Mumbai – Turner has announced initiatives to expand its presence in India, including the launch of its animation theatrical business and the launch of a Hollywood movies and TV series channel with sister company Warner Bros. Leveraging its expertise in the children’s genre, Turner will establish a business unit to develop and produce animated films and expand its output of original live action TV series, targeted at children and families. Catering to India’s urban viewers, the … [Read more...] about Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
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Australia Network launches on Astro
Australia Network has launched in Malaysia on pay TV operator Astro to offer news and current affairs, documentaries, entertainment shows, sports and children’s programs as well as English language learning programmes. Bruce Dover, chief executive, Australia Network said, “Australia Network represents an enormous opportunity to establish a credible, authoritative Australian voice in the region as well as bring the very best of Australian television to audiences living and working in … [Read more...] about Australia Network launches on Astro
BBC Worldwide France and France 5 to embark on Human Journey
Cannes - BBC Worldwide France has concluded a co-production deal with French pubcaster France 5 for HD documentary Human Journey. The new five-part series follows their co-production Surviving Disaster which aired in 2006, and was sold to 25 broadcasters worldwide. Human Journey will trace five ancient routes taken by early men across the world to reveal the challenges they faced. Using new genetic and archaeological evidence, the show focuses on the gradual adaptation of human culture and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide France and France 5 to embark on Human Journey
Celestial Movies Asia and Celestial Classic Movies channels to debut on now TV
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures has unveiled new channels Celestial Movies Asia (CMA) and Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) to debut April 15, 2008 in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service now TV. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution and TV networks, Celestial Pictures said, "The launch of CCM and CMA is setting a new milestone in the promotion of Asian cinema in Hong Kong and we are proud to debut these two channels on now TV.” CMA screens Asian blockbusters while CCM features … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies Asia and Celestial Classic Movies channels to debut on now TV
SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
MTV Japan to provide content on niwango’s online video sharing service
Tokyo/Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks Japan K.K, a unit of Viacom, have sealed a deal to provide MTV Networks Japan-owned international and Japanese content on niwango’s Nico Nico Douga (www.nicovideo.jp) online video sharing service. Nico Nico Douga allows comments to be input directly onto videos to be displayed when the videos are played. MTV Networks’ content is available within a specially created MTV channel under the official video content category, and includes classic … [Read more...] about MTV Japan to provide content on niwango’s online video sharing service