Singapore – Mediacorp has announced a fresh lineup of programmes on Okto for 2018 to appeal to its target audience of young people and those who lead active lifestyles and pursue active learning. In the pipeline are Okto’s first original local sitcom for children, Upside Down, which debuts in January 2018, A rugby drama, Hullet Tigers, that draws its inspiration from Singapore’s 200-year-old sporting heritage, debuting in late 2018 An interactive studio-based, history-focused game show … [Read more...] about Okto’s new lineup includes children
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MNC appoints YING GROUP at HK Filmart 2017
Singapore – YING GROUP will be the sales representative for media giant MNC Indonesia this March at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (HK FILMART) 2017. The award animation series Kiko will be added to Ying Group’s catalogue for the event. As part of Ying Group’s move to expand its library and offer a wider range of genres, this move presents a new opportunity for Asian animation productions to be represented and distributed in Australia and New Zealand. … [Read more...] about MNC appoints YING GROUP at HK Filmart 2017
NHK radio drama honoured at ABU Prizes
Hanoi - The winners of this year’s Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes were announced in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 28, 2013. There were more than 350 entries (over 150 for TV and over 100 for radio) in 13 categories.NHK's programme A Happy Death, entered in drama category, was selected as a commended entry. The annual ABU Prizes, organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union for radio and television programmes, honours programmes in categories such … [Read more...] about NHK radio drama honoured at ABU Prizes
Disney’s Sofia the First crosses platforms
Disney Junior's Sofia the First, a fairytale about a little girl who becomes a princess, is launching a digital EP album from Walt Disney Records on November 13 on iTunes and other digital retailers, and premiering an animated television movie event, Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess, on November 18 on Disney Channel and on November 22 on Disney Junior in the U.S. A Sofia the First series premieres in early 2013. The franchise recently launched an illustrated storybook from Disney Publishing … [Read more...] about Disney’s Sofia the First crosses platforms
Phobias abound in Australia
Omnilab Media’s Ambience Entertainment in partnership with Chocolate Liberation Front (CLF) has commenced work on the Australian animated series The Adventures of Figaro Pho. Ambience Entertainment Producer, David Webster says, “This Australian series is a great example of how an industry can work together from both a financing and creative point of view and cross state borders to maximise talent and support for the project. Figaro Pho will employ a team of 47 people in Sydney, 22 … [Read more...] about Phobias abound in Australia
KidsCo celebrates Festival of Lights with original production
KidsCo, the international children’s channel, is celebrating Deepavali, the Indian festival of lights, through a series of idents that will be shown globally, throughout November. KidsCo commissioned Asian animation production company, Image Venture Ltd., based in Chennai India, to develop the idents. More in next week's executive news. … [Read more...] about KidsCo celebrates Festival of Lights with original production
