HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
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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
CBS and Lionsgate enter a 50/50 partnership on TVGN and TVGuide.com
New York – CBS Corporation (CBS) and Lionsgate announced that they have entered into a 50/50 partnership for the entertainment cable network TVGN and its website TVGuide.com. The basic cable network will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date. The venture will combine CBS's programming, production and marketing assets with Lionsgate's resources in motion pictures, television and digitally delivered content. … [Read more...] about CBS and Lionsgate enter a 50/50 partnership on TVGN and TVGuide.com
Celestial licenses over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s content to Asian broadcasters and platforms
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced that it has closed licensing deals for over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s TV series and feature films with broadcasters and entertainment platforms in Southeast Asia and Greater China in calendar 2012. This includes the sale of Mad Men Season 5 to FOX International Channels (FIC), Anger Management to Comedy Central Asia, Boss to HBO Asia and Nashville to beTV and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), as well as a slate of current and … [Read more...] about Celestial licenses over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s content to Asian broadcasters and platforms
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
YOU On Demand inks VOD deal with Screen Media Ventures in China
New York – YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., China's leading national Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand (VOD) platform, has entered a licensing agreement with Screen Media Ventures to distribute their films via Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD) and Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD). Among the Screen Media films that will be available through YOU On Demand are Mike Myers’ Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery; Drop Dead Gorgeous, which … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand inks VOD deal with Screen Media Ventures in China