The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) was held at the National Library Building in Singapore from May 25-30 has concluded. The 6-day event brings together content creators and producers with parents, teachers, and librarians from all around the region, returning for its fourth year. This year’s AFCC also featured a one-day Media Summit held on May 29, gathering content creators and media professional globally focusing on Asian children’s media content. The Media … [Read more...] about Asian Festival of Children’s Content concludes
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Tom Keaveny promoted at Discovery Networks International
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, will be moving to the newly created role of President of International Affiliate Sales for Discovery Networks International (DNI), based in London. He will assume his new role on September 1, 2013. Keaveny’s new position will see him head up the company’s global affiliate sales strategy, as well as take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of Discovery’s Joint Sales Organisation, which manages … [Read more...] about Tom Keaveny promoted at Discovery Networks International
Discovery Kids turns one
Original series Adventure 8: Zoo Games, which premiered in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong in March 2013. Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) this week celebrates a milestone with Discovery Kids, marking a successful first year since launching in Asia in April 2012. The channel is now available to over 20 million homes in seven countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong and India – with content offered in seven different … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids turns one
MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
Connecticut, U.S. – CABLEready has closed a series of global sales agreement, which has collectively exceeded 170 hours of programming. Titles which have been sold include Lost Treasure Hunters (6 x 60) to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India); Inside The Actors Studio (50 x 60, 10 x 120) to Sky (New Zealand) - including the 250th Episode Special and episodes featuring Tina Fey and Liam Neeson; 2013 Tony Awards to ABS-CBN Creative Programmes Inc. (Philippines) and NHK (Japan); as well as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
ATF 2012: DHX Media boosts Asian presence with new deals
DHX Media, an independent producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content, is extending the reach of its brands in Asia, signing a bouquet of new sales and renewals across its library ahead of the Asia Television Forum (ATF). Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has bought Inspector Gadget’s Last Case and Inspector Gadget’s Biggest Caper Ever, as well as the series Gadget Boy, while PCCW's now TV in Hong Kong has … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: DHX Media boosts Asian presence with new deals
CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
Manila – CASBAA’s TV Upfronts road show 2012 landed in Manila on November 14 with a programme of ad sales presentations for agencies, clients and media. Produced in association with Campaign Asia-Pacific and in-market partner SkyCable, “The Philippines Screenings” followed similarly successful engagements in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A showcase for pay-TV networks to screen their upcoming programming, the event included presentations from BBC … [Read more...] about CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening