Mumbai – BIG RTL THRILL, the ultimate action entertainment channel targeted at male audiences, is now available on digital distribution platforms in Mumbai and Delhi. A joint venture channel between Reliance Broadcast Network and Europe’s RTL Group, BIG RTL THRILL goes with the tag-line “Action ka Baap”, and showcases internationally acquired content dubbed in Hindi. The channel has, within a quarter of launching in Uttar Pradesh, achieved strong ratings, beating regional … [Read more...] about BIG RTL THRILL expands to Mumbai and Delhi
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Joyce Yeung promoted to Executive Vice-President, Asia, BBC Worldwide
Singapore – Paul Dempsey, incoming President, Global Markets has named Joyce Yeung as Executive Vice-President, Asia. Yeung will be responsible for running all of BBC Worldwide’s businesses in the region. She is responsible for the P&L, business development and delivering revenue and profit growth across all businesses in Asia which will include channels, TV sales, consumer products and production. The appointment, which officially starts on April 2, follows the reorganisation of … [Read more...] about Joyce Yeung promoted to Executive Vice-President, Asia, BBC Worldwide
Endemol announces new regional versions of Indian “Big Brother”
Endemol announced that it has landed new regional market deals for Big Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother. The format will now be produced by Endemol India in three different languages. A new Southern Indian version of the show has been commissioned by Viacom 18 channel ETV Kannada and is due to launch in late March 2013. Endemol India is also set to produce a further regional language version of the format, which will be announced shortly and is expected to air in Summer 2013. The … [Read more...] about Endemol announces new regional versions of Indian “Big Brother”
Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
Hong Kong / Singapore / Mumbai – Leaders of global media and telecom companies are meeting on April 22 - 24, 2013, in Bali, Indonesia for the fourth annual Asia Pacific Pay–TV Operators Summit (APOS). Organised by Media Partners Asia, APOS is a regional event for TV and broadband industry executives aimed to drive strategies, deals and policies across the converged ecosystems of media and telecoms. "Both emerging growth markets and mature, value geographies in Asia Pacific are … [Read more...] about Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
Comedy Central India acquires U.S. sitcom “Anger Management”
Mumbai, India – Comedy Central India has acquired exclusive airing rights to comedy series Anger Management from Lionsgate International Television. Lionsgate has already sold the series in several territories worldwide, including Canada, Latin America, the UK, Scandinavia, Australia/New Zealand, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Spain and South Africa. Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury syndication arm distributes the show in the U.S. where it has already been sold into syndication with the Fox … [Read more...] about Comedy Central India acquires U.S. sitcom “Anger Management”
HISTORY sets sail with “Around The World With Voyager”
Singapore - Singapore-based, Canadian photographer Scott Woodward explores Asia’s cities through its notable personalities on Around The World With Voyager. Covering Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai and Ho Chi Minh City via a yacht, Scott will trace the evolution of each Asian city through the eyes of a local icon. Scott Woodward, host/ photographer for Around the World with Voyager He will capture key milestones of their lives with five portraits - milestones that will show how far both … [Read more...] about HISTORY sets sail with “Around The World With Voyager”
