Endemol announced the appointment of Lara El Haddad as managing director of the company’s operation in the Middle East. El Haddad is a leading executive with eight years experience in the Middle Eastern television market. As a recognized industry expert she has been working for an international consultancy, advising on programming strategies, drama commissioning, channel repositioning and scheduling. She has consistently worked at the highest level with leading producers and broadcasters … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
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The Premier League and MP & Silva to take action against illegal Premier League broadcasts in Vietnam
Hanoi - The Football Association Premier League Limited (The Premier League) and MP & Silva, a leading international sports media company, jointly announced that they will work together with the Ministry of Information & Communications in Vietnam to ensure that the intellectual property rights of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) are respected in the territory. The situation regarding the live broadcast of BPL matches in Vietnam has become confusing for consumers, with several unauthorised cable … [Read more...] about The Premier League and MP & Silva to take action against illegal Premier League broadcasts in Vietnam
Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Jaroo goes cross-platform with iPhone, iPad and Android
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
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
CBS Studios International and Network Ten announce joint venture in Australia
Sydney - Ten Network Holdings Limited announced that Network Ten (Australia) will launch a new digital multi-channel, ELEVEN, which will be the new destination for fun and bold programming with particular appeal to the 'distinctly youthful' market. In addition, Network Ten Pty Limited (Network Ten) and CBS Studios International (CBS) announced the proposed formation of a joint venture, ElevenCo Pty Limited (ElevenCo), which will provide content to ELEVEN. Network Ten will hold 66 2/3 percent … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International and Network Ten announce joint venture in Australia
Fox Interntional Channels and AMC announce global launch for The Walking Dead
New York, NY/Los Angeles, CA - Fox International Channels and AMC announced a global launch for the highly anticipated series The Walking Dead. The two networks will release the show during the same week this fall. AMC is set to premiere on October 31 followed by FIC’s worldwide launch the first week of November. A television production from Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) and Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon, The Incredible Hulk), and based on … [Read more...] about Fox Interntional Channels and AMC announce global launch for The Walking Dead