Endemol announced that it has acquired Tiger Aspect, Darlow Smithson and Tigress from IMG, effective immediately. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Chris Davis, IMG executive vice president and chief financial officer commented, "These companies have never been synergistic with IMG's core business. We believe they are an excellent fit with Endemol's global network of companies and we wish them, their managements and employees great success in the future. IMG will continue to … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Tiger Aspect, Darlow Smithson and Tigress from IMG
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Tiger Gate’s KIX and Thrill channels to launch on now TV
Hong Kong - Tiger Gate Entertainment has signed an agreement to launch its KIX and Thrill channels on PCCW’s now TV platform in Hong Kong. now TV joins a rapidly growing list of leading Pay-TV operators in Asia who recognize the huge appetite for Asian action television and thriller/horror movies in the region. With the fast-paced exhilaration of KIX and heart-pounding excitement of Thrill, Tiger Gate’s channels are tailor-made to meet this demand. The agreement to launch on now TV … [Read more...] about Tiger Gate’s KIX and Thrill channels to launch on now TV
ndemol to launch Deal or no Deal on Facebook
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
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