Malaysia/Philippines - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. announced further regional distribution of its brands with Comedy Central Asia leading the charge in Malaysia and the Philippines. Comedy Central Asia has launched in Malaysia as part of ASTRO’s B.yond IPTV with Maxis Home Fibre Internet package, and also in the Philippines on SKYcable as well as Cignal Digital TV. June will see further expansion of Comedy Central Asia’s … [Read more...] about Viacom announces distribution agreements across Southeast Asia
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TBS and Vietnam TV to jointly to copro “The Partner” drama
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) and Vietnam Television (VTV) have announced a large-scale project in which in the first stage of the project, the two stations will jointly produce the special drama The Partner. The special drama paints a vivid picture of how Japan, Vietnam, and their citizens relate today in the world of business and through international marriages. With a cast of stars from both countries, The Partner will feature performances by Noriyuki Higashiyama of Japan … [Read more...] about TBS and Vietnam TV to jointly to copro “The Partner” drama
DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
California, U.S. – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed-to teen networks on YouTube. This deal recognises the growing value of digital content creation and consumption. With this deal, DreamWorks Animation will acquire a next-generation media company, which though its Multi-Channel Network on YouTube has already signed up over 55,000 channels, aggregating over 14 million subscribers and 800 million video … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
New York/Tokyo - Asia Ireton has been appointed General Manager for The History Channel Japan Corp., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Super-Network, Inc. The announcement was made by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific for A+E Networks and Shoji Iwamoto, President, Super Network/Representative Director, The History Channel Japan Corp. Based in Tokyo, Ireton is responsible for all channel operations including programming, production, marketing, affiliate … [Read more...] about Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
GMA Network launches GMA News TV International in Middle East
GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) through its international business unit, GMA International, announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Dubai-based pay-TV platform, My-HD, for the direct-to-home distribution of GMA News TV International in the Middle East. Starting April 5, GMA, together with My-HD, will give Filipinos in the Middle East access to the latest news from home through the network’s third international channel. Leading the contract signing at the GMA Network headquarters … [Read more...] about GMA Network launches GMA News TV International in Middle East
Larry Namer joins SuperBox’s Advisory Board
Beverly Hills – SuperBox, Inc., a social interactive entertainment company, has appointed E! Entertainment Television Co-founder and Metan Development Group President/CEO Larry Namer, to its Advisory Board. An entertainment industry veteran with more than 40 years professional experience in cable television, live events and new media, Namer is the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, a company now valued at more than 3.5 billion USD. Namer is also is a founding partner of Metan … [Read more...] about Larry Namer joins SuperBox’s Advisory Board
