Swedish media firm Bringiton has partnered with Nokia's N-Gage mobile gaming platform globally for youth multi-platform series Play Us which has been sold by distributor ShineReveille International to networks in nine countries including the Philippines, France, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Brazil Aiming to take gaming to a wider audience, the Play Us (www.playus.tv) format integrates TV, the Internet and mobile platforms as the multi-platform series follows a team of … [Read more...] about Bringiton, Nokia and ShineReveille team for Play Us
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Toei appoints Biplano as merchandising broker in Spain and Portugal
Tokyo - Toei Animation Co. Ltd. has appointed Spanish licensing company Biplano as merchandising broker for properties Saint Seiya and Dragon Ball for Spain and Portugal, encompassing all merchandising rights with the exception of toys, video games and publishing. Saint Seiya is an anime series following five mystical warriors who have adopted various constellations as their guardian symbols, offering a serious treatment of classic mythological stories and themes. Extending to 508 episodes, the … [Read more...] about Toei appoints Biplano as merchandising broker in Spain and Portugal
Globo TV International unveils LA Screenings slate
Rio de Janeiro - Globo TV International has unveiled its content offerings for LA Screenings to be held May 14-15, 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Century City, Los Angeles. To be available are comedy series The Cleaning Lady which follows the misadventures of a cleaning lady who is always helping her employers and friends; 24-epsiode series Heavy Load that follows the lives of two truck drivers in search of adventure; Antonia, Globo TV International's co-production with O2; Normal People; … [Read more...] about Globo TV International unveils LA Screenings slate
Granada International announces content line-up for Busan Content Market
Hong Kong - Granada International, part of ITV Worldwide, has announced its programming slate for the Busan Content Market to be held May 14-16, 2008 in Korea. Dramas include Bonekickers (6x1hr), a primetime HD series centering on a team of archaeologists on expeditions to uncover stories and conspiracies; Lost In Austen (4x1hr) is a reinvention of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice starring Alex Kingston. Available for all territories excluding China is weekly talk show The May Lee Show … [Read more...] about Granada International announces content line-up for Busan Content Market
CommunicAsia2008 set for June 17-20, Singapore Expo
Singapore - CommunicAsia2008 (CMMA2008), Asia's trade event for the information communications and media industries, is set to be held June 17-20, 2008 at the Singapore Expo. Highlights of the trade show will include the CommunicAsia2008 Summit, a series of industry forums on opportunities in mobile TV, WiMAX and IPTV, featuring speakers including David Kennedy, research director, Ovum; Titus Yong, VP, satellite business, SingTel; and Dr Nongluck Phinainitisart, president, Thaicom plc, sharing … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2008 set for June 17-20, Singapore Expo
CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve
Hong Kong - The eighth annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to be held June 16, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore will be themed 'Ahead of the Curve' to explore the potential for satellite services offered by the increasing demand for communications products in Asia. David Ball, chairman of the CASBAA Satellite Industry Committee and regional vice president, Asia Pacific, for Intelsat said, "The increased demand for spectrum devoted to HDTV, interactive and broadband TV content … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve