Luxembourg/Singapore – SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced on June 17 that Eurovision – the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) distributor of premium sports and news events – is broadcasting the 2014 FIFA World Cup to audiences throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia in Ultra HD and HD via SES satellites. Eurovision is distributing matches live in Ultra HD to their global network using the NSS-806 satellite and … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia: SES and EBU to broadcast 2014 World Cup in ultra HD
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CommunicAsia: SES increases its reach in Asia-Pacific to over 41 million
Singapore – SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced on June 17 at CommunicAsia 2014 that it has increased its reach in Asia-Pacific to over 41 million in 2013 from 36 million a year before – resulting in strong relative growth of 15 percent. These are the results of SES’s annual market research. SES maintained its position as the region’s leading satellite operator, carrying the highest number of Direct-to-Home (DTH) channels in … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia: SES increases its reach in Asia-Pacific to over 41 million
Nickelodeon picks up season four of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Burbank, California – As the heroes in a half shell celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, Nickelodeon has picked up a fourth season of the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CG-animated series with a 20-episode order. The announcement was made on June 17 by Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ranked as one of the top five animated series for first quarter across all of television, and in … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon picks up season four of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
BBC Two commissions new specialist factual series on the Animal Movers
Betty has been commissioned by Tom McDonald, acting Head of Commissioning for BBC Science and Natural History, to make a new two-part specialist factual series for BBC Two following the expert handlers entrusted with moving rare, dangerous and difficult-to-handle animals around the world. With access to a range of specialist companies, zoos and aquariums, The Animal Movers (w/t) will explore how every creature, from giraffes to bees, has its own unique set of transportation requirements. It will … [Read more...] about BBC Two commissions new specialist factual series on the Animal Movers
ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
From July 7, ABC TV will be revitalising the channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3.These changes will ensure that the most appropriate programmes for 2-14 year olds at the times that best suit them as well as their families are delivered, enabling everyone to find their favourite programmes easily throughout the day. “ABC TV cares about kids and we value the trust that Australian families place in us to educate and entertain their children, with quality local and international … [Read more...] about ABC TV to revitalise channel schedules for ABC4Kids and ABC3
Electus Digital secures distribution deal for “Road to Total Slaughter”
New York – Electus Digital announced on June 17 a licensing deal with Fuse, the national television network dedicated to music, for exclusive domestic television distribution of original battle rap reality programme Road to Total Slaughter. Fuse will debut new episodes of the four-part competition series weekly, beginning June 18. Co-produced by Shady Films and Electus Digital’s WatchLOUD.com, Road to Total Slaughter will determine the undercard contenders for the … [Read more...] about Electus Digital secures distribution deal for “Road to Total Slaughter”