Mumbai – Cartoon Network, Graphic India and POW! Entertainment have announced a partnership that will bring Stan Lee’s first-ever Indian superhero to life. The movie, 66 minutes in length, is called Chakra: The Invincible and will premiere on Cartoon Network in 34 million households in India on November 30, 2013.Talking about his first-ever Indian superhero, Stan Lee said, "I am incredibly excited to be collaborating with my friends at Graphic India as we launch … [Read more...] about Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero to debut on Cartoon Network
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E! rated top English pay-TV channel among Singaporean women
Singapore – In September 2013, E! was the No. 1 English pay-TV channel during primetime (out of 40 channels) among women 20-44 and PMEBS. E!’s Fashion Police is the No. 1 English pay-TV broadcast for women 20-44 for the month of September. 11 of the top 20 English GE and lifestyle telecasts among the same audience are from E!, with shows such as E! News and Keeping up with the Kardashians. E! will launch the third of its E! News Asia specials … [Read more...] about E! rated top English pay-TV channel among Singaporean women
“The Walking Dead” S4 premieres in the U.S. with highest-rated episode
New York, NY – AMC’s The Walking Dead returned for its fourth season, delivering the highest ratings of any episode in series history. The S4 premiere was watched by 16.1 million total viewers and 10.4 million adults aged 18-49. The Walking Dead continues to be the No. 1 show on all of U.S. television among the 18-49 demographic. The 2013/ 4 season to date ranks as the No. 1 telecast in adults 18-49, outperforming all programmes. With time-shifted … [Read more...] about “The Walking Dead” S4 premieres in the U.S. with highest-rated episode
Scripps names Head of Content and Marketing for Asia Pacific
Singapore - Cheah Chee Kong (CheeK), a media veteran with close to 20 years of experience in entertainment, films and television production in Asia, has been named head of content, creative and marketing of Asia Pacific for Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. In this new role, CheeK will be responsible for developing and executing programming strategies, original productions, setting the creative direction and marketing for Scripps’ channels in the region: Asian Food Channel, … [Read more...] about Scripps names Head of Content and Marketing for Asia Pacific
BBC’s partnership with Discovery comes to mutual end
Over the years, the partnership between BBC and Discovery has produced acclaimed programming events such as Life, Frozen Planet, Blue Planet and Wonders Of The Solar System. Although the formal relationship is coming to an end, the BBC and Discovery will continue to work together on a number of forthcoming projects, including Hidden Kingdoms and How To Build A Planet. Bal Samra, BBC Commercial Director, said: “The BBC and Discovery have enjoyed a … [Read more...] about BBC’s partnership with Discovery comes to mutual end
Travel Channel launches on SKYcable in the Philippines
Manila, Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive’s Travel Channel has announced its launch on the SKYcable platform in the Philippines in a move that strengthens and expands its reach within the country where the channel launched in 2012. “We are delighted to further expand the distribution of Travel Channel in the Philippines” said Derek Chang, Managing Director, Scripps Networks Asia Pacific. “This announcement underscores … [Read more...] about Travel Channel launches on SKYcable in the Philippines