Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc (TENA) has appointed the SinoTech Group (SinoTech), a full service interactive agency based in China, to develop and distribute online games on Cartoon Network websites in North Asia. The appointment of SinoTech also marks the Network's first-ever deal with a China-based company to address the advertiser demand in the kids' online media market. The SinoTech Group will be the exclusive interactive advertising sales representative for online media inventory … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network enhances gaming experience for its Toonheads
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Leo-McKerrow announcement surprises global execs
MIPCOM, Cannes - Statement issued from Singapore Wednesday regarding the resignation of Christine Leo-McKerrow as BBC Worldwide Channels Asia's senior vice president and general manager, took a few senior executives by surprise here in Cannes. While it was known internally of Leo-McKerrow's intention to leave end January 2009, execs were not expecting the Singapore-issued press release which came the day of a BBC Worldwide Channels EMEA party. Asked about the news by Television Asia Plus, … [Read more...] about Leo-McKerrow announcement surprises global execs
euronews channel launches on mio TV
Singapore - SingTel premiered euronews on mio TV channel 44 from October 15. euronews will broadcast in Singapore 24 hours a day simultaneously where viewers can have four different languages - English, French, German and Italian to watch the channel. mio TV subscribers can preview the channel from 15 to 19 October on mio TV's Channel 0. euronews is a multilingual news channel that provides international news from a European perspective. The channel runs an updated bulletin every 30 minutes … [Read more...] about euronews channel launches on mio TV
Disney Channel’s Camp Rock licensed to Australia and New Zealand
MIPCOM, Cannes - New free TV, pay TV and basic cable agreements for Disney Channel's original movie Camp Rock have been announced by Disney-ABC-ESPN Television, and will include Australia. Disney-ABC-ESPN Television has concluded agreements which will see Camp Rock reach 78 territories to date, with launches upcoming on channels such as The Movie Network Australia, Seven Network Australia and TVNZ New Zealand. Combining Disney Channels around the world, Camp Rock currently reaches over 74 … [Read more...] about Disney Channel’s Camp Rock licensed to Australia and New Zealand
NHK calls for co-production partners
Cannes - NHK is on the look-out for co-production partners in the factual entertainment space. A dinner held the evening of October 14, during MIPCOM 2008, saw NHK assemble many of the world's best factual programming producers and present to them a number of projects for possible co-productions. Representatives from the likes of AETN International, BBC Worldwide, Caldecott Productions International (MediaCorp's HD division), Discovery, KBS, National Geographic and Off the Fence were there as … [Read more...] about NHK calls for co-production partners
Discovery announces first-ever slate of Planet Green content on offer at MIPCOM
MIPCOM Cannes - Discovery Communications announced that it will offer a robust slate of programming from Planet Green, the first 24-hour network dedicated to eco-friendly living, for the first time at MIPCOM. Launched in June 2008 with more than 250 hours of original programming, Planet Green reaches more than 50 million homes in the US and is also available as a programming block in Asia, Latin America and the UK. Planet Green's programming covers a wide range of topics and genres that inform … [Read more...] about Discovery announces first-ever slate of Planet Green content on offer at MIPCOM