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
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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
Discovery Networks Asia partners with Tourism NSW
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia and Tourism New South Wales (Tourism NSW), the Australian state government’s tourism expert has announced the start of a partnership that will start this month and extend till the end of 2008 to promote the region to Discovery Channel and Discovery Travel & Living viewers across Asia-Pacific. Matt Brown, NSW Minister for Tourism, said “This promotion will reach priority markets for Tourism NSW in countries including Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia partners with Tourism NSW
Asian broadcasters snaffle Taffy Entertainment’s animation offerings
Paris – Taffy Entertainment, a worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company, has sold animated series Code Lyoko, Fantastic Four, Dive Olly Dive! and Dr. Dog to Asian broadcasters. Hong Kong’s ATV, Philippines’ ABS-CBN and OBS Korea picked up Fantastic Four while Animax in Korea and Pakistan’s Starlight took the first season of Code Lyoko. Cartoon Network India, Cineplex Thailand and Indonesia’s TPI bought Dive Olly Dive! HBO Asia fetched Dr … [Read more...] about Asian broadcasters snaffle Taffy Entertainment’s animation offerings
