Singapore – E!, a channel part of NBCUniversal’s portfolio, is boosting its original content line-up with local productions focusing on pop culture topics – from Asian celebrities to the latest in trends, music, television, movies and nightlife. Starting in April with bite-size E! News Asia interstitials (again produced by ActiveTV Asia) to a series of E! Specials covering the most talked about names in Asia, E!’s slate of original programming that’s produced in … [Read more...] about E! ramps up original Asian programming
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NBCUniversal International Television Production appoints Sarah Cooper as COO
Sarah Cooper, COO, NBCUniversal Intl TV Production London – Sarah Cooper has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer of NBCUniversal International Television Production, effective March 11. The announcement was made by Michael Edelstein, President, NBCUniversal International Television Production, to whom she will report. Based in London, Cooper will be integral to the management team Edelstein is continuing to build to drive strategic … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Television Production appoints Sarah Cooper as COO
KidsCo and Syfy come together to launch new block
London – KidsCo has announced a partnership with NBCUniversal’s channel, Syfy, to launch a dedicated programming block: Syfy Kids. This unique genre-based kids’ programming block is a first from Syfy and aims to deliver stimulating and imaginative entertainment to children aged six to ten. The fully dubbed Syfy Kids block will launch in the second quarter of 2013. The programming line-up will include imagination-based content from both NBCUniversal and Corus … [Read more...] about KidsCo and Syfy come together to launch new block
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Managing Director of KidsCo TV, Hendrik McDermott (Video inside)
KidsCo, a joint venture owned by NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment, is now broadcasting from Corus Quay in Toronto. The channel also unveiled a new, refreshed on-air look developed by Corus, which will be complemented by original, new content, and a new website. KidsCo’s 2013 re-launch promo reel Recently, KidsCo licensed a slate of fresh content from Nelvana including Beyblade, Grossology, Rolie Polie Olie, Jacob Two-Two and Babar to further bolster the channel’s … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Managing Director of KidsCo TV, Hendrik McDermott (Video inside)
KidsCo transmits from Corus Quay
Toronto, Ontario – KidsCo, a joint venture owned by NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment, is broadcasting from Corus Quay in Toronto starting on January 8. The channel will be delivered to over 100 territories in 17 languages. In addition, Corus will also oversee the channel’s programming and scheduling as well as collaborating on marketing and on-air promotions. The refreshed on-air look developed by Corus will be complemented by original, new content, and a new website. … [Read more...] about KidsCo transmits from Corus Quay
Thailand’s Channel 3 acquires “Dance Your Ass Off” format
London – NBCUniversal’s weight-loss dance challenge format, Dance Your Ass Off, has been sold to Thai terrestrial broadcaster Channel 3, in partnership with IPG Mediabrands by Ensemble, Branded Entertainment. The commission in Thailand follows the series’ run in China on ZheJiang Satellite TV. Creatist has been appointed to produce 11 episodes for Channel 3 to air every Saturday on primetime from Feb 2013. Dance Your Ass Off is an original weight-loss show where men and women … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Channel 3 acquires “Dance Your Ass Off” format