Australia’s international television channel, the Australia Network, will be available to an additional 25 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent later in November 2013. Following an agreement recently signed between the ABC and India’s public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, Australia Network will be delivered Direct-to-Home (DTH) via satellite on DD Direct, operated by the Doordashan television service – a division of Prasar Bharati. To mark the launch of the new service, … [Read more...] about Australia Network expands its reach in India
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Walt Disney partners Netflix for original Marvel series
Burbank, California - The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc. have announced a deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel's most popular characters exclusively to leading internet TV network Netflix beginning in 2015. This agreement will see Marvel develop four serialised programmes leading to a miniseries programming event.Led by a series focused on "Daredevil" followed by "Jessica Jones", "Iron Fist" and "Luke Cage", the epic will unfold … [Read more...] about Walt Disney partners Netflix for original Marvel series
Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
Toronto, Canada – Kidscreen has announced the 24 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2013 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the best kids TV and film development work across Australia, Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace.At the inaugural Asian Animation Summit last year, 80% of companies that … [Read more...] about Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
Disney show to debut online and on app
In a first for the Disney/ ABC Television Group, a series will premiere on its popular WATCH service. The animated Sheriff Callie's Wild West, the first Western for preschoolers, will be available for verified viewers on WATCHDisneyJunior.com and the WATCH Disney Junior app for smartphones and tablets beginning November 24, 2013, while the series will premiere on Disney Junior channels and programming blocks globally in 2014. Established last year as part of Disney/ ABC Television Group's … [Read more...] about Disney show to debut online and on app
HIT Entertainment sells over 120 hours of pre-school content globally
HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading pre-school entertainment companies, has announced sales of more than 120 hours for its portfolio including: Mike the Knight, Thomas & Friends and Fireman Sam. The deals significantly increase the global footprint of HIT’s brands with sales to TV and digital platforms across Europe, Australia, Latin America and Asia. Fireman Sam Series 8 has been picked up by France 5, while Universal France has snapped … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment sells over 120 hours of pre-school content globally
“Scandal” S3 launches in the U.S. beating its previous ratings
Scandal’s third season got off to a good start on ABC in the U.S. on October 3, 2013, achieving a 3.6 adult 18-49 rating, the drama’s highest rating ever Scandal currently ranks as the No. 1 returning drama of the 2013/ 2014 season, trumping NCIS’s 3.4 a18-49 premiere on September 24, 2013, according to Disney Media Distribution. The DMD drama out-performed its Season 2 opener, up +71% with adults 18-49. (Source: Nielsen Ratings/ … [Read more...] about “Scandal” S3 launches in the U.S. beating its previous ratings
