A new agreement between US television producer/distributor MarVista Entertainment and Australian producer activeTV will see one of MarVista's most successful children's formats developed for the Australian market. MarVista's vast catalogue includes dozens of television series, feature films, TV movies and documentaries. The Los Angeles based company is working with activeTV to identify content with potential to be developed into hits down under. "Prank Patrol is the first of MarVista's formats … [Read more...] about activeTV’s new deal with MarVista Entertainment sparks Australian production
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CIMG licenses over 700 hours in Asia Pacific
MIPCOM/Cannes - Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) announced a number of significant licensing deals for Q2/Q3 2008 in the Asia Pacific region, totaling over 700 hours of premiere entertainment and lifestyle-themed programming, it was announced by Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG. Highlights of recently signed deals include FOXTEL's Arena channel (in Australia) recently debuted a branded block of The Style Network's signature programming that includes Dress My … [Read more...] about CIMG licenses over 700 hours in Asia Pacific
Astro pulls plug on Indonesia JV
Jakarta - Following the September-made decision not to renew its contract with PT Direct Vision, Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks Plc has withdrawn its programming from the Indonesian pay-TV operator. This brings to a close the grace periods extended by Astro. Direct Vision's 98,000 subscribers were informed on-screen the night of Sunday 19 October 2008; company plans to offer refunds to some 36,000 subscribers who had paid in advance for the service. Spokesman says the company hopes it will … [Read more...] about Astro pulls plug on Indonesia JV
Cartoon Network’s Ben 10: Race Against Time rates well in Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines
The premiere of the original live-action movie special Ben 10: Race Against Time on Cartoon Network received overwhelming response from viewers in Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Ben 10: Race Against Time premiered on Cartoon Network Australia on September 20 and set all-new records as the most-watched telecast in Cartoon Network history, averaging 125,000 viewers of all ages and also as Cartoon Network's most-watched program of 2008 with kids 5-12. The movie premiere also rocketed … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network’s Ben 10: Race Against Time rates well in Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines
80 percent new content for Fox’s FX
Singapore - Fox International Channels has unveiled programming for the newly revamped FX channel. Formerly more male-skewed, the October 23-launched line-up contains 80 percent new content, including a number of first-runs for the region. Billed as ‘Edgier, Bolder, Sexier', the new line-up includes David Duchovny in Californication, Emmy-award winning Mad Men and The Riches - starring Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard. Other shows include Family Guy, Saving Grace and Peep Show. Asked about … [Read more...] about 80 percent new content for Fox’s FX
Astro finally pulls plug on Direct Vision
Jakarta – Following the September-made decision not to renew its contract with PT Direct Vision, Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks Plc has withdrawn its programming from the Indonesian pay-TV operator. This brings to a close the grace periods extended by Astro. Direct Vision’s 98,000 subscribers were informed on-screen the night of Sunday 19 October 2008; company plans to offer refunds to some 36,000 subscribers who had paid in advance for the service. Spokesman says the company … [Read more...] about Astro finally pulls plug on Direct Vision