Seoul - FCCE Distribution has opened an Asia Pacific office in Singapore, offering distribution and consultancy services, and providing movie-related content services and international formats. Chief commercial officer Justus Verkerk told Television Asia Plus that the Singapore office will be followed by Tokyo in October. Apart from FCCE (Film Content Company Europe), the company founded Newhaven Productions, and extensive on-line property filmsandstars.com is slated for launch in October 2008. … [Read more...] about FCCE sets up shop in Singapore
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NBC Universal Global Networks announce channel launches into Cambodia
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks will launch its full suite of Asian channels in Cambodia. Beginning September 9, Sci Fi, Universal Channel, Hallmark Channel and KidsCo (a joint venture with Cookie Jar Entertainment and Nelvana) will be available in Cambodia. This makes Cambodia the second country in the Asia Pacific region to carry all four channels after Singapore and the third country to launch channels this year. The announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, managing director, NBC … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks announce channel launches into Cambodia
Countdown for Cartoon Network’s BEN 10: Race Against Time
BEN 10: Race Against Time, the live-action made-for-TV CGI movie based on Cartoon Network's animated action-adventure series BEN 10, will launch in Asia Pacific when it premieres in September on Cartoon Network. The movie, which was the most watched telecast in history of Cartoon Network in the US, as well as the #1 show of the day on all television among boys, is anticipated to set similar records in the region. BEN 10 is now being aired in more than 160 countries around the world and is seen … [Read more...] about Countdown for Cartoon Network’s BEN 10: Race Against Time
Cartoon Network reveals pioneer Snaptoons projects
Cartoon Network has unveiled the ideas picked from over 300 entries received for Snaptoons (Short New Asia Pacific Cartoons), the Network's pan-Asian original content development initiative. Cartoon Network's in-house Snaptoons team has been working with the shortlisted creators in developing 10 ideas and will produce at least five completed shorts this year, with a view for further development of the most promising concepts. "This is an ambitious stage of Cartoon Network's long-term commitment … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network reveals pioneer Snaptoons projects
HISTORY HD to debut in Asia Pacific
New York/Singapore/Hong Kong - AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN) announced the launch of The History Channel HD (HISTORY HD) in Singapore and Hong Kong. The launch marks the debut of the HISTORY HD brand in the Asia-Pacific region. The channel will launch on September 1 in Singapore on StarHub Digital Cable and in Hong Kong on now TV in late September. … [Read more...] about HISTORY HD to debut in Asia Pacific
Big names at the Asia Media Summit
Hong Kong - The Asia Media Summit, being held on September 8 in the Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel, will unite 20 of the leading media companies in Asia Pacific from diverse industries including TV, online, print and out-of-home with leaders evaluating who will benefit the most from shifting market dynamics in China, India, North Asia and ASEAN. Confirmed speakers from regional media include Paul Aiello, CEO, STAR Group; Steve Marcopoto, president, Turner Broadcasting Asia Pacific; Emmanuel … [Read more...] about Big names at the Asia Media Summit
