Seoul – Korean rivals Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are collaborating for the first time to jointly develop a mobile TV technology aimed at becoming the industry standard in North America. The surprise and inaugural cooperation was jointly announced by Park Jong-woo, head of Samsung Electronics' digital media division, and Paik Woo-hyun, LG's chief technology officer. The companies are targeting to win the North American mobile TV device market which is expected to generate sales … [Read more...] about Samsung and LG join hands for new mobile TV technology
Co-Productions
International Networks to distribute STAR’s Indian channels in the US
Centennial, CO/Hong Kong - International Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast and aggregator of multi-ethnic programming in the US, and STAR Group have signed a deal to have the former represent five of STAR’s Indian channels to MSOs in the US. The five channels covered by the deal include STAR India Plus, India’s top Hindi pay-TV channel offering prime time programmes including soap operas such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thii, as well as reality and game shows; STAR … [Read more...] about International Networks to distribute STAR’s Indian channels in the US
Fortune Star titles to be distributed online in Japan by Tsutaya Discas
Hong Kong/Japan – STAR has inked a deal with Japanese online content provider Tsutaya Discas to distribute 20 movie titles from STAR’s Fortune Star library via Internet in Japan. Titles available from May 14, 2008 via Tsutaya Discas electronic rental (ER) and electronic sell through (EST) download services included Fist of Fury and Way of the Dragon starring Bruce Lee, the Project A series starring Jackie Chan, and the A Chinese Ghost Story series. STAR owns a multi-language library … [Read more...] about Fortune Star titles to be distributed online in Japan by Tsutaya Discas
AXN to premiere Afterworld across TV, online and mobile platforms
Hong Kong – Action and adventure channel AXN will premiere new post apocalyptic world 2.5D animated series, Afterworld, on May 19, 2008, and will complement the TV series with online and mobile initiatives. The series will also air on Animax channel from July 7. Afterworld follows the protagonist’s journey to find his family in the aftermath of a global catastrophe where electronic technology has suddenly been rendered useless. A dedicated website has been created to offer … [Read more...] about AXN to premiere Afterworld across TV, online and mobile platforms
2waytraffic and Endemol in multi-territory deal for Ba Ba Boom
2waytraffic International and Endemol International have signed a multiple territory deal for Ba Ba Boom, the former’s new game show format. Following Ba Ba Boom’s launch at MIPTV in April 2008, the deal provides Endemol the right to produce the format in more than 20 territories including Australia, India, the Middle East, Russia, US, UK, France and Italy. Developed in-house by 2waytraffic, Ba Ba Boom is a game show featuring the Ba Ba Boom panel of 10 models with coins under three … [Read more...] about 2waytraffic and Endemol in multi-territory deal for Ba Ba Boom
FME picks up new series from BermanBraun and Original Productions
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has signed deals with BermanBraun and Thom Beers’ Original Productions to acquire international TV, home entertainment and format rights to four new shows on NBC Television Network’s 2008/2009 schedule. The deal covers America’s Toughest Jobs, Swords, Shark Taggers and a fourth series to be named in the following weeks to form a primetime programming block of more than 30 hours. FME has picked up international TV rights including Canada, and … [Read more...] about FME picks up new series from BermanBraun and Original Productions