Needham/Los Angeles – Echo Bridge Entertainment will acquire, through a share purchase, Alliance Atlantis International Distribution from Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. The deal allows Echo Bridge Entertainment to distribute rights to first run and catalogue programming from Alliance Atlantis International Distribution worldwide, excluding Canada. Transaction is expected to close within the next three weeks, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions. Terms of the agreement … [Read more...] about Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution
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Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
Mumbai – Turner has announced initiatives to expand its presence in India, including the launch of its animation theatrical business and a new Hollywood movies and TV series channel with sister company Warner Bros. Leveraging its expertise in the children’s genre, Turner will establish a business unit to develop and produce animated films and expand its output of original live action TV series, targeted at children and families. Catering to India’s urban viewers, the proposed … [Read more...] about Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
Celestial Movies Asia and Celestial Classic Movies channels debut on now TV
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures has unveiled new channels Celestial Movies Asia (CMA) and Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) to debut April 15, 2008 in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service now TV. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution and TV networks, Celestial Pictures said, "The launch of CCM and CMA is setting a new milestone in the promotion of Asian cinema in Hong Kong and we are proud to debut these two channels on now TV.” CMA screens Asian blockbusters while CCM features … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies Asia and Celestial Classic Movies channels debut on now TV
Disney Channel Australia and NZ takes Beyond’s New Macdonald’s Farm
Cannes – Disney Channel Australia and New Zealand has acquired rights to Beyond Distribution’s children’s title New Macdonald’s Farm to air July 2008. New Macdonald’s Farm, a 45-episode series for 2-5 year old preschoolers, was produced by the team behind Bananas in Pyjamas and Johnson & Friends 2007 also saw Disney Channel Australia and New Zealand acquire Beyond Distribution’s preschool title, Numberjacks (45 x 15’) which aired on Playhouse Disney. … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Australia and NZ takes Beyond’s New Macdonald’s Farm
Disney-ABC Int’l Television renews multi-year movie deal with Zee Studio
Cannes – Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific), The Walt Disney Company’s international TV distribution arm, has renewed a multi-year movie deal with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s Indian basic cable movie channel Zee Studio. The deal covers licensing of live action library features, Disney animated features and TV movies. Titles covered by the deal include Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Armageddon, Pretty Woman, and Air Force One, as well … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC Int’l Television renews multi-year movie deal with Zee Studio
FME’s Got The Look
Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has picked up international distribution rights to She’s Got The Look, TV Land’s forthcoming model talent search series. To premiere on TV Land in the US on June 4, 2008, She’s Got The Look is a six-episode series featuring women aged 35 and above in a talent search contest to highlight qualities including sophistication, beauty and confidence. To be hosted by supermodel Kim Alexis, the series is being made in partnership with … [Read more...] about FME’s Got The Look