Cannes – Nelvana Enterprises has inked an agreement with Turner to air anime series Bakugan on Cartoon Network channels internationally. Under the agreement, the action-adventure series targeting boys aged 6-11 is to be available for broadcast on Cartoon Network channels in Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and Middle East, as well as UK, Europe excluding Spain, and Africa with launch dates in specific territories to be announced. … [Read more...] about Bakugan to air on Cartoon Network internationally
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BBC World unveils MIPTV programming slate
London – BBC World is bringing a host of British shows to MIPTV, following from £216million generated from sales of programmes and a further £53million from formats and local productions in 2006/2007. The Fixer, currently airing on ITV, sees its characters delve into the sinister underbelly of the police force. Kiss of Death is a drama investigating a mysterious murder by weaving together stories of various protagonists and is slated to debut on BBC One. Contemporary dramas include … [Read more...] about BBC World unveils MIPTV programming slate
Granada International offers Headcases
London – Granada International will launch Headcases, a new comedy series that satires celebrities and politicians at MIPTV 2008. The series was produced by ITV Productions for ITV1 Headcases was creaed by Henry Naylor and his team in association with animation house Red Vision to feature more than 60 characters including Hollywood celebrities, politicians, members of the royalty and sporting figures. These include Amy Winehouse, David and Victoria Beckham, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, … [Read more...] about Granada International offers Headcases
Tim Mutimer joins BBC Worldwide as SVP EMEA, Global TV Sales
London – BBC Worldwide has appointed Tim Mutimer to the newly created role of senior vice president, Global TV Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). To join BBC Worldwide in summer, Mutimer will report to Steve Macallister, MD Global TV Sales, BBC Worldwide, to be responsible for Global TV Sales business for all rights windows in the EMEA region, including TV, digital platforms and DVD. He will also oversee the EMEA sales force of 65 staff with bases in London, Paris and … [Read more...] about Tim Mutimer joins BBC Worldwide as SVP EMEA, Global TV Sales
Kudos for MediaCorp websites
Singapore – MediaCorp’s websites have been awarded the most popular websites in their respective categories based on the number of visits at the annual local Hitwise Online Performance Awards. Regional news channel Channel NewsAsia’s website (www.channelnewsasia.com) won for Entertainment-Television, children’s programming belt Kids Central of MediaCorp TV12 Central channel saw its site (www.kidscentral.sg) took the top prize for the Lifestyle-Children Sites category, and … [Read more...] about Kudos for MediaCorp websites
SingTel adds ETTV Asia Channel and Asia Plus to mio TV
Singapore – SingTel has launched ETTV Asia Channel and Asia Plus on its IPTV service mio TV on April 1, 2008, to offer Chinese variety and entertainment programmes from Taiwan. ETTV Asia Channel offers lifestyle and variety programmes including Puppy Oh My Love hosted by Phoebe Huang, The Star Chef hosted by Ah-Jiao and drama serial The Spicy Family starring Lan Hsin Mei. ETTV Asia Channel adds to ETTV News Channel and ETTV Yoyo which are already available on mio TV Asia Plus holds … [Read more...] about SingTel adds ETTV Asia Channel and Asia Plus to mio TV