Burbank, CA - Cookie Jar Entertainment’s streaming video destination for kids, Jaroo.com, is going mobile. Together with Brainstorm Communications and SyncTV, Cookie Jar has launched the Jaroo app for iPhones and iPads for free through the iTunes store, and an Android app is coming soon. The Jaroo app debuts with over 50 full-length episodes of hit television series which will appeal to kids and kids-at-heart. From the preschool powerhouse The Doodlebops, girls favorite Strawberry … [Read more...] about Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Jaroo goes cross-platform with iPhone, iPad and Android
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National Geographic Channel’s ‘China to the World’ partnership with China International Television Corporation
Beijing - National Geographic Channel, China International Television Corporation (CITVC) and China Radio, Film & Television Programs Exchanging Centre signed a Memorandum of Partnership that introduces the China to the World documentary production project to cultivate the nation’s documentary filmmaking industry. The strategic partnership seeks to develop world-class documentaries about China by transferring National Geographic Channel’s hallmark production standards to accomplished … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel’s ‘China to the World’ partnership with China International Television Corporation
FremantleMedia announces the winner of Indonesian Idol
London – FremantleMedia announced that Indonesian Idol has crowned its sixth winner. 17-year-old college student Elicohen Chrisstellgo Pentury, who goes by the nickname of ‘Igo’, won the coveted title and became Indonesia’s newest Idol on 7 August 2010 in Jakarta. Igo combined outstanding pop and rock vocal capabilities with a spectacular on-stage persona to win the grand finale over fellow contestant Skolastika Citra Kirana. After struggling early in the series to garner … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces the winner of Indonesian Idol
FremantleMedia secures format deals for Let’s Dance
FremantleMedia has secured a raft of international format deals for Whizz Kid Entertainment’s celebrity led series, Let’s Dance. In Asia, the format has been commissioned by Indosiar (Indonesia). Let’s Dance sees well known celebrities pay homage to some of the world’s most iconic dance routines in front of a live audience. The stars battle it out each week in a bid to wow viewers with their moves and secure a place in the series finale, competing to be crowned … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia secures format deals for Let’s Dance
Endemol acquires Authentic Entertainment
Los Angeles/London – Endemol announced the acquisition of a majority share of Authentic Entertainment in the USA. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Authentic Entertainment is a major creator and producer of factual, reality and documentary formats and has a wide-ranging portfolio of hit shows, producing more than 200 hours of programming per year. Founded in 2000 by Lauren Lexton and Tom Rogan, the company has rapidly grown to become a leader in non-scripted programming in the US, developing … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Authentic Entertainment
Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The deal was negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s sales director for Asia, Daniel Edwards. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed to the Rafters Seasons 1 & 2, Rescue Special Operations Seasons 1 & 2, Rush Season 1, Tangle Series 1 & 2 and Spirited. … [Read more...] about Australia Network acquires Endemol programming