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
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The Jim Henson Company licenses Sid The Science Kid to India’s Zee-Q Channel
Hollywood, California – Family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has licensed its four-time Daytime Emmy-nominated preschool series Sid The Science Kid (66 x 30’) to Zee-Q Channel in India for its newly launched edutainment channel, Zee-Q, targeting children ages 4 to 14. Starring the inquisitive and funny preschooler Sid, each episode of Sid The Science Kid features practical skill-building fun, using music and humour to celebrate children’s … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company licenses Sid The Science Kid to India’s Zee-Q Channel
ATF 2012: Former Novovision exec launches TV distribution company in Singapore
Singapore – Nathalie Nennig, a former sales chief with short-format comedy producer/distributor Novovision, is launching her own Singapore-based distribution and acquisition company, DCB Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in the international TV distribution business, Nennig aims to facilitate two-way relationships between the French and European producers/creators with executives in the Asia-Pacific TV industry with DCB Consulting. In addition, DCB will help western … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: Former Novovision exec launches TV distribution company in Singapore
ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
London/ Hong Kong – Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for talent competition programme, Your Face Sounds Familiar, which features celebrities performing as iconic musicians. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV3 is now the second channel in Asia to order a primetime series of Your Face Sounds Familiar from Endemol. The broadcaster has commissioned 10 episodes, to be produced locally by Song Vang Production and Advertising Ltd. and to premiere in 2013. “It’s a hugely entertaining and … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
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
Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
Barcelona – Spanish production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, Imira Entertainment, is heading to next month’s Asia Television Forum with a raft of new sales signed in the region. Sandra, The Fairytale Detective (52 x 13’) has been acquired by terrestrial channels, MediaCorp (Singapore) and CH-9 Media (Malaysia). Hanoi TV / Ho Chi Minh TV (Vietnam)has also acquired free-TV rights to Lola & Virginia (52 X 12´) and Sandra, The Fairytale … [Read more...] about Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia