The home of the famous mouse ears is growing wheels, rolling on skateboards and is into sports, rock music and superheroes. Disney XD, which made its Asian debut on leading payoperator Astro Malaysia on September 15, is unabashedly boy-skewed. Disney says it’s for “kids aged 6 – 14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humour.” “The channel boasts of many firsts,” says Natasha Malhotra, General Manager, … [Read more...] about Disney XD powers into Asia
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Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and Marvel characters team up for new animated series
Production is now underway on Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel, an animated adventure that will assemble characters from two hugely popular franchises, Disney's Phineas and Ferb and Marvel's iconic Super Heroes: Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Thor and Hulk). The epic television event, premiering in summer 2013 on Disney Channel, will mark the first crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney properties. Working closely with Marvel's creative team, Phineas and … [Read more...] about Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and Marvel characters team up for new animated series
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing
Singapore - The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing, reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. Coleman will be tapping into the significant growth in modern retail across the region. He will lead the integrated Retail and Licensing organisation, overseeing all retail and licensing relationships including the publishing business. He will also drive growth across all … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing
Disney Media Distribution to extend Oscar telecast to 2020
California - Disney Media Distribution (DMD) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have extended their agreement for DMD to distribute the annual Academy Awards telecast internationally through 2020, announced Tom Sherak, Academy president and Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group. In February 2012, a worldwide audience of hundreds of millions experienced the Academy Awards in more than 225 international territories via a variety of both traditional broadcast … [Read more...] about Disney Media Distribution to extend Oscar telecast to 2020
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints television and digital media leadership team
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of the senior management team that will be reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. In November 2011, Disney announced the creation of an integrated Disney Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) organisation to harness the market opportunity of this dynamic region. Mr Gilby commented then that they were focused on accelerating the growth of the Disney brand, delivering a rich … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints television and digital media leadership team
FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to Marvel’s The Avengers
Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC) has secured the exclusive pay-TV rights for Marvel Studio’s latest superhero film The Avengers. The hit film will be broadcasted on FIC’s leading movie channel, FOX Movies Premium, across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The Avengers, which stars Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Tom Hiddleston … [Read more...] about FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to Marvel’s The Avengers
