For those readers who have been on another planet, or don’t come into contact with pre-tween boys, Ben 10 is Cartoon Network’s widely successful animated action-adventure series featuring Ben Tennyson, a 10-year-old boy with the ability to morph into different aliens using a strange alien device called the Omnitrix. A global phenomenon, Ben 10 is now being aired in more than 160 countries around the world; in Asia Pacific, the show is seen in 118 million households in 23 countries. … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network’s Ben Tenacious success
Channel: Distribution
Formatting for the future
one of the hottest topics on the agenda at the recent BCWW Conference 2008 in Seoul was that of format licensing. At first blush, it seemed a quite incongruous topic in a market that has neither imported nor exported formats of any kind, but that looks set to change with at least two Western formats set to hit South Korean screens. Endemol’s senior licensing manager commercial & creative affairs Maarten Meijs announced that not only has gameshow 1 versus 100 been licensed into the … [Read more...] about Formatting for the future
Endemol’s Asian expansion
Seoul - Endemol is opening an office in Seoul, South Korea, headed up by managing executive business development Far East / digital media Ryan Lee. It is also anticipated Endemol will relocate its Southeast Asia HQ to Malaysia - from its current Bangkok location. Speaking at the BCWW 2008 Exhibition & Conference, being held at COEX 3-5 Sept 2008, senior licensing manager commercial & creative affairs Maarten Meijs said that Endemol gameshow format 1 versus 100 has been one of the first … [Read more...] about Endemol’s Asian expansion
Mobile update
Qualcomm Inc.’s consumer survey in Taiwan Participants were given the opportunity to test ‘hands-on’ the latest Mobile TV technology. The survey of 200 existing cell phone users, yielded clear evidence that there is a growing demand for Mobile TV services and revealed some surprising insights into the content consumers want. Respondents were each given a chance to discuss their thoughts on Mobile TV and were questioned on their perceptions of service, content and cost. … [Read more...] about Mobile update
HISTORY HD to debut in Asia Pacific
New York/Singapore/Hong Kong - AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN) announced the launch of The History Channel HD (HISTORY HD) in Singapore and Hong Kong. The launch marks the debut of the HISTORY HD brand in the Asia-Pacific region. The channel will launch on September 1 in Singapore on StarHub Digital Cable and in Hong Kong on now TV in late September. HISTORY HD will broadcast 100 percent HD content, and will offer a separate schedule from the standard definition service. The channel will … [Read more...] about HISTORY HD to debut in Asia Pacific
Turner appoints iScreen as Taiwan mobile services distributor
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (Turner) has formed a distribution and content partnership with iScreen Corporation, the leading mobile service provider in Taiwan, for Cartoon Network mobile services. In a multi-year agreement, iScreen will distribute, market and promote Turner's Cartoon Network-branded mobile services to operators, serving Taiwan mobile users via downloads and streaming. "Turner is excited about this partnership with iScreen, as it will bolster our presence in the … [Read more...] about Turner appoints iScreen as Taiwan mobile services distributor