Tokyo - Jupiter Entertainment Co., Ltd. and Jupiter VOD Co., Ltd. will merge on November 1, with the former business entity to remain in operation. The merger is expected to create synergy in content acquisition, programming and marketing activities within Jupiter Entertainment and improve business efficiencies by enhancing its content lineup to expand the company’s operations. Currently, Jupiter Entertainment operates and provides subscription movie channel Movie Plus, and female interest … [Read more...] about Jupiter Entertainment and Jupiter VOD to merge
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KOCCA USA brings Korean content to the US via business matchmaking
Los Angeles- Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) USA, the government agency showcasing Korean content to the US, will host IR Roadshow, a business matching event on October 17 – the second and last day of DICON Hollywood held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. The IR Roadshow will have 12 Korean producers present their projects at specially arranged one-on-one meetings with US media representatives to source for partnerships. Korean companies participating in the business … [Read more...] about KOCCA USA brings Korean content to the US via business matchmaking
Lonely Planet docks at BBC Worldwide
London/Melbourne - BBC Worldwide has acquired 75% of Lonely Planet, the Australian-based travel information group in a deal that values the company at a reported 100 million pounds ($A229 million). According to Sydney media reports, BBC Worldwide’s offer beat bids from National Geographic Society and Fairfax Media, Lonely Planet, which has operations in Australia, the US and the UK, will continue to be led by CEO Judy Slatyer and her management team, and the global headquarters will remain … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet docks at BBC Worldwide
Singapore’s largest ever delegation heads to MIPCOM
Singapore’s delegation heading to MIPCOM will be its largest with a record 24 companies offering almost 100 programs for sale and distribution. This is Singapore’s seventh year of participation in the audiovisual and digital content market which runs from October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Of the titles available, 57 projects will be making their market debut. These include Peach Blossom Media’s 2D animated series Tales Alive, an adaptation from 9 original children’s … [Read more...] about Singapore’s largest ever delegation heads to MIPCOM
New content Powers to MIPCOM
Power, independent producer and distributor of feature films and mini series, has unveiled a slate of new high end co-productions for MIPCOM 2007. The slate includes action thriller XIII: The Conspiracy; a big budget Pinocchio remake; and the John Krizanc-penned two part mini-series, The Summit. Power also presents a 13-hour remake of the international television classic, Robinson Crusoe for NBC, and its new 13 part fantasy drama series The Changeling, which is being produced for ABC and CBC. In … [Read more...] about New content Powers to MIPCOM
Setanta Sports joins Foxtel’s satellite platform
Sydney - International sports channel Setanta Sports starts broadcasting on the Foxtel satellite platform on Oct 9. Setanta is taking advantage of Foxtel's digital access regime for third party content suppliers, which was originally approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in 2002, and modified in March 2007. Foxtel subscribers wishing to take the Setanta service need to contact Setanta direct. The channel airs live and exclusive coverage of international football, rugby, … [Read more...] about Setanta Sports joins Foxtel’s satellite platform