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
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NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
A major new factual series which explores the mysteries of evolution has launched at MIPCOM. Life Force is a result of a multi-million dollar co-production partnership between NHK, NHNZ, France Télévisions, Science Channel and Animal Planet. It is the third major series in which NHK and NHNZ have worked together. In six one hour episodes, the series delves into the science and magic of evolution and unravels the mysteries of how and why the animals in six extraordinary environments have evolved … [Read more...] about NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
Disney Media Distribution announces international agreements for No Ordinary Family; The Amazing Race: China Rush renewed for a second season
MIPCOM, Cannes - Disney Media Distribution announced international licensing agreements for the ABC Studios family action-adventure series No Ordinary Family. Key Asia Pacific partners including ABS-CBN (The Philippines), Channel Seven (Australia), Media Prima (Malaysia), SingTel mio TV (Singapore), TVNZ (New Zealand) and Zee Network (India) have picked up the first season of No Ordinary Family in their respective markets. In addition, Disney Media Distribution announced that Shanghai Media … [Read more...] about Disney Media Distribution announces international agreements for No Ordinary Family; The Amazing Race: China Rush renewed for a second season
FremantleMedia announces a majority stake in @radical.media; creative exchange alliance with Fuji TV enters second phase
Cannes/London - FremantleMedia announced it has taken a 60 percent share in @radical.media, a global transmedia business that creates some of the world’s most innovative advertising and branded entertainment content. The deal represents FremantleMedia’s first large scale move into the branded entertainment market, allowing the company to further diversify its revenue sources and to develop new business models. @radical.media’s chairman & CEO Jon Kamen will continue in his role … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces a majority stake in @radical.media; creative exchange alliance with Fuji TV enters second phase
Singapore to showcase Stereoscopic 3D and animation capabilities at MIPCOM
Singapore - The Media Development Authority (MDA) will lead a delegation of 11 Singapore media companies to MIPCOM 2010, with a focus on showcasing Singapore’s capabilities in two key areas – 3D and animation – to international distributors, buyers and sellers. In a display of Singapore’s growing 3D capability, a variety of 3D content will be showcased at the Singapore Pavilion, including a preview of Singapore’s first Stereoscopic 3D Intellectual Property, Dream … [Read more...] about Singapore to showcase Stereoscopic 3D and animation capabilities at MIPCOM
BBC Worldwide brings tasty format treats to MIPCOM
London - BBC Worldwide is bringing a number of tasty new format treats to MIPCOM to whet the appetite of buyers from all over the world. Amongst the list of gastronomic titles is The Food Factory, a unique format that delves deep into the world of our shopping trolleys to discover the secrets behind the food we consume daily. Working from a makeshift science lab, this topical and direct format reveals the secrets behind the food we consume daily through a series of exciting and revealing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide brings tasty format treats to MIPCOM
