MIPCOM, Cannes - New free TV, pay TV and basic cable agreements for Disney Channel's original movie Camp Rock have been announced by Disney-ABC-ESPN Television, and will include Australia. Disney-ABC-ESPN Television has concluded agreements which will see Camp Rock reach 78 territories to date, with launches upcoming on channels such as The Movie Network Australia, Seven Network Australia and TVNZ New Zealand. Combining Disney Channels around the world, Camp Rock currently reaches over 74 … [Read more...] about Disney Channel’s Camp Rock licensed to Australia and New Zealand
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Leo-McKerrow announcement surprises global execs
MIPCOM, Cannes – Statement issued from Singapore Wednesday regarding the resignation of Christine Leo-McKerrow as BBC Worldwide Channels Asia’s senior vice president and general manager, took a few senior executives by surprise here in Cannes. While it was known internally of Leo McKerrow’s intention to leave end January 2009, execs were not expecting the Singapore-issued press release which came the day of a big BBC Worldwide EMEA party. Asked about the news by Television Asia … [Read more...] about Leo-McKerrow announcement surprises global execs
Western Australia and Singapore unite to nurture cross-media projects
MIPCOM, Cannes – ScreenWest, Western Australia's screen funding and development agency and Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) announced the launch of the MDA-ScreenWest Cross-Media Development Initiative, to encourage producers in their respective territories to jointly develop and exploit the potential of multi-platform intellectual properties. The initiative invites producers in Western Australia and Singapore to submit proposals in the genres of children’s … [Read more...] about Western Australia and Singapore unite to nurture cross-media projects
Disney Channel’s Camp Rock licensed to Australia and New Zealand
MIPCOM, Cannes - New free TV, pay TV and basic cable agreements for Disney Channel’s original movie Camp Rock have been announced by Disney-ABC-ESPN Television, and will include Australia. Disney-ABC-ESPN Television has concluded agreements which will see Camp Rock reach 78 territories to date, with launches upcoming on channels such as The Movie Network Australia, Seven Network Australia and TVNZ New Zealand. Camp Rock stars pop sensations Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, and follows the … [Read more...] about Disney Channel’s Camp Rock licensed to Australia and New Zealand
Off the Fence moves into travel
Singapore - Off the Fence announced that they have sealed their first deal with MediaCorp's Channel NewsAsia securing sole worldwide distribution rights for travel series Paradise Asia. The deal sees the series make its debut at this year's MIPCOM. The 31x30 minutes series, shot in high definition, uncovers the cultural, historical, social and architectural luxuries of the finest Asian resorts. From private beach getaways to lush hillside terraces, Paradise Asia provides exclusive insight into … [Read more...] about Off the Fence moves into travel
Another sale for The Gruen Transfer
Australia - Following its first sale to format giant Endemol for the Netherlands, new Australian format The Gruen Transfer has now sold to New Zealand's Imagination Television, ahead of its MIPCOM 2008 launch. Imagination Television is one of New Zealand's leading independent production companies and has produced hit formats So You Think You Can Dance, Deal or No Deal, The Rich List and Celebrity Survivor Vanuatu. The Gruen Transfer is an original half-hour primetime format from Australian … [Read more...] about Another sale for The Gruen Transfer
