Singapore – The 13th Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) held in conjunction with ScreenSingapore 2012 was officially opened yesterday by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information. With the convergence of traditional and new entertainment platforms, ATF is evolving to present a more holistic show, going beyond its largely television focus to include digital innovations, film and new media content. A first for ATF this year is the showcase of … [Read more...] about ATF and ScreenSingapore 2012 open with new milestones
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The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing
Singapore - The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing, reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. Coleman will be tapping into the significant growth in modern retail across the region. He will lead the integrated Retail and Licensing organisation, overseeing all retail and licensing relationships including the publishing business. He will also drive growth across all … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing
FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to Marvel’s The Avengers
Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC) has secured the exclusive pay-TV rights for Marvel Studio’s latest superhero film The Avengers. The hit film will be broadcasted on FIC’s leading movie channel, FOX Movies Premium, across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The Avengers, which stars Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Tom Hiddleston … [Read more...] about FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to Marvel’s The Avengers
The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
Burbank, California – Marvel’s latest superhero film The Avengers has shattered the domestic opening weekend records of all time with $207.4 million for May 4-6, according to The Walt Disney Studios. In 12 days, the film breached the $600 million threshold at the global box office with a cumulative worldwide gross of an estimated $654.8 million. The Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically in just three days. The domestic debut on Friday, May 4, … [Read more...] about The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
Cartoon Network’s acquisition of key Marvel Comics properties
Hong Kong - As part of an output deal, Cartoon Network will become the exclusive partner for Marvel's next three productions including Marvel Super Hero Squad, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Thor. … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network’s acquisition of key Marvel Comics properties
Endemol and Teshkeel to co-produce children’s animation
Endemol has partnered with Kuwait-based publishing group Teshkeel Media to bring to life a new animated series based on its popular superhero comic books, THE 99. Launched in 2006, THE 99 comic book series and is illustrated and scripted by former and current Marvel and DC Comics writers and artists whose credits include X-Men, Spider-Man, Superman, Iron Man, Batman and Power Rangers. The comics are distributed widely throughout the Middle East, South Asia and Indonesia. THE 99 animated series … [Read more...] about Endemol and Teshkeel to co-produce children’s animation