Of the top ten rated programs in 2006, all but two were sports, ranging in ratings from 31.8% for the Torino Winter Olympics in February (NHK) to 51.7% for the Japan-Croatia match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in June (TV Asahi). The only two nonsports programs were the traditional New Year’s eve song fiesta Kohaku Utagassen (NHK) placing 5th with 39.8% and Studio Ghibli’s Ghedo Senki (Tales from Earthsea), featuring anime for theater, directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro, on … [Read more...] about Generation gap divides TV audiences
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Turner vs Disney as retail soars
Over the last year or so, the Walt Disney Company and Turner Broadcasting Systems have been engaged in an intriguing battle in the kids genre in India. Even as the two networks battle it out for audience share and advertising and subscription revenue with multiple channels, the companies have also been diligently expanding their presence in the nascent licensing and merchandizing industry. The expansion comes at a time when India’s retail sector is expected to witness an upsurge in the … [Read more...] about Turner vs Disney as retail soars
KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
Cannes- KidsCo, the new 24/7 multi-platform channel for children and families, will carry programming from independent producer and distributor TV-Loonland. The joint venture of Sparrowhawk Media, DIC Entertainment (DIC) and Corus Entertainment Inc.'s Nelvana Enterprises acquired titles including Clifford, The Famous Jett Jackson, GI Joe and The Black Stallion. Scheduled to roll out later this year, KidsCo will initially be available in Central and Eastern Europe followed by premieres through … [Read more...] about KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
BVITV seals first VoD deal in Hong Kong; renews with Media Prima
Cannes- Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific has concluded its first Video-on-Demand deal in Hong Kong and renewed its output deal with Malaysia's biggest broadcaster Media Prima. The studio is supplying a range of current and library features from Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Miramax Films for rent on-demand via ViDeOnline Communication's O8Media internet platform, which launches this month in Hong Kong. In addition, the deal enables ViDeOnline to distribute Disney … [Read more...] about BVITV seals first VoD deal in Hong Kong; renews with Media Prima
Eurosport assembles Asia Pacific management team
Hong Kong-Eurosport is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific with a newly assembled management team led by Arjan Hoekstra, Managing Director of Eurosport Asia-Pacific. He formerly oversaw business development at the network's Paris headquarters. The team includes Ron Lee as Head of Production; Gursharan Sethi, Director of Affiliate Sales & Business Development; Thibaud de Loynes, Head of Finance and Administration; and Wendy Hung, Head of Communications. All are based in Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about Eurosport assembles Asia Pacific management team
Buena Vista International Television rejigs APAC sales team
Cannes- Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP) has restructured its sales division under the leadership of Greg Johnson, Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific, BVITV-AP. Amit Malhotra, currently BVITV's Director, Sales, India, has been assigned the role of Regional Director, Sales, Pan-Asia, India and Singapore. Malhotra joined BVITV in 2004 as Manager, Sales, India, based in Mumbai, and was responsible for opening the first office in the country by a US television … [Read more...] about Buena Vista International Television rejigs APAC sales team