Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia’s lifestyle entertainment channel Discovery Travel & Living worked with organizers of culinary event World Gourmet Summit 2008 to feature travel show host Ian Wright to promote its new TV series America the Wright Way in Singapore. Headlined ‘Ian Wright Uncensored’, the British presenter of Discovery shows including Globe Trekker and VIP Weekends with Ian Wright hosted the English-themed dinner attended by over 300 guests from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
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NHNZ to film colossal squid investigation for Discovery Channel
New Zealand – NHNZ will film the first scientific investigation of an adult colossal squid by New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, for a Discovery Channel documentary to be released worldwide late 2008 to support the Te Papa colossal squid preservation program. Discovery Channel is also supporting the research project. The documentary will cover the scientists’ examination of the anatomy of the 495kg, 6 - 8m long specimen of colossal squid where measurements are … [Read more...] about NHNZ to film colossal squid investigation for Discovery Channel
Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia’s lifestyle entertainment channel Discovery Travel & Living worked with organizers of culinary event World Gourmet Summit 2008 to feature travel show host Ian Wright to promote its new TV series America the Wright Way in Singapore. Headlined ‘Ian Wright Uncensored’, the British presenter of Discovery shows including Globe Trekker and VIP Weekends with Ian Wright hosted the English-themed dinner attended by over 300 guests from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Discovery Asia partners ŠKODA for Planet Green programming block in China
Beijing – Discovery Networks Asia will launch from April 16, 2008, a Planet Green programming block in China on Discovery Channel’s China block. ŠKODA Auto, a Volkswagen brand, is the sponsor of the initiative which includes 40 new hours of environmental programmes on 26 TV stations in China. The Planet Green block in China will offer original programming in 2008 including Asia-relevant stories produced out of the region and global specials. Series include Fearless Planet … [Read more...] about Discovery Asia partners ŠKODA for Planet Green programming block in China
Breakthrough Entertainment brings on The Artists and Fishtronaut
Toronto – Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. (BEI), the global distribution arm of Breakthrough Films & Television Inc. (BFTV), Breakthrough Animation Inc (BAI) and Partners in Motion (PIM), will offer its new acquisitions including feature length action-drama The Artists and animated series Fishtronaut at MIPTV. Available in HD, The Artists (1 x 90), produced by Revillusion Films, follows Miles Morris and his group of Hollywood con artists who wreak havoc on wealthy industry power players. … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Entertainment brings on The Artists and Fishtronaut
Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution
Needham/Los Angeles – Echo Bridge Entertainment will acquire, through a share purchase, Alliance Atlantis International Distribution from Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. The deal will allow Echo Bridge Entertainment to distribute rights to first run and catalogue programming from Alliance Atlantis International Distribution worldwide, excluding Canada. Transaction is expected to close within the next three weeks, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions. Terms of the … [Read more...] about Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution