The report, from Reuters, adds that the official Shanghai Securities Journal, citing an order by the General Administration for Press and Publication to domestic television stations, said foreign programmes could not be broadcast in prime-time viewing hours during the year in which the broadcasting rights were purchased.This announcement follows the policy initiated in February 2013, which restricts the broadcast of foreign shows to 50 episodes. Reuters adds that … [Read more...] about China to restrict satellite TV stations to one foreign programme per year
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SES renews contract with Sony Entertainment Television Asia
Luxembourg – SES announced that a renewal of its contract with Sony Entertainment Television (SET) Asia has been signed. The new agreement will enable SET Asia to serve its subscribers in the UK and Ireland at SES’ prime orbital arc of 28.2/ 28.5 degrees East, as well as distribute its platform to affiliates across Europe. SES serves almost 13 million satellite households across the UK and Ireland from its constellation of four satellites positioned at the … [Read more...] about SES renews contract with Sony Entertainment Television Asia
“SON OF GOD” to debut in U.S. theatres in February 2014
Los Angeles – Twentieth Century Fox has announced that it will release SON OF GOD in theatres across the U.S. on February 28, 2014. This major motion picture event - an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. - brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling. Inspired by the success of The Bible series, SON OF GOD features never-before-seen footage, a theatrical edit … [Read more...] about “SON OF GOD” to debut in U.S. theatres in February 2014
Seven and Beyond Productions to create international programming
Sydney, Australia - Australia's Seven Network and Beyond Productions have announced a development and marketing venture to create new programming initially for the North American marketplace. The venture will be called 7Beyond and has established a Los Angeles office. The new venture builds on Seven's leading presence in the creation of content in Australia and increasingly in international markets, and Beyond's track record in the production of programming for the … [Read more...] about Seven and Beyond Productions to create international programming
Henson licenses “Doozers” to Nickelodeon Australia
Hollywood, California - Family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has licensed its new animated children’s series Doozers to Nickelodeon Australia, with the series airing on the network’s dedicated preschool channel, Nick Jr. The announcement was made by Richard Goldsmith, EVP of Global Distribution for The Jim Henson Company. Doozers “We continue to secure partnerships with top notch broadcasters around the globe to … [Read more...] about Henson licenses “Doozers” to Nickelodeon Australia
CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network's innovative mobile app for children taps into the new era of content consumption patterns by allowing kids to watch content and play games at the same time on their iPads. Free to download, CN Watch and Play is currently available in English and only through the App Store for iPads (Generation 2 and above), with an Android version also in development. With a simple rotation of the iPad, kids can switch between watching content and playing games. … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific