Screen Australia has released a new research which looks at how children engage with screen content and the challenges involved in financing, producing and scheduling children’s programmes. The report, Child’s Play: Issues in Australian Children’s Television 2013, revealed that children prefer content that was made specifically for them. It notes that while children are commonly co-viewing general-audience programmes with their families, they have a clear preference for … [Read more...] about Screen Australia releases results of research “Child’s Play: Issues in Australian Children’s Television 2013”
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Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Rupi Sagoo as Director, Content Sales and Distribution
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced today the appointment of Rupi Sagoo as Director, Content Sales and Distribution for Japan and Korea. Sagoo, based out of CTE's Hong Kong office, will report to Wendy Reeds, Executive Vice President, Content Sales and Distribution. Sagoo will be responsible for driving the distribution of Lionsgate's television content as well as sales of Lionsgate's vast library of feature films which includes Summit Entertainment's film portfolio, … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Rupi Sagoo as Director, Content Sales and Distribution
AMC’s “The Walking Dead” achieves its biggest ratings
AMC's midseason premiere of The Walking Dead in the U.S. returned with its largest audience ever in series history, delivering 12.3 million viewers at the 9/8c premiere. The previous record was 10.9 million viewers from the Season 3 premiere on October 14, 2012. According to the network, the episode is also the strongest telecast for a series in basic cable history for adults 18-49 with 7.7 million. These results have surpassed the hit series' previous record with an increase of 6% (A18-49) over … [Read more...] about AMC’s “The Walking Dead” achieves its biggest ratings
Disney’s “Sofia the First” soundtrack goes on sale
Burbank, California – Walt Disney Records has announced that the Sofia the First soundtrack is now available for pre-order on Amazon, and will be fully available on February 12. The soundtrack features 11 songs from the hit Disney Junior animated television series with the same name, which premiered in January this year for the female market both young and old. The soundtrack also includes bonus tracks from the animated television movie Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess. Modern … [Read more...] about Disney’s “Sofia the First” soundtrack goes on sale
NATPE marks 50th anniversary
Los Angeles – NATPE President and CEO Rod Perth has announced that preliminary numbers for room reservations at the upcoming 2013 NATPE Market and Conference, to be held January 28-30 at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami, are pacing ahead of last year. The conference, marking its 50th anniversary, will have a forward-looking agenda built around the theme of moving “Beyond Disruption.” Over the past half century, NATPE has transitioned from a domestic syndication program selling … [Read more...] about NATPE marks 50th anniversary
Nominations for 2012 Primetime Emmys announced
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominations list for the 64th Primetime Emmy® Awards. TV Asia Plus highlights some facts and figures: Networks HBO is the network with the most number of nominations - 81 in all! CBS is 2nd with 60 nominations. PBS is 3rd with 58 nominations. Programmes with most nominations Modern Family: 14 nominations (COMEDY SERIES ) Mad Men: 17 nominations (DRAMA SERIES ) American Horror Story: 17 nominations (MINISERIES) Hemingway … [Read more...] about Nominations for 2012 Primetime Emmys announced