Patrick Schult is responsible for Asian development for the global production company as well as rolling out established Fremantle formats such as Idol and Got Talent in the region. Previously, he was senior Vice President in Europe, looking after development and sales in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Schult has also worked at Pearson Television and Australia’s Grundy Entertainment. Television Asia Plus gets the low-down on how Fremantle has fared in this challenging but exciting year … [Read more...] about Freeform
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MIPCOM’s Cannes-do attitude
Baptism by fire is one way to describe my entry into the TV ASIA Plus team. Multiple media projects throughout September meant I only had my first day “on the job” at MIPCOM. But it was really no better place to get the ball rolling and from the numerous conversations I had with industry players – both large and small – throughout the week in Cannes, this year’s MIPCOM was indeed a success. Only 12 months ago the industry was in the middle of a global economic … [Read more...] about MIPCOM’s Cannes-do attitude
Malaysia’s MDeC announces two new co-production deals and distribution agreement at MIPCOM
Cannes - Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) announced that two of its MSC Malaysia-status companies have secured international co-production deals at MIPCOM 2010 to produce kids’ properties Kung Fu Chicken and Red, Yellow & Blue. Animasia Studio (Malaysia), Agogo International (Hong Kong) and Neptuno Films (Spain) will co-produce 2D animated action adventure series Kung Fu Chicken (26 x 22). Kung Fu Chicken follows the adventures of Golden Egg Securities, a kung … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s MDeC announces two new co-production deals and distribution agreement at MIPCOM
August Media Holdings & Scrawl Studios make a production pact at MIPCOM 2010
Cannes - Singapore based August Media Holdings has agreed to a strategic partnership with one of South East Asia’s largest animation house Scrawl Studios. As part of an unprecedented agreement between the two Singaporean companies, Scrawl Studios will collaborate with August Media to co-produce and act as a service partner for several animation properties. Following the recently announced production deal with Classic Media, the new agreement will see an initial production of three animated … [Read more...] about August Media Holdings & Scrawl Studios make a production pact at MIPCOM 2010
Comcast International Media Group inks licensing deals totaling over 400 hours in Asia Pacific
MIPCOM - Comcast International Media Group, Asia Pacific has experienced a very robust quarter, inking licensing deals totaling 400 hours in Australia, China, Malaysia, New Zealand, The Philippines and South Korea, announced Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Christine Fellowes. “CIMG’s entertainment and lifestyle programming continues to be sought after by buyers in the Asia Pacific,” said Fellowes. “This year we’re delighted to see a growing interest in our … [Read more...] about Comcast International Media Group inks licensing deals totaling over 400 hours in Asia Pacific
Sundance Channel expands international distribution with carriage deal in Korea
MIPCOM/Cannes, France - Sundance Channel continues to expand internationally with the launch on South Korea's KT, formerly Korea Telecom, announced Rainbow Media CEO, Joshua Sapan during a MIPCOM press conference attended by Sundance Channel founder Robert Redford. KT further expands Sundance Channel's reach in South Korea, where it is also carried by Skylife. KT is offering Sundance Channel in high definition as part of its QOOK TV service. … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands international distribution with carriage deal in Korea
