London - European producer and distributor Power has secured numerous deals throughout Asia and the Middle East for the two part mini series, XIII: The Conspiracy. In addition to the recent partnership with Fox Middle East which took XIII:The Conspiracy as part of it's three year output deal, the action thriller has also been sold to Japan, Korea, China, Indonesia, and HBO Asia. Adapted from a famous graphic novel, the series follows a wounded man as he searches for clues to his identity and … [Read more...] about Power secures deals in Asia for XIII: The Conspiracy
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Bhavneet Singh joins Viacom18 board
London/Mumbai - Viacom18, the Viacom and Network18 joint venture in India, announced the appointment of Bhavneet Singh, managing director and executive vice president, emerging markets, MTV Networks International (MTVNI), to its management team and board of directors. Singh replaces Amit Jain, who has moved on to handle special projects within MTVNI. As managing director, emerging markets, MTVNI, Singh is responsible for the management and direction of MTVNI's portfolio of entertainment brands … [Read more...] about Bhavneet Singh joins Viacom18 board
Kunal Dasgupta leaves Multi Screen
Mumbai - Sony Pictures Television International's (SPTI) television networks business in India, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen), announced that its chief executive officer Kunal Dasgupta is resigning from the company for personal reasons. The announcement was made by SPTI's president, international networks, Andy Kaplan. The Multi Screen Board has appointed Man Jit Singh, chairman of the board of Multi Screen, to assume Dasgupta's CEO duties on an interim basis, and Singh will … [Read more...] about Kunal Dasgupta leaves Multi Screen
AXN HD debuts in Korea for the region
SPE Networks – Asia (SPENA), GlobeCast and MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (MEASAT) are set to distribute the AXN HD channel across the Asia-Pacific Region, following its launch in Korea on 1 March 2009. AXN has been in operation in Korea since 2005, having first launched on the SkyLife DTH platform in July 2005. It then debuted on Korea Telecom’s (KT’s) IPTV service, MegaTV, in November 2008 along with the official launch of IPTV services nationwide. AXN Korea is the first … [Read more...] about AXN HD debuts in Korea for the region
DAIT to offer full-length movies & TV series on mobile VOD in Korea
Hong Kong/Seoul - Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) announced that it will make available a range of full length movies and TV series to SK Telecom's 2G and 3G mobile subscribers in South Korea. Starting in March, mobile subscribers with a VOD-enabled device will be able to stream the latest box office hits, plus a selection of library titles from Walt Disney Studios, Disney/Pixar, Touchstone Pictures and Miramax. Current titles under this agreement include Oscar-nominated … [Read more...] about DAIT to offer full-length movies & TV series on mobile VOD in Korea
STAR boosts distribution in Vietnam
Hong Kong - STAR announced that it has signed distribution deals with two new platforms in Vietnam. Effective immediately, STAR Movies, STAR World and Channel [V] International will be available on Vietnam's IPTV platform, iTV. Also with immediate effect, STAR Movies will launch on DTH platform, VTC. The channels are currently offered on the basic tier of both platforms. STAR currently distributes eight channels (Star Movies, Star World, Channel [V] International, Star Plus, Phoenix Chinese … [Read more...] about STAR boosts distribution in Vietnam