Endemol is launching a social gaming version of its international game show hit Deal or No Deal. Deal or No Deal Live! will be a free to play game funded by advertising and sponsorship and will initially launch on Facebook in the UK at the end of November. This will be followed by further launches in other territories and on other major social networks in 2010. The move represents the first time Endemol has entered the social gaming market and is expected to be followed by similar projects … [Read more...] about ndemol to launch Deal or no Deal on Facebook
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Al Jazeera English adds Austar
Doha, Qatar - Al Jazeera Network launched its English language global news service on the Austar Pay TV platform in Australia from 15 November, 2009, expanding Al Jazeera English's distribution reach to over 180 million households globally. Al Jazeera English is joining 40+ other channels available in the Austar channel 651 in the Starter Package which has a subscriber base currently of 750,000 throughout regional Australia. Phil Lawrie, director of Global Distribution, Al Jazeera said, "We are … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English adds Austar
StarHub TV adds new complimentary Russian channel
Singapore - StarHub announced that it will launch a new 24-hour English news channel, Russia Today, at 12am on 1 December. StarHub will be the first pay TV operator to offer Singapore viewers round-the-clock news and infotainment programmes from the Russian perspective, broadcasted in English. Russia Today is delivered live from Moscow by GlobeCast via satellite to StarHub's platform. GlobeCast also represents Russia Today's channel distribution across the region. Russia Today is the sixth … [Read more...] about StarHub TV adds new complimentary Russian channel
Cookie Jar appoints CJ Lee VP Distribution, South Korea
Toronto - Cookie Jar, one of the leading independent producers of children's entertainment and consumer products, continues its worldwide expansion with the opening of an office in South Korea. CJ Lee has been appointed vice president, distribution and will handle television sales and develop licensing programs in South Korea. Lee will report to Hideki Kunugiyama, Managing Director of CPLG Asia/Pacific. Lee will focus on production and development opportunities in South Korea and throughout … [Read more...] about Cookie Jar appoints CJ Lee VP Distribution, South Korea
Endemol secures commission in China – launches Facebook’s first reality series
Hong Kong - Endemol announced a new prime commission, its fourth in the territory, to be broadcast across China on Dragon TV. The Best Years of Our Lives has been licensed to Shanghai Media Group by Endemol in partnership with media rights agency IPCN. The series will be sponsored by Ford. The Best Years of Our Lives is a fun variety format that combines history and entertainment. The format will be produced locally in China by Shanghai Media Group and has been scheduled for an initial run of 7 … [Read more...] about Endemol secures commission in China – launches Facebook’s first reality series
Singapore-China-Korea co-production first out of MDA International Film Fund
Los Angeles - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) announced the first film to receive support under its International Film Fund that was launched at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Neon Sign the first Singapore-China-Korea film co-production, will be directed by Korean Pil Gam-Sung (‘Musa’) and is scheduled for release in 2011. Backed by Asian film powerhouses CJ Entertainment and Beijing Polybona Film Distribution Co. Ltd, with support from MDA, Neon Sign will be … [Read more...] about Singapore-China-Korea co-production first out of MDA International Film Fund