New Zealand – Natural History New Zealand Ltd (NHNZ), a major global producer of factual television creating original content for National Geographic Channels, Discovery Channels, Smithsonian Channel, A&E Television Networks, 3net and NHK, has been awarded the 2012 Outstanding Contribution to the NZ Documentary Industry Award by The Documentary New Zealand Trust. The award – the biggest accolade presented during the Documentary Edge Forum Gala event – is recognition of … [Read more...] about NHNZ receives 2012 Outstanding Contribution award
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Singapore’s NBDCS, The Arts House to hold Media Summit, Media Mart and Rights Fair
Singapore – The National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) and The Arts House will be holding a Media Marts and Rights Fair on May 26-29 and Asian Children’s Media Summit on May 29, among other events, at the upcoming Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2012. Targeted at content creation for children, the four-day festival aims to congregate content makers, international buyers, and readers looking for related materials with Asian content in a plethora of formats … [Read more...] about Singapore’s NBDCS, The Arts House to hold Media Summit, Media Mart and Rights Fair
A+E Networks closes MIPTV deals
New York – On the heels of MIPTV 2012, A+E Networks has finalised multiple volume licensing agreements with broadcasters in Asia Pacific. Deals were closed in China with multiple partners including: ICS Channel who picked up Cities of the Underworld and Engineering an Empire, among several other titles; Phoenix Channel acquired Coming Home, Swamp People and Titanic’s Final Moments: Missing Pieces and others; and CCTV picked up Swamp People, How the Earth Was Made, Food Tech, and … [Read more...] about A+E Networks closes MIPTV deals
The WotWots sighted in the US
Wellington, New Zealand – The WotWots today signed a deal with Milestone Productions LLC for SpottyWot and DottyWot character appearances in the US. The three year deal will see Milestone Productions LLC manage standard meet and greet character appearances, short custom scripted presentations and special event shows for the internationally successful pre-school property. The WotWots is a pre-school series following the adventures of two adorable siblings from outer space, … [Read more...] about The WotWots sighted in the US
Eurosport to air US Open in Asia
Hong Kong – Eurosport has secured the rights to broadcast the US Open Tennis Grand Slam throughout 17 Asian markets LIVE and in HD from 2013 through to 2016. The agreement, brokered through the agency of IMG Media, sees the US Grand Slam on Eurosport for the next four years broadcast in the 17 Asian markets where Eurosport is currently available. Eurosport will have the exclusive rights into Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, North … [Read more...] about Eurosport to air US Open in Asia
NATPE goes to Europe
Los Angeles – Media marketplace organiser NATPE has announced that more than 250 companies from 50 countries are confirmed to attend the inaugural NATPE||Budapest content market, formerly known as DISCOP East, taking place June 26 to 28. Close to 250 buyers representing 150 companies are already signed to attend the three day market at Budapest’s Sofitel Chain Bridge Hotel and organisers expect this to increase to more than 300 registered buyers by the event opening. … [Read more...] about NATPE goes to Europe
