC Genesis Fund, which will champion highly original non-fiction cinema. The first recipient of a £5,000 funding grant is filmmaker Khalik Allah (Field Niggas) for his upcoming project JAMAICA. The fund was established to provide early financial support and belief to documentary cinema driven by imaginative and innovative storytelling. The fund will give up to 10 x £5,000 awards per year to … [Read more...] about Pulse and BRITDOC launches funds
Airbus Defence, Space and PETSE in covenant
Integrated Petroleum & Energy Services company (PETSE) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a three year agreement for supply of the Terralink Hub communications services. Terralink Hub will provide a fully managed service to PETSE which again provides them with the complete range of connectivity services to their local market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PETSE will become a full VSAT service provider, enabling high levels of IP connectivity with support from Airbus Defence and Space … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence, Space and PETSE in covenant
Boomerang swings to Korea
Seoul, Korea- Boomerang has expanded its footprint in Asia with a Korean debut in 15 million households on major cable and IPTV platforms, available from 14 November. Boomerang will be available in Korean, and will appeal to kids aged 4-9 and their families. On offer for the first time in the country is exclusive content including new episodes of timeless favourites from Warner Bros. Studios such as The Tom and Jerry Show, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo. The channel will also feature substantial … [Read more...] about Boomerang swings to Korea