CBeebies is presenting eight classic children’s stories from publishers Barefoot Books and Ladybird Books, in the form of forty short illustrated films. These films will be created from eight well-known fables including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Magic Porridge Pot, Shopping With Dad and Emily’s Tiger. Each will be read with a distinct local flavour by CBeebies presenters in Asia and Australia, among other regions. The films were commissioned as an addition to the … [Read more...] about Fables for preschoolers
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Thaicom and AsiaSat make orbital agreement
Hong Kong/Bangkok – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and Thaicom Public Company Limited (THAICOM), today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to provide satellite services from the orbital location of 120 degrees East. Under the agreement, the two companies will place an interim satellite at the 120 degrees East orbital slot, while a new satellite contracted with Space Systems/Loral will be launched in early 2014. AsiaSat and THAICOM will provide … [Read more...] about Thaicom and AsiaSat make orbital agreement
Divide and rule
SES is increasing its focus on emerging and growth markets. It has introduced four global sales regions, with a dedicated management leading the respective SES teams. One of the four regions is Asia Pacific/ India/ Middle East, which will be headed by Deepak Mathur. In his new position, Mathur reports to Chief Commercial Officer Ferdinand Kayser. Mathur has successfully developed the activities of SES in Asia and Africa over the past ten years. He remains based in Singapore and will work closely … [Read more...] about Divide and rule
Outdoor’s New Year resolution
Singapore – Outdoor Channel (Asia) is premiering more than 300 hours of new and exclusive first run programming series and specials in 2012 – all in high definition. The 2012 schedule will consist of freshly acquired Asian and international outdoor sports entertainment programmes, as well several new original productions and returning the latest top-rated shows from the US. The network has also announced a revamped schedule to be anchored by several distinct programming franchises … [Read more...] about Outdoor’s New Year resolution
KidsCo’s founder takes his leave
London – Paul Robinson, Managing Director of KidsCo, has decided to leave the broadcaster to pursue other professional opportunities. Robinson founded KidsCo along with Sparrowhawk Media in 2005 and he has since spearheaded and driven the company’s international growth. KidsCo’s Board of Directors announced that Hendrik McDermott, a member of NBCUniversal International’s business development team, will serve as interim MD. KidsCo, a joint venture between NBCUniversal … [Read more...] about KidsCo’s founder takes his leave
Tuchman to lead Sundance Channel global
New York – Bruce Tuchman has joined AMC Networks Inc. as President of the company’s international division. Tuchman joins AMC Networks from MGM Worldwide Networks, where he served as President since 2001. In his new role, Tuchman will lead the strategic expansion of the company’s global business, including the distribution, programming and marketing of Sundance Channel, currently distributed in Europe, Canada and Asia, and WE tv, currently distributed in Asia. Based in New York … [Read more...] about Tuchman to lead Sundance Channel global