FremantleMedia Kids & Family (FMK) announced that food-themed, animated comedy series Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers is the first project from its co-production deal with leading Thai production company Shellhut Entertainment. Aimed at children aged 6 to 9, the show is being developed by show runner Dan Clark with Bill Kopp as director and FMK’s EVP, Bob Higgins as executive producer. FMK holds the distribution and licensing rights for the series in all territories, with the … [Read more...] about FMK partners with Shellhut entertainment
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Eutelsat hire Philippe Lin
Paris / Singapore- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that Philippe Lin has been appointed CEO of their China office. Lin will leverage his extensive commercial and institutional experience to steer the development of Eutelsat’s activities in China. He joins Eutelsat from Airbus China after 15 years as Vice-President and Chief Representative. Prior to Airbus he held executive appointments at Total, both in Beijing and in Paris. He began his career in China working … [Read more...] about Eutelsat hire Philippe Lin
Banijay names French CEO
Francois de Brugada De Brugada, who has been with Banijay since its launch in 2008, will oversee the firm’s three French producers, Air Productions, Banijay Productions France and H2O, as well as co-venture Canal Sat channel Non-Stop People and all future efforts in the territory. He was previously executive VP, content and COO at the wider Banijay Group. “We have consolidated our position in multiple territories and France is now a very important part of our business that we … [Read more...] about Banijay names French CEO
BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
Sydney - Australians will soon be able to enjoy premium health and lifestyle content through Brand New Media’s (BNM) new IPTV channel, healthyMEtv from January 7, 2014. Content will also be available through Seven West Media’s Plus 7. healthyMEtv will offer a new online experience bringing health and happiness to Australians, with over 150 programmes covering the best of fitness, nutrition and healthy living. Channel hosts include sports legend George Gregan, journalist and news … [Read more...] about BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
Technicolor to partner DreamWorks Animation to launch joint 4K streaming service
Las Vegas - M-GO revealed their new 4K streaming service, set to be launched on Samsung Ultra HD TVs. M-GO will kick off with DreamWorks Animation content available exclusively amongst about 100 full-length 4K theatrical hits and popular TV shows from Hollywood’s leading studios and networks. M-GO will run its 4K streaming solution on both native 4K content, as well as Technicolor-processed content optimized for Ultra HD TVs, they revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show … [Read more...] about Technicolor to partner DreamWorks Animation to launch joint 4K streaming service
Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
David Ellender stepped down from his position as CEO of FremantleMedia International in early August this year. Following the announcement, Jens Ritcher will be appointed as new CEO of FremantleMedia International. Previously, Ellender was in charge of overseeing FremantleMedia's new global distribution and Kids & Family Entertainment division. Ellender left the company after spending twelve years at the helm. David Ellender FremantleMedia has released a … [Read more...] about Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
