Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced last week the acquisition of a majority stake in Locomotive Global Inc. Locomotive Global Inc., a production company based in India, is led by industry veterans Scott Anderson, former programming and acquisition strategy head for the Hallmark Channel who also was with Starz/Encore and Liberty Media Corporation, and Sunder Aaron, co-founder of … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquires Locomotive Global
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Alfred Haber Television secures top international sales
New Jersey − Alfred Haber, president of Alfred Haber Television, Inc. (AHTI) announced that the company has secured key international sales for the highly successful made-for-television motion picture Let it Snow (1 x 120'), the Hallmark Channel original movie which premiered in the U.S. with over 6.1 million viewers and today ranks as the 2nd most-watched Hallmark telecast ever among household delivery. Among the leading international broadcasters that AHTI has finalised deals with … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber Television secures top international sales
Universal Networks International launches DIVA Universal in Asia
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) announced its plans to launch a new entertainment channel, DIVA Universal, in Asia on 19 September 2010. A vibrant and dynamic brand, DIVA Universal will replace Hallmark Channel reaching more than 20 million viewers across 21 Asian countries. The launch of DIVA Universal is part of UNI’s global expansion strategy and the roll out of its refocused portfolio of five flagship channel brands. DIVA Universal is a stylish yet personable … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International launches DIVA Universal in Asia
Losing big wins ratings
Original or acquired format? Acquired program. Hallmark Channel was the exclusive channel to watch the inaugural season of the unscripted series first and exclusively in 22 territories across Asia. Why has it been chosen as a case study? What measurables do you have eg ratings, viewer voting, web traffic, contests, press coverage? The Biggest Loser Asia is tremendously successful on Hallmark Channel. Not only has it become a staple program for viewers across Asia, TBLA has propelled Hallmark … [Read more...] about Losing big wins ratings
Record performance of Biggest Loser Asia drives Hallmark Channel to the top
Singapore - Hallmark Channel is the #1 Astro English Channel in Malaysia during The Biggest Loser Asia's timeslot as of the latest episode broadcast on 2 February 2010. It propelled Hallmark Channel to top by a significant 135% lead ahead of the second highest English Astro channel for viewers Astro 6+. Hallmark Channel also ranked sixth during the same timeslot amongst all Astro channels (Source: AGB Nielsen Media Research, 2 February 2010, 9pm, Astro 6+). The Biggest Loser Asia is an … [Read more...] about Record performance of Biggest Loser Asia drives Hallmark Channel to the top
The Biggest Loser Asia weighs-in November 24
Hallmark Channel's pan-regional reality show The Biggest Loser Asia, is set to debut on 24 November 2009, then every Tuesday at 9pm (SG, MY, PH, HK)and 8pm (TH, WIB). Contestants will be split into two competing teams, blue and red, trained by KL-based Kiwi expatriate Dave Nuku and Australian Kristy Curtis. As a personal trainer in his hometown of Wellington NZ, Nuku trained the cast and crew of the Lord of The Rings trilogy for cinematic fitness. His opposite number is Australian-Chinese health … [Read more...] about The Biggest Loser Asia weighs-in November 24
