London – FremantleMedia International has signed a long-term deal with DR, one of the leading broadcasters in Denmark, for the popular Australian serial drama Neighbours. The long-running sun-filled soap produced by FremantleMedia Australia will air in a daytime slot stripped Monday to Friday. The show will engage at a key episode within the series when a new family is soon to arrive at the internationally renowned “Ramsay Street”, as the prelude to some explosive storylines. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Australia’s “Neighbours” moves into Denmark
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ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will mark the thirteenth and final series of their long-running crime drama, Poirot, by presenting the star of the series, David Suchet, at MIPTV. Produced by ITV Studios, Poirot Series 13 (5 x 120’) will debut this MIPTV, bringing the number of episodes available to the international market place to 71. ITVS GE will celebrate the series’ Grand Finale by bringing David Suchet, who has played Hercule Poirot in all 13 series, to meet press and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
Astro On-The-Go service now available worldwide
(From Left) Dato' Rohana Rozhan, CEO, Astro.jpg; Brian Lenz, Chief Innovation Officer, Astro.jpg; Liew Swee Lin, Chief Commercial Officer, Astro.jpg; Henry Tan, COO, Astro Melbourne, Australia – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) has launched its Astro On-The-Go (AOTG) service, which aims to cater to Malaysians anywhere in the world to enjoy the best of Malaysian content, live sports and breaking news. Astro launched the service in Melbourne, Australia. According to the company, almost … [Read more...] about Astro On-The-Go service now available worldwide
Kantar Media expands Asian footprint
London – The Cambodian Broadcasting Service has awarded Kantar Media a two year contract for television audience research. The contract, beginning this year, extends Kantar Media's footprint for audience research to 62 countries including eight Asian Pacific countries: Australia, China, Cambodia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. Kantar Media will record the television viewing habits of more than 500 homes in specific regions and urban areas including Phnom … [Read more...] about Kantar Media expands Asian footprint
HIT Entertainment announces sales to Asia and Australasia
CGI series, Mike The Knight London – HIT Entertainment, a children’s entertainment producer and rights owner, has announced that its Hong Kong office has secured a raft of TV sales for 100 hours of programming to Asia, Australia and New Zealand for pre-school properties Mike the Knight, Thomas & Friends and Fireman Sam. The CGI series that follows cheeky medieval character Mike the Knight (52 x 12’) will air in South East Asia and Hong Kong on Disney Junior. HIT … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment announces sales to Asia and Australasia
Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
Singapore – Tiger Street Football, the five-a-side football tournament that pits the best local teams against the top international street teams in a customised oval cage, returns this year and expands to seven key cities across the region, an increase from the five last year. Organised by Tiger Beer in partnership with FOX SPORTS Event Management team, the competition will also see legendary Italian football superstar Fabio Cannavaro coming on board as the official Tournament Ambassador. … [Read more...] about Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
