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
SmartCast secures playout service deals
Broadcast service provider SmartCast has recently announced that it will be providing playout/ end-to-end services to movie pay channel CinemaWorld, Beijing-based Bai Ke Group and Outdoor Channel Asia HD. SmartCast is providing managed TV channel playout services to CinemaWorld's pay-TV linear channels and a portal to manage VOD file delivery. CinemaWorld, a pay channel operator based in Singapore, will migrate to the SmartCast-managed TV playout platform from January 1, … [Read more...] about SmartCast secures playout service deals
Turner brings [adult swim] to Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has launched [adult swim] in Australia, the first market in the region to experience its fan-boy humour. [adult swim] exists entirely online, as an on-demand video platform to address an increasing appetite for unbundled short-form content. The brand is a multi-platform digital offering delivering a catalogue of more than 1,500 unique, edgy and engaging animated videos. The content is available free of charge and any mobile device including iOS, … [Read more...] about Turner brings [adult swim] to Asia Pacific
BBC Worldwide in programming deal with AXN India
Mumbai- BBC Worldwide in India has announced a deal with AXN India providing the broadcaster with more than 60 hours of BBC’s factual entertainment and drama programmes. Titles comprise four series of Top Gear, two series of Orphan Black and three series of Sherlock. The deal includes the pre-sale of Top Gear (S21 and 22), Orphan Black (S2), and Sherlock (S3). All programmes will be seen exclusively on AXN India throughout the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide in programming deal with AXN India
Youku Tudou introduces new revenue sharing programme
Beijing - A new revenue sharing programme by Youku Tudou Inc., China's internet television company, has generated more than half a million U.S. dollars in income for participating content creators in just four months. The programme allows qualified participants to earn money generated from advertisements embedded with the content they upload. Top video creators have earned between $3,500 and $10,000 per month from diverse content such as education, humour, games and … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou introduces new revenue sharing programme