Sydney - International Film Group (IFG) has signed an exclusive deal with award-winning Australian production company FARMkids to act as the sales agent in the Asia-Pacific, as well as a co-production and executive producer agreement with Brisbane-based media content company The Creative Farm. The deal was announced by IFG's CEO Jennifer Hughes and Ian Jones, executive producer for both FARMkids and The Creative Farm. Commenting on the deals, IFG CEO Jennifer Hughes said, "IFG is committed to … [Read more...] about International Film Group signs deals with The Creative Farm and exclusive agreement with FARMkids
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CNN.com streams 116 million online videos in May
The month of May saw a record-setting month for CNN.com in terms of international traffic as well as the number of online video streams, with more than 116 million reaching global users. In May, CNN.com kept its global users informed of the latest developments surrounding two natural disasters: the cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. During this perod, Myanmar-related coverage generated more than 12.5 million page views; while reporting about the earthquake in China and the millions … [Read more...] about CNN.com streams 116 million online videos in May
EM.Entertainment and Your Family Entertainment end distribution co-op
Unterfoehring - The distribution agreement between EM.Entertainment GmbH and Your Family Entertainment AG will end on September 30, 2008. The exclusivity granted to EM.Entertainment was nullified effective June 30, 2008. Therefore, the program portfolio is distributed on a non-exclusive basis by both EM.Entertainment and Your Family Entertainment until the agreement expires on September 30. … [Read more...] about EM.Entertainment and Your Family Entertainment end distribution co-op
JimJam continues to spread the magic
London - JimJam's general manager Wayne Dunsford, announced the launch on Netherlands' largest cable operator Ziggo, as well as the expansion into Russia and Bulgaria in July. JimJam is also launching into Russia and Bulgaria in July through the channel's new 'Middle East' feed. Showtime Arabia was the first to launch on this feed in April this year, while additional launches will see JimJam available in Arabic, English and Russian languages. The new feed will also expose the channel to the … [Read more...] about JimJam continues to spread the magic
Organizers optimistic for Asia Television Forum 2008
Singapore - With over 70 per cent of the event space already booked six months before the Asia Television Forum (ATF), organizers Reed Exhibitions says the 9th edition of ATF looks set to be a record breaker. "We are pleased with ATF's continuing impressive growth. ATF serves as the TV broadcasting and new media content marketplace bringing together international programming sellers and Asia Pacific buyers," said Michelle Lim, general manager for Reed Exhibitions. "For the past 4 years the ATF … [Read more...] about Organizers optimistic for Asia Television Forum 2008
Mike Morley to step down at Endemol
Endemol International announced that Mike Morley has decided to step down as senior executive director, commercial and creative affairs, from August 2008. Mike has been with Endemol for seven years during which time he has held a number of key senior management positions. These have included being managing director of Endemol Poland before moving on to head up Endemol's Global Creative team and oversee all the group's international format sales, distribution and programme acquisitions. He was … [Read more...] about Mike Morley to step down at Endemol