New Delhi - Turner International and the Alva Brothers have partnered to launch an entertainment channel in Hindi and other Indian languages, targeted at the urban Indian audience. Turner will also acquire a minority stake in the Alva Brothers' production house Miditech which includes all shares previously held by ICICI Ventures. The partners are currently seeking regulatory approvals. The 50-50 broadcasting JV that is yet to be named, will be co-managed by both partners, leveraging on the Alva … [Read more...] about Turner and Alva Brothers team to launch entertainment channel in India
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FOXTEL relaunches Gamesworld with new offerings
Sydney - FOXTEL has relaunched its Gamesworld interactive entertainment service with a new look and three new genres of games played using the FOXTEL remote control. Gamesworld offers interactive games for the family across genres of Kids Family, Brainteaser Trivia and Casino Sport. Kids Family offers simple games based on subscription TV brands like The Cartoon Network's Ben 10 and Boomerang's Scooby Doo. Brainteaser Trivia provides daily trivia, number and word games. Casino Sport features … [Read more...] about FOXTEL relaunches Gamesworld with new offerings
BBC World voted World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers for the third time
Singapore - BBC World was voted The World's Leading TV Channel for Travellers at the 14th World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year and was presented the award at a gala ceremony in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Dec 13. The World Travel Awards was conceived in 1993 to 'acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry'. The awards were voted for by travel and tourism professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies, as well as … [Read more...] about BBC World voted World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers for the third time
Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
New York / London - AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
MoMedia licenses culinary series See & Enjoy to Japan’s MICO
London - MoMedia International, an international producer and distributor of digital entertainment, has signed a multi-platform deal with NHK's distribution company, MICO, to launch its 'how to' recipe series See & Enjoy in Japan. See & Enjoy is a 600-clip video series featuring recipes for sushi, soup, ice cream, and party food, along with culinary tips and tricks. Produced by Madrid-based Canalmicro, the series is scheduled to premiere in Dec 2007 on LaLa TV, an entertainment channel for … [Read more...] about MoMedia licenses culinary series See & Enjoy to Japan’s MICO
Seven and Granada International ink exclusive content deal
Australia's Seven has signed an exclusive content deal for shows from Granada International's current slate including Life Begins, William and Mary, as well as new series Lewis and My Boy Jack, to debut in 2008. Seven's programming portfolio already includes programming from NBC Universal and The Walt Disney Company, as it expands its presence through multiple channels on the company's digital TV platform. David Leckie, CEO of Seven Media Group and Seven Network said, "We have a terrific working … [Read more...] about Seven and Granada International ink exclusive content deal