Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has entered into a co-development deal with one of Japan’s largest broadcasters, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to create new formats for international distribution. As part of this deal, Zodiak Rights and its internal Creativity and Innovation Unit will join forces with ABC to co-create, co-develop and co-produce unscripted new entertainment formats. Successful formats will go to pilot for premiere on Asahi Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures co-development deal with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan
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Lynley Marshall appointed CEO for ABC International
Lynley Marshall has been appointed as CEO of ABC International, filling in the position left by Murray Green. Marshall is one of the corporation’s most experienced leaders who transformed ABC Commercial’s operations in the retail sector. Prior to this appointment, Marshall led the corporation’s New Media and Digital Services team in creating many innovative projects including the ABC's first broadband and mobile services and the establishment of the its first digital television … [Read more...] about Lynley Marshall appointed CEO for ABC International
Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
New York and London – HIT Entertainment is partnering with Fisher-Price Inc. to develop, manufacture and market a global master toy range based on the new CG animated series Mike the Knight. The series, co-produced by HIT Entertainment and Nelvana, transports kids to a world of castles, dragons, and trolls. Currently airing on major broadcast platforms in the US (Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.), Canada (Treehouse), UK (Cbeebies), Australia (ABC) and France (TF1), Mike the Knight is … [Read more...] about Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Malaysia – The inaugural Asian Animation Summit (AAS) is set to take place on December 10-11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An initiative of Australia’s ABC TV, Korea’s KOCCA and Malaysia’s MDeC, the event is produced and owned by Kidscreen, and will showcase the best new animated projects from Australia, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore to potential co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and investors. Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS will feature … [Read more...] about Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Comedy Central USA commissions Review With Myles Barlow
Comedy Central USA has commissioned the comedy series Review With Myles Barlow from ABC Commercial, the commercial arm of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The series will be re-named Review With Forrest MacNeil and is scheduled to air early next year. It will be written and executive-produced by Charlie Siskel and Andrew Daly, and will star Daly as the title character. Review With Myles Barlow is an original multi-award winning half-hour comedy that features one man reviewing all … [Read more...] about Comedy Central USA commissions Review With Myles Barlow
Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had commissioned a second season of Endemol’s preschool series Bananas in Pyjamas. The new season (52 x 12’) will be produced by Endemol companies Southern Star Entertainment and Southern Star Singapore in association with ABC. Barbara Uecker, Head of Programming for ABC Children’s TV and also ABC’s Executive Producer for the series, said: “We are delighted that the animated Bananas in Pyjamas has received a very positive … [Read more...] about Endemol brings back animated version of Bananas in Pyjamas for a second season
