Toronto, Canada - Kidscreen has announced that the location of the 2013 Asian Animation Summit is the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand. The event will once again be held right after Asia Television Forum (ATF) from December 9-11, in a five-star resort & spa venue on Karon Beach that will be announced shortly. Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS 2013 will feature 24 projects from the Asian region seeking financing and market feedback, carefully selected by the … [Read more...] about Second annual Asian Animation Summit to take place in Thailand
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MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
Passion Distribution announced that in the first quarter of 2013, it has licensed programming to over 30 territories in Asia, further expanding its growing presence in the region. LiTV has licenced a number of Scripps Networks International titles from Passion for its Asian footprint, including Celebrity Motor Homes (4 x 30’) and Million Dollar Contractors Season 1 & 2 (26 x 30’). FOX has also finalised a Pan-Asia deal, acquiring Ace of Cakes Season 9 (12 x 30’ & … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment has announced the sale of its children’s animated comedy Camp Lakebottom (26x22’) to Disney XD U.S., as well as, multiple international Disney channels in the UK; Ireland; Benelux; Italy; Spain (through LUK); CEE including Poland; Asia including Japan, Korea and India; Middle East; Turkey; South and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Camp Lakebottom, produced by 9 Story Entertainment for TELETOON Canada, has also been licensed to ABC … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
Connecticut, U.S. – CABLEready has closed a series of global sales agreement, which has collectively exceeded 170 hours of programming. Titles which have been sold include Lost Treasure Hunters (6 x 60) to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India); Inside The Actors Studio (50 x 60, 10 x 120) to Sky (New Zealand) - including the 250th Episode Special and episodes featuring Tina Fey and Liam Neeson; 2013 Tony Awards to ABS-CBN Creative Programmes Inc. (Philippines) and NHK (Japan); as well as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Rupi Sagoo as Director, Content Sales and Distribution
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced today the appointment of Rupi Sagoo as Director, Content Sales and Distribution for Japan and Korea. Sagoo, based out of CTE's Hong Kong office, will report to Wendy Reeds, Executive Vice President, Content Sales and Distribution. Sagoo will be responsible for driving the distribution of Lionsgate's television content as well as sales of Lionsgate's vast library of feature films which includes Summit Entertainment's film portfolio, … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Rupi Sagoo as Director, Content Sales and Distribution
AMC/Sundance Channel Global highlights expansion deals
Park City, Utah – AMC/Sundance Channel Global has concluded distribution agreements with major pay TV platforms in the Philippines and Thailand. These recent developments follow numerous other distribution agreements secured across Europe and Asia over the past few months. This includes additional carriage in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Korea and Taiwan. The company has recently secured distribution for both of its Asian brands, Sundance Channel and WE tv, … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global highlights expansion deals