Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Satellites
KidsCo to make Asia debut
London - KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal, DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment will launch on the Philippines’ SkyCable, South Korea’s Hana TV, Singapore’s mio TV and Palau’s PNCC on March 20, 2008. The Philippines’ Cable Boss has also been signed as KidsCo’s distributor in the market. Raymund Miranda, NBCU’s managing director, global networks, Asia Pacific, said, “KidsCo represents a unique opportunity for platforms to continue … [Read more...] about KidsCo to make Asia debut
UTV Network’s World Movies channel tops ratings
Mumbai – World Movies, UTV Network's first international movie channel launched February 3, 2008, has topped ratings among the target audience group C&S 15+ Sec A, and led English movie channels Pix and Zee Studio, and English entertainment channels AXN, Star World and Zee Café, according to TAM ratings released on March 13, 2008. Average time spent per viewer on World Movies grew more than 100% since launch to 14 minutes per week. Average time spent per viewer in Delhi was recorded at 22 … [Read more...] about UTV Network’s World Movies channel tops ratings
Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Celestial Movie Channel Ltd have partnered to distribute the new Celestial Classic Movies channel on the MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform from April 2008. Terry Bleakley, MEASAT’s vice president – sales and marketing, said, “In 2006, we welcomed Celestial to our increasing bouquet of premium broadcasting customers on the MEASAT-3 satellite. This year, we are delighted that Celestial has shown their support of MEASAT by launching … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
KBS World lands in India
Seoul – Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and Prasar Bharati, Broadcasting Corporation of India, have signed a carriage deal to bring international TV channel KBS World to India. KBS World is available on DD Direct +, a free-to-air DTH platform available to Indian households, joining 42 other channels approved by the Indian government. Before launching KBS World, KBS costume drama Emperor of the Sea was available dubbed in Hindi, every Sunday 8.30 – 9am, on DD National. KBS World is … [Read more...] about KBS World lands in India
Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board also thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer formed and led … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
