Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has inked a deal with All Asia Multimedia Networks FZ-LCLC (AAMN) to distribute the Astro ARUNA channel on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Since its launch, ARUNA has attracted interest from pay TV and IPTV operators from Europe, Americas and the Middle East, and MEASAT’s footprint and delivery are expected to provide the channel to niche audiences over extensive geographical areas. MEASAT-3’s global C-Band footprint provides a distribution … [Read more...] about Astro’s ARUNA channel distributed on MEASAT-3
Channel: Content
CFI and MDA debut cross-platform content challenge
Cannes – Canal France International (CFI) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has launched the France-Singapore Cross-Platform Programme Challenge to promote new cross- and multi-platform content collaboration and strengthen bilateral ties. The competition is the first initiative following the CFI-MDA Memorandum of Understanding signed November 2007 during the Asia Television Forum (ATF) 2007 in Singapore to facilitate co-production and digital broadcast training … [Read more...] about CFI and MDA debut cross-platform content challenge
BBC Worldwide closes sales for Freehand’s Outback Wildlife Rescue
Cannes – BBC Worldwide has concluded international sales for Australian indie Freehand’s new factual series, Outback Wildlife Rescue. The 13 x 30’ series debuted internationally in February 2008 and was licensed to Thailand’s free-to-air Channel 9, Hong Kong’s TVB, UKTV in UK and Eire, as well as Greek network Eidiseis. Outback Wildlife Rescue was commissioned by Australia’s Seven Network and has also been sold to New Zealand’s TVNZ. The series was … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide closes sales for Freehand’s Outback Wildlife Rescue
Woo upped as VP, business operations and finance, Disney Channel and DAIT, Asia Pacific
Burbank/Hong Kong – Anna Woo has been promoted to vice president, business operations and finance, Disney Channel and Disney-ABC International Television, Asia Pacific. Woo is responsible for commercial strategies, business operations and financial planning for all of The Walt Disney Company's TV business in the region. Based in Hong Kong, she reports to Jewell Engstrom, EVP and CFO, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, and Robert Gilby, SVP and MD, Disney-ABC International Television, … [Read more...] about Woo upped as VP, business operations and finance, Disney Channel and DAIT, Asia Pacific
Bakugan to air on Cartoon Network internationally
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
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