Singapore – MediaCorp is partnering with Japanese animation house Madhouse Inc with its investment into Yona Yona Penguin, a 3D CGI Japanese animation film created and produced by Madhouse Inc and France’s Denis Friedman Productions. Produced at a budget of US$13million, Yona Yona Penguin is slated for worldwide theatrical release in mid-2009 in Japanese and French versions with English subtitles. Directed by Japanese animator Rintaro, creator of Astro Boy, Yona Yona Penguin follows … [Read more...] about MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
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Regional telcos to bring in Apple’s iPhone to Asia
SingTel, Bharti Airtel, Globe and Optus have signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia respectively, later this year. Further information on the availability will be released at a later date. The iPhone is an Internet-enabled multimedia mobile handset with a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons. Its functions include camera phone, portable media player, text messaging and video voicemail, as well as e-mail and web … [Read more...] about Regional telcos to bring in Apple’s iPhone to Asia
IPL overshadows STAR Plus’ 5th Grader in India
New Delhi - India's top Hindi general entertainment channel STAR Plus' much-hyped Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hai, the local version of Mark Burnett Productions' format 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' has seen its ratings impacted by the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, and has reportedly decided to air a repeat telecast of the newly-launched quiz show. The thrice-a-week one-hour show, featuring famous actor Shah Rukh Khan, was launched on April 25. According to media … [Read more...] about IPL overshadows STAR Plus’ 5th Grader in India
Trial channel tipped for Granada International
Hong Kong - A trial channel is expected from Granada International within the month. It is anticipated that the channel, possibly to be called ITV Plus, will be made available on a satellite for the region's operators to sample. In the Middle East, UKTV Granada is part of a 15-channel bouquet, for which commercial distribution, sales, advertising sales and marketing are handled by STAR Middle East. Current programming highlights for that channel include Ballroom Bootcamp, Brideshead Revisited, … [Read more...] about Trial channel tipped for Granada International
Viacom18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
Bangkok/Singapore/Hong Kong - Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, a JV between Viacom and Network18 will launch Colors, a Hindi general entertainment channel in India from July 2008. The channel will leverage Viacom's expertise in content creation and building entertainment brands with Network18's experience in media businesses in India across various platforms. To be led by Rajesh Kamat, chief executive officer - Colors, the new channel promises to offer an "entire spectrum of emotions" to viewers, and is … [Read more...] about Viacom18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
A giant step for Ten Sports and WWE in India
Mumbai - World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar The Great Khali created quite a stir during a four-day visit to his native India. Fans were able to meet the 7ft 3 inch, 420 pound giant at live events at the NSIC Exhibition Ground during his two days in New Delhi, May 7 and at Bhavans College Grounds while he was in Mumbai May 9 & 10. Speaking of Khali's visit to India, Mr. Rukin Kizilbash, General Manager-India, Ten Sports, Taj Television India Pvt. Ltd said, "Khali - the only Indian in … [Read more...] about A giant step for Ten Sports and WWE in India