The launch of the dedicated 24/7 KidsCo channel in South Korea, Singapore and Palau on March 20, following its January lift-off in the Philippines, marked another key step towards the corporate objective of expanding to 40—plus territories by end-2008. Aiding that global push is NBC Universal, which became a partner after acquiring Sparrowhawk Media in October 2007, joining original investors DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Enterprises. “We have an ambitious and … [Read more...] about NBCU backs KidsCo’s global drive
Channel: Content
Foreign formats toe the line
Hunan Satellite TV originally made the headlines with Super Girl or Super Voice Girls talent show, three seasons of which aired between 2004-2006. Officially known as the Mengniu Yoghurt Super Girl Contest after the show’s sponsor, its immense success and number of public votes received, ironically led to its cancellation by the government. With tens of millions of people in China voting for their favourite contestants, elevating everyday folks to the lofty heights of celebrity status, the … [Read more...] about Foreign formats toe the line
Brighton rocks
It would appear to be no coincidence that BBC Worldwide’s (BBCW) July 2007-appointed managing director, global television sales, and manager of the BBC Showcase event, is Steve Macallister, former head of Disney-ABC International TV’s distribution business in the Asia Pacific region. Two Asia Pacific markets, Australia and India, are classified among only four Group One priority markets for growth in BBCW’s Annual Review 2006/7. “In markets where English is widely spoken, … [Read more...] about Brighton rocks
BBC Knowledge and CBeebies debuts in Indonesia on Indovision
Singapore – BBC Worldwide’s Global Channels business is bringing BBC Knowledge and CBeebies to Indonesia via Indovision’s pay TV DTH service from April 1, 2008. The launches follow 2007 debuts of both channels in India, Singapore, Hong Kong and Poland. Christine Leo-McKerrow, BBC Worldwide’s SVP and GM, Global Channels Asia-Pacific said, “Offering our channels on Indovision’s basic platform and its soon-to-be-launched TopTV and OKevision platforms reaches the … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge and CBeebies debuts in Indonesia on Indovision
AsiaSat appoints Roger Tong as general manager engineering
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has appointed Roger Tong as general manager engineering to replace Barry Turner who retired end 2007. Tong will lead the engineering team’s expanded efforts in spacecraft and ground network development, spectrum management and planning. Prior to joining AsiaSat, Tong was technical consultant to Telesat Canada where he was responsible for various programmes. AsiaSat’s CEO Peter Jackson said, “While … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints Roger Tong as general manager engineering
2waytraffic to launch new Commercial Breakdown series at MIPTV
London – 2waytraffic International will present a new series of its comedy entertainment property, Commercial Breakdown at MIPTV and has announced deals closed for the format and completed series. The new run of (7 X 30’) Commercial Breakdown is the 11th series. Titled Commercial Breakdown with Jimmy Carr, it features unique advertisements from around the world and is hosted by UK comedian Jimmy Carr. The series was produced by Celador Productions for BBC One. In a recent deal, … [Read more...] about 2waytraffic to launch new Commercial Breakdown series at MIPTV