Hong Kong - The CASBAA Convention 2008, held October 28 - 31 attracted more than 1,700 delegates, speakers and sponsors from around the world. A consistent theme of the Convention 2008 was affirmation of the strong consumer base from which the Asian industry is working in late 2008. "We now have a customer-base of 300 million pay-TV connections across Asia Pacific creating a minimum annual turnover of more than US$20 billion year," said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO of CASBAA. "While the Asian TV ad … [Read more...] about Subscription TV retains strength
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Beyond Distribution appointed worldwide distributor of Whalley-Abbey Media’s latest production
Beyond Distribution announced their appointment as worldwide distributor of Whalley-Abbey Media's latest production Chuck's Day Off (13 x 30 min HD). Each episode of the cooking series is shot in Chuck's restaurant and combines great food with a raw look into his world in an intimate way. Chuck's Day Off is currently in production and will premier next year on Food Canada. Fiona Crago, general manager of Beyond Distribution said, "Chuck's Day Off continues our rewarding association with … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution appointed worldwide distributor of Whalley-Abbey Media’s latest production
Toei Animation’s La Grenadiere at Japanese Film Festival
Tokyo - Toei Animation's La Grenadière has been selected to screen during the closing ceremony of this year's Kinotayo, the 3rd Annual Contemporary Japanese Film Festival taking place in France from November 18-25, it was announced by Kanji Kazahaya, director of the international department of Toei Animation Co. Ltd. La Grenadière was adapted from the novel by the renowned French writer Honoré de BALZAC. La Grenadière reflects Ga-nime, a new genre of animation that Toei launched in 2006 to … [Read more...] about Toei Animation’s La Grenadiere at Japanese Film Festival
Granada International, Australia gets dramatic in New Zealand
Sydney - Granada International Australia, part of ITV Global Entertainment Ltd, has sold a slew of top first-run UK dramas to New Zealand's national, free-to-air network, Prime Television. In an extensive deal concluded by Augustus Dulgaro, SVP sales Australia, New Zealand and Japan, Prime is set to air brand new series of Agatha Christie's Marple, new series of UK ratings winner Lewis and new series of the murder mystery series Poirot. Prime has also acquired the award-winning, costume epic … [Read more...] about Granada International, Australia gets dramatic in New Zealand
Mumbai Calling airs on HBO Asia
Mumbai/London - Allan McKeown Presents Ltd continues to expand in India. Mumbai Calling, the seven-part comedy series based in a Mumbai call centre had its world-wide premier in India on HBO Asia on November 8. HBO India is airing it before ITV who will air the series in the Spring. The show was filmed in Mumbai and has seen strong international sales to date in territories including Canada, Australia, South Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Scandinavia. Originally commissioned for ITV, the show … [Read more...] about Mumbai Calling airs on HBO Asia
Music sales deals for BBC Worldwide in Japan
Tokyo - BBC's Tokyo sales team has concluded deals with Japanese broadcasters for unique BBC Worldwide music content, including rare archive footage. Pre-sale to NHK comprise BBC Electric Proms: Oasis (HD), which sees Oasis' performance at the Electric Proms joined by a 50-strong choir, and performing a selection of greatest hits and new tracks. Produced for NHK, this is an extended 90 minute version of the show which they will broadcast early next year. It is the first time that NHK has … [Read more...] about Music sales deals for BBC Worldwide in Japan