Hong Kong and Taiwan ˆ Hong Kong-based Artificial Life, Inc., a leading provider of mobile 3G technology, games and applications, and STAR TV today announced an agreement to jointly develop and distribute mobile games across Asia. Under the agreement, Artificial Life, Inc. will develop a range of interactive mobile games as well as mobile accessories such as wallpapers, ring-tones, video mails and screensavers based on Blackie‚s Teenage Club and Lollipop, two popular entertainment programmes on … [Read more...] about STAR and Artificial Life to develop and distribute mobile games
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Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Singapore-The Hallmark Channel has grabbed exclusive pan-regional cable and satellite rights in Asia to The Oprah Winfrey Show, which has been screening on Star World. Channel owners Sparrowhawk Media announced the deal today after sealing a deal with CBS Paramount International, the international distributor of the long-running talk show. The show will launch on the Hallmark Channel in Asia in June. Hallmark Channel Managing Director (Asia Pacific) Andrew Hannah said: "This is a truly fantastic … [Read more...] about Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Malaysian companies close US$69.3 million worth of deals at MIP TV
Cyberjaya-- Malaysian companies closed deals for projects worth RM236 million (US$69.3 million) at MIPTV 2007, according to the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), which led the Malaysian delegation at the market. MDeC helped secure 10 MoAs and several sales of Malaysian audio-visual content by matchmaking sessions at the Malaysian Pavilion. Among the deals concluded were: -Elemental Ventures Sdn Bhd finalized an MoA with … [Read more...] about Malaysian companies close US$69.3 million worth of deals at MIP TV
Southern Star puts the cuffs on City Homicide
Sydney- Southern Star International has collared worldwide sales rights to the new Australian cop drama City Homicide. Due to debut on the Seven Network later this year, the series created by John Hugginson and John Banas examines cases through the eyes of four young detectives and their superiors. The cast includes Shane Bourne (Thank God You're Here), Nadine Garner (Blue Water High), Noni Hazelhurst (Little Fish), Daniel McPherson (The Bill) and Aaron Pederson (The Secret Life of Us). Southern … [Read more...] about Southern Star puts the cuffs on City Homicide
Toei Animation jumps into licensing and merchandising
Los Angeles-- Toei Animation Inc. has expanded into the lucrative licensing and merchandising business by creating an in-house consumer products licensing division headed by Coy Edmunds, the unit‚s newly appointed Director of Business Development and Licensing. Headquartered in Toei‚s Los Angeles offices, the licensing operation will focus on the U.S. market and will launch with the licensing representation of Toei's popular Digimon brand. The new Toei licensing operation will make its debut at … [Read more...] about Toei Animation jumps into licensing and merchandising
Antoine Villeneuve named Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Walt Disney Television India
Burbank- Antoine Villeneuve has been named Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Walt Disney Television India, and will oversee Disney Channel, Toon Disney/Jetix and the newly acquired Hungama kids' television channels in India. The announcement was made today by Rich Ross, President, Disney Channel Worldwide. Villeneuve, who will relocate to Mumbai and assume his new role June 1, will have a dual report to Ross and to the Managing Director for The Walt Disney Company in India. … [Read more...] about Antoine Villeneuve named Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Walt Disney Television India
