Cannes - Online entertainment platform Vuze will target Japan and Korea as the first markets in Asia as it expands from the beachheads it has established in the US and Western Europe. Launched just eight months ago, Vuze claims an installed base of 10 million viewers and that it's adding 500,000 per week. The Palo Alta, California-based start-up says it has sourced content from 90 content partners including A&E, BBC, The History Channel, National Geographic, PBS, Showtime and Starz Media. In … [Read more...] about Vuze views Japan and Korea
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Lonely Planet docks at BBC Worldwide
London/Melbourne - BBC Worldwide has acquired 75% of Lonely Planet, the Australian-based travel information group in a deal that values the company at a reported 100 million pounds ($A229 million). According to Sydney media reports, BBC Worldwide’s offer beat bids from National Geographic Society and Fairfax Media, Lonely Planet, which has operations in Australia, the US and the UK, will continue to be led by CEO Judy Slatyer and her management team, and the global headquarters will remain … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet docks at BBC Worldwide
Documentaries on carbon trading, a psychopath and convicts secure funding
Sydney- Efforts to broker a carbon trading deal between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Governor of Indonesia's Aceh province and an investigation into the mind of a psychopath are among the subjects of documentaries which received funding in September from Film Finance Corporation Australia, Australia's ABC-TV and international broadcasters. The Burning Season from director/writer/co-producer Cathy Henkel and co-producing partner Jeff Canin tracks the race by Dorjee Sun to … [Read more...] about Documentaries on carbon trading, a psychopath and convicts secure funding
Documentaries on carbon trading and a psychopath secure funding
Sydney- A carbon trading deal between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Governor of Indonesia's Aceh province and an investigation into the mind of a psychopath are among the subjects of documentaries which secured funding this month from Film Finance Corporation Australia, Australia's ABC-TV and international broadcasters. The Burning Season from director/writer/co-producer Cathy Henkel and co-producing partner Jeff Canin tracks the race by Dorjee Sun to broker a carbon trading … [Read more...] about Documentaries on carbon trading and a psychopath secure funding
Vodafone launches ‘24-hour roadblock’ marketing campaign across Star India’s 13 channels
Hong Kong / Mumbai– International mobile communications group Vodafone collaborated with STAR India to launch an unprecedented 24-hour nationwide re-branding campaign on all commercial airtime across the Star India network starting Sept. 20 for mobile service Hutch Essar, which is being renamed Vodafone Essar following Vodafone’s purchase of a controlling interest in Hutchison Essar. Vodafone ran TV commercials, transition bumpers and contest spots to promote the Vodafone Essar brand … [Read more...] about Vodafone launches ‘24-hour roadblock’ marketing campaign across Star India’s 13 channels
Beyond International take-over bid
Sydney--Investment firm Mariner Financial Limited has launched a take-over offer for Beyond International Limited, which values the Australian television producer-distributor at $A68.7 million ($US57.8 million). Mariner is offering $A1.15 per share, a 25% premium over Beyond's last sale price. Beyond International said it would "consider the offer in the context of other indicative proposals it has received" before making an announcement on the bid. Mariner already owns 11% of Beyond and is … [Read more...] about Beyond International take-over bid