Beijing - Youku Inc., China's leading internet television company, has entered into a multiple-year agreement with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution for the video-on-demand rights to a broad collection of current, library and upcoming NBCUniversal feature films. The films, including Schindler's List, The Mummy, Jurassic Park and Apollo 13, will be available for on-demand viewing through Youku Premium in China. In addition to a yearly rotating selection of more than 100 titles … [Read more...] about China’s Youku enters licensing agreement with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution
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CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development
Hong Kong – To boost its effectiveness as an advocate of multichannel TV advertising, the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced the appointment of Jenny Setnicker as Head, Advertising Development. Based in Singapore, Setnicker will be responsible for promoting the benefits of multichannel advertising and new investment in the development of data and actionable insights relevant to the multi-channel TV sector in all its forms. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development
Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
London - NBCUniversal’s energetic weight-loss dance challenge format Dance Your A** Off has been sold to Chinese broadcaster ZheJiang Satellite TV, which will produce 12 episodes of 越跳越漂亮 to air every Sunday at 10pm later this year. This new deal represents the format’s fourth version to air internationally. Dance Your A** Off is an original weight loss show where men and women who struggle with their weight compete in a dance challenge. The series has been a … [Read more...] about Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
NATPE goes to Europe
Los Angeles – Media marketplace organiser NATPE has announced that more than 250 companies from 50 countries are confirmed to attend the inaugural NATPE||Budapest content market, formerly known as DISCOP East, taking place June 26 to 28. Close to 250 buyers representing 150 companies are already signed to attend the three day market at Budapest’s Sofitel Chain Bridge Hotel and organisers expect this to increase to more than 300 registered buyers by the event opening. … [Read more...] about NATPE goes to Europe
NBCUniversal expands formats team
London – NBCUniversal International announced that Linfield Ng has joined its Television Production Formats team. Based in Singapore, he will focus on growing NBCUniversal’s format business in Asia Pacific, reporting to Yvonne Pilkington, SVP of Format Sales and Production. Ng comes to NBCUniversal with extensive television experience. He is a sales and format professional with more than 11 years of regional experience. Prior to NBCUniversal, Ng served as Director of Licensing for … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal expands formats team
StarHub increases offerings
Singapore – StarHub’s VOD service, On Demand, is expanding its content offerings, with the Pay-TV operator entering new licensing agreements with three new studios. This deal includes current and archived movies from 20th Century Fox, NBCUniversal and Walt Disney Studios; HD content from Disney, NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Television; and movie debuts the same day as their DVD release. The operator, along with Fox International Channels (FIC), also announced that the FX and tvN … [Read more...] about StarHub increases offerings
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