Sydney – Beyond Distribution has been appointed worldwide distributor of new reality-factual entertainment series Jetstream, to be launched at MIPTV, being held in Cannes from April 7-11, 2008. Produced by Paperny Films Inc. in association with Discovery Channel Canada, Jetstream chronicles the adventures of a group of Air Force fighter pilots training and competing against each other to fly the F-18 Hornet fighter jet. The HD series features exclusive access to the 410 Training Squadron … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution takes Jetstream worldwide
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Discovery Channel Magazine debuts across Asia
Singapore – The Discovery Channel Magazine, a consumer publication inspired by the television network, has debuted across Asia. The launch event was attended by more than 200 industry guests in Singapore on February 22, 2008, while a second trade event is scheduled for February 26 in Hong Kong. The Discovery Channel Magazine is a collaborative effort between Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia, part of The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., global publisher and … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Magazine debuts across Asia
NBDtv clinches raft of programming sales
London – DCD Media-owned NBDtv, UK-based independent distributor, has made a raft of international sales for its slate of music and documentary programming. Christina Aguilera Back to Basics: Live And Down Under (1 x 60”), which follows the singer and her 12-piece band on their ‘Back To Basics’ world tour, has been licensed by Japan’s WHD, Australia’s XYZ, VH1 in the US, MTV in Italy, Switzerland’s SF and VIVA and Israel’s HOT Vision. The fifth … [Read more...] about NBDtv clinches raft of programming sales
ABC Commercial brings Bindi out of the jungle
Children’s wildlife series, Bindi: The Jungle Girl will premiere in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, following sales closed by ABC Commercial. The deals have come within four months of the series’ international launch at MIP Junior in October 2007. In the natural history program which focuses on conservation, Bindi travels across the world to feature local wildlife and highlight how animals should be treated. Bindi: The Jungle Girl premiered on ABC TV in July 2007 and … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial brings Bindi out of the jungle
Neville Meijers helms Qualcomm’s MediaFLO Technologies as SVP and GM
San Diego – Qualcomm Incorporated, developer of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, has appointed Neville Meijers as Senior Vice President and General Manager for MediaFLO Technologies. Reporting to Andrew Gilbert, Executive Vice President, Qualcomm, and President of MediaFLO Technologies and Qualcomm Internet Services, Meijers leads business development, engineering, marketing, partner relations, product and programme management functions, as well as global organization. … [Read more...] about Neville Meijers helms Qualcomm’s MediaFLO Technologies as SVP and GM
Discovery HD to debut in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV
Hong Kong – Discovery Networks Asia will launch Discovery HD on PCCW’s now TV IPTV service in Hong Kong from Jan 31. The high definition network’s debut in Hong Kong extends the service to 15 international markets including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Germany, Austria, Ireland, UK, Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Offering exclusive programs from Discovery's library of HD content from 29 television brands, Discovery HD provides independently … [Read more...] about Discovery HD to debut in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV