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)
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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
KidsCo acquires five new titles from Nelvana
London, United Kingdom – KidsCo, the international children’s television channel, has licensed a slate of new content from Nelvana, including Beyblade, Grossology, Rolie Polie Olie, Jacob Two-Two and Babar. The content acquired from Nelvana, which is owned by KidsCo joint-venture partner, Corus Entertainment, will form part of the channel’s January 2013 schedule when the refreshed brand debuts on-air. Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director of KidsCo, … [Read more...] about KidsCo acquires five new titles from Nelvana
Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
New York and London – HIT Entertainment is partnering with Fisher-Price Inc. to develop, manufacture and market a global master toy range based on the new CG animated series Mike the Knight. The series, co-produced by HIT Entertainment and Nelvana, transports kids to a world of castles, dragons, and trolls. Currently airing on major broadcast platforms in the US (Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.), Canada (Treehouse), UK (Cbeebies), Australia (ABC) and France (TF1), Mike the Knight is … [Read more...] about Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
NBC Universal Global Networks launches SCI FI into the Philippines
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks has launched SCI FI into the Philippines, said Raymund Miranda, MD, NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. The move is part of NBCU Global Network's continued channels expansion in the Asia Pacific region and central to the company's growth objective, led by Roma Khanna, president, global networks & digital initiatives. Khanna commented, "This is an important step in our growth plan for the Asia Pacific, a priority region where we are committed to … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks launches SCI FI into the Philippines
NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Advertising Sales Director, Asia Pacific
Singapore - Salauddin Sinnakandu has been appointed to the role of Advertising Sales Director Asia Pacific Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal. The announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, Managing Director Asia Pacific Global Networks to whom he will be reporting. The new appointment is effective immediately. In this newly-created role based in Singapore, Salauddin Sinnakandu will play a key leadership role in establishing and growing the ad sales business of NBC … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Advertising Sales Director, Asia Pacific