Viva Communications, Inc. is set to launch MTV Pinoy, the Philippines edition of the world’s premier youth entertainment on February 14, 2014. This marks the start of a collaboration between Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., the home of international entertainment brands MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and more. VIMN Asia and Viva have agreed to collaborate on local production, on-ground … [Read more...] about Viva set to launch MTV Pinoy
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Biblical film “JESUS” to be remastered in ​HD
Orlando, Florida – Amid a wave of biblical theatrical movies releasing this spring, this classic film, re-titled The JESUS Film, will have select theatrical showings around the nation beginning in March. Additionally, partnering with Cinedigm and Mission Home Video, the high-definition film will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital format in retail and online stores nationwide April 1. The JESUS Film is a faithful depiction of Christ's birth, ministry, death … [Read more...] about Biblical film “JESUS” to be remastered in ​HD
Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav
Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Communications has announced the extension of President and CEO David Zaslav's employment contract through the end of the decade. Zaslav has committed to hold the majority of his equity from stock grants to term, furthering the alignment of shareholder and management interests. "David has done a superb job. He built a strong management team that has expanded the company's reach and relevance, increased its market share domestically and … [Read more...] about Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav
Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
Bangkok – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Boomerang, its kids’ channel, is set to launch on TV screens in 11 million households in Thailand next month. Boomerang will be available in Thai language from August 14 and will be the first international kids’ channel on a free cable and satellite platform. The channel will be locally operated by a subsidiary of Major Kantana Broadcasting Co., Ltd (MKB),which is a joint venture between M Picture and Kantana Group, … [Read more...] about Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
YOU On Demand scores US$4m investment
New York, U.S. - YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., the first national Video On Demand (VOD) platform in China, announced that C Media Limited, a mobile video service provider in China, has made a strategic investment in YOU On Demand totalling US $4 million, with the right to make an additional investment of between US $12 and $21 million. The C Media investment will allow YOU On Demand to more aggressively leverage the booming mobile video space. YOU On Demand … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand scores US$4m investment
Nelvana to produce three new BEYBLADE series
Toronto – Nelvana Enterprises and d-rights, Inc. have announced production on three brand new series of BEYBLADE. Beginning fall, BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel will launch with 26 x half-hour episodes. BeyRaiderz Shogun with 13 x half hours will launch spring 2014 and BeyWarriors Cyborg will follow in fall 2014 with 26 x half-hour episodes and two one-hour specials. “Shogun Steel begins the most unique and fantastical vision of the BEYBLADE universe we have seen yet and continues to … [Read more...] about Nelvana to produce three new BEYBLADE series
