Doha – Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) has recently enhanced its partnership with BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, to offer a wide range of new television shows for its Arab audiences. As a result of this agreement, JCC will be able to offer more than 180 hours of new BBC programming with a range of genres such as natural history, pre-teen content, adventure, comedy and animation. The shows are fun, appealing and informative, and consistent with JCC’s content … [Read more...] about BBCWW offers new programming to Al Jazeera Children
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CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
Manila – CASBAA’s TV Upfronts road show 2012 landed in Manila on November 14 with a programme of ad sales presentations for agencies, clients and media. Produced in association with Campaign Asia-Pacific and in-market partner SkyCable, “The Philippines Screenings” followed similarly successful engagements in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A showcase for pay-TV networks to screen their upcoming programming, the event included presentations from BBC … [Read more...] about CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
Barcelona – Spanish production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, Imira Entertainment, is heading to next month’s Asia Television Forum with a raft of new sales signed in the region. Sandra, The Fairytale Detective (52 x 13’) has been acquired by terrestrial channels, MediaCorp (Singapore) and CH-9 Media (Malaysia). Hanoi TV / Ho Chi Minh TV (Vietnam)has also acquired free-TV rights to Lola & Virginia (52 X 12´) and Sandra, The Fairytale … [Read more...] about Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
BBC Earth presents Earth Unplugged: A digital nature channel for YouTube
BBC Worldwide has launched Earth Unplugged, a new YouTube channel from BBC Earth, BBC Worldwide’s global natural history brand. Earth Unplugged has released a trailer for the channel that will feature new films created for a digital audience by BBC Earth Productions, which is primed to become a destination site for wildlife and nature. Earth Unplugged is BBC Worldwide’s first original-content channel for YouTube and forms part of the company’s plans to build a true consumer … [Read more...] about BBC Earth presents Earth Unplugged: A digital nature channel for YouTube
A+E Networks appoints Sally Habbershaw in new role
New York – Sally Habbershaw has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, International Programming, Production & Operations. Based in A+E Networks’ New York headquarters, Habbershaw reports to Christian Murphy, Sr. Vice President International Programming & Marketing. Habbershaw manages the international programming, research and operations teams, and oversees A+E Networks programme catalogue. Working alongside A+E Networks … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Sally Habbershaw in new role
CNN International launches digital travel platform
CNN International has launched a new digital channel, CNN Travel, for luxury, business and leisure travelers. Through a network of more than 800 travel contributors around the world, CNN Travel delivers updated travel news, destination insights, inspirational travel ideas, original observation and researched city and country insider guides with directions to restaurants, bars, hotels and activities. CNN Travel brings together the best of CNN’s existing digital travel portfolio and … [Read more...] about CNN International launches digital travel platform