THE annual Asia Television Forum which kicks off on Nov. 28 in Singapore looms as a crucially important event for producers and distributors of children’s programming.And not just as a venue to close or announce deals that were initiated at MIPCOM 2007.Generating revenues in Asia from the established channels as well as the IPTV, VOD and mobile TV ‘new kids on the block,’ has become even more vital as the BBC and ITV and some other European broadcasters have cut back on … [Read more...] about Producers look to new kids on the block
MIPCOM
Moonlight TV, Australia’s IPTV service, set to shine
Sydney- Moonlight TV, Australia’s first IPTV service, is due to launch Dec. 1, initially offering seven channels. Owned by Prime Media Group following its acquisition of the Becker Group, the ad-supported service will be free to users. The line-up spans these categories: Amazing; Documentary; Entertainment; Health & Fitness; Lifestyle: Reality; and Tips. Moonlight TV General Manager Greg Petherick tells Television Asia he has acquired more than 300 hours of programming from around the … [Read more...] about Moonlight TV, Australia’s IPTV service, set to shine
CABLEready closes Asia factual deals
Norwalk, CT – CABLEready, international developer and distributor of TV programs, has finalized deals in Asia for original non-fiction programming following MIPCOM. Korea’s Wellmade Networks picked up series Great Museums (13 x 30” / 6 x 1 hr) and two 1-hour episodes of Perfect War. Great Museums features interviews with experts from the world’s foremost museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Entertainment Museum. … [Read more...] about CABLEready closes Asia factual deals
Branded entertainment on the rise
Cannes - Michael Yudin is convinced the concept of branded entertainment- programming funded by advertisers- will become commonplace internationally, including the Asia Pacific, over the next few years. Yudin, who serves both as Managing Director of New York-based Carat Entertainment and President of MY Entertainment, Carat's branded entertainment's production arm, speaks as one of the pioneers of that partnership which links producers, advertisers and broadcasters in the US. "Branded … [Read more...] about Branded entertainment on the rise
Malaysian delegation secures US$17.7 million worth of deals
Cannes - The Malaysian delegation represented by 12 MSC Malaysia status companies was able to secure deals in access of RM60 Million (US$17.7 million). And Malaysia-based Animasia Studio’s production ABC Monster was ranked the 29th most requested screening, of 919 programmes viewed, at this year’s MIPCOM Junior trade show held from October 6 – 7 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France. ABC Monster is an HD 2D animation series which follows the adventures of twenty six monsters … [Read more...] about Malaysian delegation secures US$17.7 million worth of deals
Slew of Asia deals for CIMG
Cannes – Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) marked its MIPCOM debut with a number of licensing deals in Asia Pacific. Premier titles from E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4 and Versus, totaling 1,240 hours, have been licensed in Australia, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand. Deals were announced today by Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG. Highlights include E! Forbes Specials licensed to Network Ten and Girls … [Read more...] about Slew of Asia deals for CIMG
