Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced that June Yeoh has been appointed Senior Director of International Programme Sales in Asia. In this position, which she will assume on 7 April, Yeoh will report to Caroline Beaton, VIMN’s Senior Vice President for International Programme Sales and will be based in Singapore. She will oversee all of VIMN Asia’s international programme sales across Greater China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia − the … [Read more...] about VIMN makes appointment
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VIMN promotes Syahrizan Mansor
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced that Syahrizan Mansor has been promoted to Vice President of Nickelodeon in Asia. In this position, which she assumes with immediate effect, Syahrizan will be responsible for the Nickelodeon Brand across Greater China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. She reports to Mark Whitehead, VIMN’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Asia and is based in Singapore. “Syahrizan’s strategic … [Read more...] about VIMN promotes Syahrizan Mansor
DHX Media partners Nickelodeon and YTV
Toronto – DHX Media Ltd. has partnered with Nickelodeon and YTV on the live-action musical-comedy series Make It Pop. The half-hour sitcom is currently filming 20 episodes at DHX’s Epitome Studio, in Toronto, Canada. Make It Pop, which has just been picked up for 20 episodes, is a comedic, music-infused daily strip about three unique girls who come together to start their own K pop- inspired band. Randomly selected to room together at boarding school, … [Read more...] about DHX Media partners Nickelodeon and YTV
“Dora and Friends: Into the City!”
Singapore – Nick Jr.’s Dora embarks on her greatest expedition yet, with new animated pre-school series Dora and Friends: Into the City! Premiering in Asia on 16 March at 8.45am (HK/SG), 9am (TH/WIB), 10am (MY) and 30 March at 11.30am (PH) on Nickelodeon, and 23 March at 10.35am (TH/WIB) and 11.35am (HK/MY/PH/SG) on Nick Jr., the half hour series centres around Dora and her new group of friends living in a city, attending school and setting out on new adventures that … [Read more...] about “Dora and Friends: Into the City!”
“Rabbids Invasion” reaches China
Recent sales of the series by francetv distribution include a deal for China. Under the terms of the agreement, JY Entertainment, the premier non-linear Chinese distributor, will be offering the series via its various free and pay VOD platforms. Deals have also been concluded with Netflix for France and Videotron for Canada. Available worldwide on Nickelodeon since 2013, Season 1 of Rabbids Invasion was the channels fourth most viewed series in early 2014. Since last year, francetv distribution … [Read more...] about “Rabbids Invasion” reaches China
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award
Singapore – Who will vie for the coveted blimp in a year marked by a slew of first-time celebrity nods? Fans have voiced their favourites as Nickelodeon announces the nominations for the 28th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. With four new global categories and one new Favorite Chinese Act category for Asia added, this year’s new nominees include Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, Angelina Jolie, 5 Seconds of Summer, Channing Tatum, Meryl Streep, Meghan Trainor, Chris Pratt, … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award
