Star Wars Rebels, a new series, is scheduled to premiere in Fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world. Screenwriter/producer Simon Kinberg is an executive producer on Star Wars Rebels and will write the premiere episode. He is joined by Greg Weisman and Dave Filoni as executive producers, who the latter served as supervising director of the Emmy nominated Star Wars: The Clone Wars since 2008. Star … [Read more...] about New “Star Wars” animated TV series begins production for 2014 premiere
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SingTel mio TV to launch Disney Channels
Singapore - SingTel has announced that it will launch The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia’s suite of kids’ entertainment channels including Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD on mio TV’s Family+ Pack from June 1, 2013. The channels will be available in dual languages (English and Mandarin). The Disney Channels will also be available on catch-up via mio TV’s on-demand service. “We are delighted to welcome the Disney channels to mio TV’s growing … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV to launch Disney Channels
9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment has announced the sale of its children’s animated comedy Camp Lakebottom (26x22’) to Disney XD U.S., as well as, multiple international Disney channels in the UK; Ireland; Benelux; Italy; Spain (through LUK); CEE including Poland; Asia including Japan, Korea and India; Middle East; Turkey; South and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Camp Lakebottom, produced by 9 Story Entertainment for TELETOON Canada, has also been licensed to ABC … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
Marvel Mania, and More!
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has launched its newest kids channel, Disney XD, on StarHub TV in Singapore. Singapore is the second country in Southeast Asia to air the channel, following its debut on Malaysia’s Astro last September. The channel also has the distinction of being the first High-Definition kids channel offering on StarHub TV. XD airs in two languages – English and Mandarin – and is targeted at kids aged from 6 – 14. The channel sits on … [Read more...] about Marvel Mania, and More!
Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
Lee Soo Hui, Vice President of Media Business Unit, StarHub (left); and Natasha Malhotra, General Manager, Branded Media Content, The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia (right) posing with Marvel superhero Spide-Man. Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) together with StarHub, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Singapore, on March 16 at 10am. The channel is the first High-Definition Kids channel offering on StarHub TV (Disney XD HD - Channel 360), … [Read more...] about Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
Disney XD to launch in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA), together with Astro, Malaysia’s leading Pay-TV operator, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Malaysia on 15 September. Disney XD, aimed at kids aged 6-14, will be the first international kids channel on Astro’s basic platform and will be available in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil. Available in both SD (channel 617) and HD (channel 637), the 24-hour service features a mix of … [Read more...] about Disney XD to launch in Malaysia