Singapore– MyChinaChannel Pte Ltd. (“MCC”), announced the completion of the acquisition of Space Arena Pte Ltd (“Space Arena”), the Singapore-based company organising the annual Visual Asia Expo. The move is part of MCC’s on-going strategy to diversify into areas that are complementary to its existing business and in the process, build new revenue streams. … [Read more...] about MyChinaChannel acquires Space Arena
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9 Story acquires Brown Bag
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group announced that it has acquired award winning animation studio Brown Bag Films. With headquarters in Dublin, a studio in Manchester and an office in Los Angeles, Brown Bag Films employ 170 creative and production staff and is known for producing hit animated children’s series including Octonauts, Doc McStuffins, Bing Bunny and Henry Hugglemonster. This is the first acquisition for 9 Story following an equity investment from media entrepreneur Neil … [Read more...] about 9 Story acquires Brown Bag
21st Century Fox withdraws proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc.
New York – 21st Century Fox announced on August 5 that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch commented: “We viewed a combination with Time Warner as a unique opportunity to bring together two great companies, each with celebrated content and brands. Our proposal had significant strategic merit and compelling financial rationale and our approach had always been friendly. However, Time Warner management and its Board refused to … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox withdraws proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc.
ATN acquires exclusive broadcast rights for first Pro-Kabaddi League
Toronto – Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN) (TSX-SAT), Canada's largest South Asian Broadcaster and pioneer broadcaster of Cricket, announced on July 28 that it has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the first ever Pro-Kabaddi League to be held in India from July 26 to August 31. The Pro-Kabaddi League (PKL) is a professional kabaddi league in India, based on the format of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The first edition of the tournament will feature eight … [Read more...] about ATN acquires exclusive broadcast rights for first Pro-Kabaddi League
Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
BBC Worldwide ANZ has licensed a package of natural history programmes to the Nine Network Australia, including premiere titles Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Tigers about the House, filmed in Australia and Inside the Animal Mind. Told from the perspective of individual animals, Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough follows these animals on their journey from birth to parenthood. Each episode focuses on one stage of life, starting with those … [Read more...] about Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
Nat Geo Korea acquires “The Journey to North Korea 2013”
Hong Kong-based television broadcaster Phoenix Satellite Television has recently concluded its first deal with National Geographic Korea for its award winning 60’ special The Journey to North Korea 2013. The special will premiere on National Geographic Channel in South Korea in August 2014 tentatively. The Journey to North Korea 2013 The Journey to North Korea 2013 won the Certificate of Merit of Investigative Reporting and News Documentary in Chicago International Film Festival … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Korea acquires “The Journey to North Korea 2013”
