Mumbai- BBC Worldwide in India has announced a deal with AXN India providing the broadcaster with more than 60 hours of BBC’s factual entertainment and drama programmes. Titles comprise four series of Top Gear, two series of Orphan Black and three series of Sherlock. The deal includes the pre-sale of Top Gear (S21 and 22), Orphan Black (S2), and Sherlock (S3). All programmes will be seen exclusively on AXN India throughout the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide in programming deal with AXN India
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Tata Sky selects Cisco’s Videoscape Video Everywhere solution
New Delhi, India – Cisco has announced that Tata Sky, one of the leading innovators in the direct-to-home (DTH) space in the country, has deployed the Cisco’s Videoscape Video Everywhere solution, a thin-client user interface application that enables multiscreen experiences beyond the set-top box. Rolled out first on iOS and soon to be on Android platforms, this live streaming service can be used on mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets. Videoscape … [Read more...] about Tata Sky selects Cisco’s Videoscape Video Everywhere solution
Analytics company Nepa opens Singapore office
Following the successful ventures in the two largest Asian markets, India and China, Nepa is now fulfilling its strategy of offering its services across Asia Pacific. The new expansion is headed from Singapore by Mats Isenberg who comes directly from Nepa India which he established and has managed since 2009. Nepa, a Swedish company, now offers innovative, actionable and cost effective analytical services and consumer insights to media owners, consultants and advertisers in Asia Pacific. … [Read more...] about Analytics company Nepa opens Singapore office
DQ Entertainment inks $37 million production and licensing deals
DQ Entertainment, the global entertainment production and distribution group, has announced that it has concluded a number of TV co-production and licensing deals during its second fiscal quarter to 30 September 2013 and at MIPCOM 2013. The gross value of these co-production and licensing deals between the partners is approximately $37m (INR 2220m), of which approximately $12m (INR 720m) is attributable to DQE and expected to be accrued as revenue over the next fiscal year … [Read more...] about DQ Entertainment inks $37 million production and licensing deals
Disney India’s MD to step down
The Economic Times has reported that Ronnie Screwvala is stepping down from his post as Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company's (TWDC) India operations. Siddharth Roy Kapur, currently MD, Disney UTV's studio's business, will take over the company's India operations effective January 1, 2014, with Screwvala assisting in the transition until June 2014, added the report. The Walt Disney Company India started operations in July 2004 with its head office located in Mumbai, and in … [Read more...] about Disney India’s MD to step down
Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero to debut on Cartoon Network
Mumbai – Cartoon Network, Graphic India and POW! Entertainment have announced a partnership that will bring Stan Lee’s first-ever Indian superhero to life. The movie, 66 minutes in length, is called Chakra: The Invincible and will premiere on Cartoon Network in 34 million households in India on November 30, 2013.Talking about his first-ever Indian superhero, Stan Lee said, "I am incredibly excited to be collaborating with my friends at Graphic India as we launch … [Read more...] about Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero to debut on Cartoon Network