Kuala Lumpur– As a highlight of the MDeC’s Buyer Fly-In Program, Malaysian animation studio Rocket Fish Studios signed Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) with 9 international companies to work jointly on animation productions as part of its initiative to promote Malaysia as a global animation hub. The studio is also providing budding animators with training programs in Kuala Lumpur and Terengganu. Zanymation Associates International (US) and Rocket Fish Studios will collaborate on … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Rocket Fish Studios signs co-production deals with 9 international partners
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Nine feels the Power of 10
Sydney- Australia's Nine Network will produce a local version of the hit US game show Power of 10 after signing a format rights deal with Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) In the US, the show hosted by Drew Carey delivered nearly 10 million viewers in its premiere on CBS last week. Nine hasn't named the host of the Australian show, which will debut in Oz in 2008. Power of 10 is described as a high stakes, high-tech, adrenaline-filled game show that puts contestants through the … [Read more...] about Nine feels the Power of 10
Disney’s High School Musical 2 debuts with top ratings
Ratings highlights for August 17 2007 according to Preliminary Fast National Ratings, placed Disney’s High School Musical 2 as the “Most-Watched Basic Cable Telecast Ever”, having drawn 17.2 million viewers to top the previous record of 16 million held by ESPN’s Monday Night Football game on September 23 2006 by 8%. It also ranked as the top “Basic Cable Movie of All Time in Total Viewers”, surpassing the 15.5 million viewers drawn by previous record holder, … [Read more...] about Disney’s High School Musical 2 debuts with top ratings
Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences
London- Sanjay Nazerali joins BBC’s Global News Division in the newly created post of Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences in September. Nazerali will report to Richard Sambrook, Director of BBC Global News. Nazerali will lead the MC&A teams at BBC World Service, BBC World television, BBC Monitoring and the BBC's international-facing online news services. He will also oversee the building of a single brand platform across the Global News Division and the development of a … [Read more...] about Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences
Bennett Media Worldwide exports Bikini Destinations and other exotica
Los Angeles– Bennett Media Worldwide (BMW), the in-house distribution unit for the Bennett Group, closed licensing deals with 140 countries in July, including several with Asia Pacific broadcasters. Thailand's Shin Broadband Internet acquired satellite, HD and VOD rights for Bennett’s entire library of programming. Korea's TU Media secured DMB rights for Bikini Destinations, Beyond the List and Bikini Life Adventures. Foxtel Australia nabbed satellite rights to Bikini Destinations, … [Read more...] about Bennett Media Worldwide exports Bikini Destinations and other exotica
Liza Newnham promoted to SVP / GM of English Language Channels
Hong Kong- Star has promoted Liza Newnham to Senior Vice President / General Manager of English Language Channels. In this newly created position, Newnham will manage the business operations of Star Movies and Star World and will work to strengthen the channel brands. Based in Hong Kong, Newnham reports to Chief Operating Officer Laureen Ong, who said the company is working “aggressively” to bolster the channels’ foothold in the English language entertainment landscape. Newnham … [Read more...] about Liza Newnham promoted to SVP / GM of English Language Channels