Singapore – The National Geographic Channel has announced the first-ever local search for one lucky dog to be trained by internationally renowned dog behavioural expert and Emmy-award nominee Cesar Millan. The initiative is exclusive to Singapore and gives local fans a much sought-after opportunity to meet Cesar Millan, star of the hit TV series Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, up close and personal, and have him improve dog-and-owner relationships and understanding of their pet … [Read more...] about Up close and personal with Cesar Millan in Singapore
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39th Daytime Emmys announces nominees
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has revealed the nominees for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. This year, ABC received the most number of nominations totaling 56, including two for “Outstanding Drama Series”. The network is closely followed by PBS which garnered 51 nominations, and SYNDICATED with 46. ABC’s General Hospital is the most nominated programme this year, with 23 nominations. The Daytime Entertainment … [Read more...] about 39th Daytime Emmys announces nominees
ITV Granada to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Hong Kong – ITV Granada has revealed plans to broadcast LIVE coverage of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on June 5 across Asia. The all-day LIVE event, produced by ITN, will be hosted from Buckingham Palace by Julie Etchingham and Phillip Schofield. It begins with a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and then follows the royal procession from Westminster Hall along the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Simon Li, Channel Director at ITV Granada, says: … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has launched the Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour. This is the first of a number of FME Live Experiences set to launch in 2012, bringing television and other entertainment properties to life for fans. Dustin Lockett, VP Live Experiences FremantleMedia Enterprises, said: “Australia’s Got Talent format owner SyCo has never before approved any consumer experience like this, giving Australian fans … [Read more...] about FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
Kuala Lumpur – ESPN STAR Sports, the official broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympic Games, recently announced its broadcast coverage on Astro that will provide the most extensive coverage of the sporting meet in Malaysia across 15 channels. ESPN STAR Sports will deliver more than 3,800 hours of round-the-clock coverage of the London 2012 Games from 27 July to 12 August. Coverage can be seen on ESPN (Astro Ch 812), STAR Sports (Astro Ch 813), ESPN HD (Astro Ch 832) and ESPNEWS (Astro Ch … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
The Jim Henson Company and Guillermo Del Toro reinterpret Pinocchio
Hollywood – The Jim Henson Company is producing a 3D stop-motion animated version of “Pinocchio”, based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Called Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct the animated film with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Guillermo Del Toro’s … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company and Guillermo Del Toro reinterpret Pinocchio
