KidsCo, a joint venture owned by NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment, is now broadcasting from Corus Quay in Toronto. The channel also unveiled a new, refreshed on-air look developed by Corus, which will be complemented by original, new content, and a new website. KidsCo’s 2013 re-launch promo reel Recently, KidsCo licensed a slate of fresh content from Nelvana including Beyblade, Grossology, Rolie Polie Olie, Jacob Two-Two and Babar to further bolster the channel’s … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Managing Director of KidsCo TV, Hendrik McDermott (Video inside)
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ATF 2012: DHX Media boosts Asian presence with new deals
DHX Media, an independent producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content, is extending the reach of its brands in Asia, signing a bouquet of new sales and renewals across its library ahead of the Asia Television Forum (ATF). Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has bought Inspector Gadget’s Last Case and Inspector Gadget’s Biggest Caper Ever, as well as the series Gadget Boy, while PCCW's now TV in Hong Kong has … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: DHX Media boosts Asian presence with new deals
Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT has made an agreement with FOX International Channels (FIC) for the distribution of Nat Geo Music HD via the MEASAT-3a satellite. The channel joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E for viewers across the Asian region. Nat Geo Music is aimed at viewers who are passionate about music and world cultures. It features seasoned artists and emerging talents in the music scene to provide viewers with sound that is rich in diversity. Nat Geo Music is … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
ABC Commercial has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the lifestyle series The Flying Winemaker (13 x 30’ HD) launching at ATF next month. The series stars Eddie McDougall – the passionate and renowned owner of The Flying Winemaker boutique wine gallery in Hong Kong – who is on a mission to revolutionise the way people consume and enjoy Asian food and wine. The series follows Eddie pairing Asian cuisine with wines that are being produced internationally and in the wine … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
Update: Asian territories bid for EPL (Thailand and China)
Barclays Premier League announced that Chinese broadcaster Super Sports Media Group has been awarded the exclusive LIVE audio visual broadcast rights for all EPL matches per season for seasons 2013/14-2018/19 in mainland China and Macau. According to C21Media, this deal was made as part of a US$1billion sale of foreign rights. Super Sports has been broadcasting LIVE EPL matches for the last two years and has now extended its partnership through to 2019. The games will be broadcasted on 21 … [Read more...] about Update: Asian territories bid for EPL (Thailand and China)
Celestial Tiger Entertainment announces five new carriage deals
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has announced five new carriage agreements on the first day of the 2012 CASBAA Convention held in Hong Kong. The deals will extend CTE’s channel distribution to Cambodia for the first time, extend CELESTIAL CLASSIC MOVIES’ reach into the Philippines, and create a new on-demand service called KIX Thrill Select for a new over-the-top (OTT) interactive service in … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment announces five new carriage deals
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