Los Angeles-- – Independent television distributor Rive Gauche Entertainment (RGE) has established new business units and recruited two senior sales executives thanks to a multi-million dollar investment from Cedar Lane, a New York-based private fund. RGE Chairman Jon Kramer said the new capital (exact amount wasn't disclosed) will be allocated towards corporate expansion as well as increasing the company’s acquisition, development and co-production activities. RGE has established … [Read more...] about Cash injection enables Rive Gauche Entertainment to add new divisions, execs
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KBS World reaches China
The Chinese government started supplying Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) international TV channel KBS World to some 250 hotels in China from Sept. 1 2007. The distribution agreement was reached after “rigorous negotiation” between KBS and China’s regulator, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) for more than three and a half years. KBS World is beamed via SINOSAT, the only platform opened to foreign channels by the Chinese government, adding to … [Read more...] about KBS World reaches China
MIPCOM Junior program unveiled
Paris- The program for the 15th edition of MIPCOM Junior, the specialist international screening marketplace and conference for children’s programming and merchandising, running Oct. 6 - 7 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, has been unveiled. Rich Ross, President of Disney Channel Worldwide, will give the keynote address on the channels’ success on Oct. 7. Key conferences will include the Buyers' Summit, which brings together top programming executives from international broadcasters to … [Read more...] about MIPCOM Junior program unveiled
High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on Sept. 9 in Asia topped the ratings among youth demographics in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In Singapore, against all subscription TV and free-to-air programs, High School Musical 2 was the top telecast among all cable subscribers on its premiere day. Among children 4-14 in subscriber homes, the telemovie achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. HSM 2 is the highest rated telecast on Disney Channel … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
Hong Kong– The CASBAA Sports TV Forum in Beijing held Aug. 24 highlighted potential business opportunities for sports TV in China. Themed “All-win with the Olympics”, the Forum was hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT) and co-organized by CASBAA and China International Television Corporation (CITVC), the commercial arm of state broadcaster CCTV. More than 300 reps of Chinese and European sports bodies, sports TV networks and sports management … [Read more...] about CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
E! International launches on Astro in Malaysia
Los Angeles- E! expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by launching its 24-hour channel on Astro in Malaysia. The channel provides entertainment and lifestyle programming including Live from the Red Carpet, E! News, The E! True Hollywood Story, the 101 and 50 Most entertainment countdown mini-series, the Forbes Specials and Style Star and new series including Kimora : Life In The Fab Lane and ISAAC to Astro's 2 million customers in Malaysia. Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, E! … [Read more...] about E! International launches on Astro in Malaysia