New York - 4Kids Entertainment has licensed the children's animated property Viva Piñata to Australia's TEN Network, Cartoon Network Latin America and Turkey's Digiturk JOJO Channel. The series launches on TEN from Feb 15, Cartoon Network Latin America from Apr 1, and Digiturk JOJO Channel from Nov 2008. In Asia, Viva Piñata already airs on Animax in South Korea, Taiwan's Momo Kids TV, MediaCorp TV12's Kid Central in Singapore, New Zealand's TV3, as well as Nickelodeon in Australia and New … [Read more...] about 4Kids Entertainment clinches sales for Viva Piñata
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Discovery HD to debut in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV
Hong Kong – Discovery Networks Asia will launch Discovery HD on PCCW’s now TV IPTV service in Hong Kong from Jan 31. The high definition network’s debut in Hong Kong extends the service to 15 international markets including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Germany, Austria, Ireland, UK, Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Offering exclusive programs from Discovery's library of HD content from 29 television brands, Discovery HD provides independently … [Read more...] about Discovery HD to debut in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV
SPE Networks-Asia names Jack Lim as VP, Ad Sales & Marketing, ups Gregory Ho as VP & GM, Animax Asia
Singapore – SPE Networks-Asia in expanding from two to six channel brands including AXN Asia, Animax Asia, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), AXN Beyond, PIX and PIX Thriller, has announced changes to its senior management. Jack Lim has been appointed as Vice President, Advertising Sales and Marketing to be responsible for ad sales revenue growth, replacing Gregory Ho who has been upped to Vice President and General Manager, Animax Asia. Lim will drive advertising and sponsorship revenue … [Read more...] about SPE Networks-Asia names Jack Lim as VP, Ad Sales & Marketing, ups Gregory Ho as VP & GM, Animax Asia
Sichuan Satellite TV debuts China’s Next Top Model
Shanghai - Sichuan Satellite TV has premiered reality series China's Next Top Model (CNTM) nationwide on Jan 13, the Chinese version of US reality talent search show America's Next Top Model. Produced in-house by Sichuan Satellite TV, CNTM is the 14th international adaptation of the show and is backed by CBS Paramount, China eWorld Interactive Co. and Sichuan TV. Airing at 10.30pm over 10 weeks, the hour-long show features the contest where judges select prospective models from a group of … [Read more...] about Sichuan Satellite TV debuts China’s Next Top Model
Al Jazeera English attains carriage on Hong Kong Cable
Hong Kong - Al Jazeera English has signed a carriage deal with Hong Kong Cable Ltd for the news channel to land in the Special Administration Region. Debuting on Jan 16 on Hong Kong Cable’s channel 34, Al Jazeera English’s distribution continues to expand beyond 100 million households worldwide since launch in Nov 2006. Phil Lawrie, Al Jazeera Network’s Director of Global Distribution said, "We are excited about reaching a sizeable new audience in this important market and … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English attains carriage on Hong Kong Cable
Motorola to acquire Soundbuzz
Singapore – Mobile handset manufacturer Motorola will acquire Soundbuzz Pte Ltd, a pan-Asian music provider, to enhance its music delivery capabilities in Asia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal, subject to customary conditions, is expected to close in Q1 2008. Motorola, through its MOTOMUSIC service, has delivered mobile music to consumers for over two years through its carrier customers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The acquisition of Soundbuzz will allow Motorola … [Read more...] about Motorola to acquire Soundbuzz