Hollywood – The Jim Henson Company is producing a 3D stop-motion animated version of “Pinocchio”, based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Called Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct the animated film with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Guillermo Del Toro’s … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company and Guillermo Del Toro reinterpret Pinocchio
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Aliens invade AXN
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television’s networks, Asia, announced it has secured the rights from Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. to premiere Falling Skies, the new drama series from DreamWorks Television and TNT Productions. The show is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and stars Noah Wyle (E.R). Falling Skies will premiere on AXN Beyond across South East Asia; and AXN in Taiwan, India and Korea later this year. It debuted in the U.S last month and a second season … [Read more...] about Aliens invade AXN
TNT, Turner Broadcasting launches alien invasion series ‘Falling Skies’
Hong Kong - TNT and Turner Broadcasting System International have teamed for the global premiere of 'Falling Skies', a new drama series from DreamWorks Television, TNT Productions and executive producer Steven Spielberg. 'Falling Skies' will be available in more than 180 million homes worldwide, beginning with the series premieres June 19 in the United States on TNT. Turner Broadcasting holds most worldwide rights to 'Falling Skies'. The alien invasion series will air on TNT networks in several … [Read more...] about TNT, Turner Broadcasting launches alien invasion series ‘Falling Skies’
Technicolor 3D begins Asian roll-out with Thai installations
Bangkok - In preparation for a full Asian roll-out of its Technicolor 3D system this fall, Technicolor Asia did a test run of its 3D system during the Piranha 3D engagement in Bangkok at the Esplanade (Major) Cineplex Ngamwongwan-Khae-Rai theater in early September 2010. Using an independent academic research department from Sripatum University, exit polls were conducted of viewers watching the movie in Technicolor 3D and in Digital 3D. While the size of the survey pool was moderate, results … [Read more...] about Technicolor 3D begins Asian roll-out with Thai installations
The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
Season four of boxing reality series The Contender is currently in production with the assistance of Singapore Tourism Board's Film In Singapore! Scheme. This is the first time that the 12-episode series is being filmed outside of the United States. The show is being hosted by former boxer, actor Tony Danza. Produced by Mark Burnett Productions and Dreamworks Television, the fourth season of The Contender will premiere in the US in December 2008. AXN will air the show in Asia, dtae still to be … [Read more...] about The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
Season four of boxing reality series The Contender is currently in production with the assistance of Singapore Tourism Board’s Film In Singapore! Scheme. This is the first time that the 12-episode series is being filmed outside of the United States. The show is being hosted by former boxer, actor Tony Danza. Produced by Mark Burnett Productions and Dreamworks Television, the fourth season of The Contender will premiere in the US in December 2008. AXN will air the show in Asia, dtae still … [Read more...] about The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore