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
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“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
Two Wins for Nickelodeon
Hong Kong/Singapore – Nickelodeon jointly celebrated its wins with Changi Airport Group and Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co., Ltd for winning the “Best Promotion Campaign” award and “Best Licensee” award respectively at the recently concluded Asian Licensing Awards, held in Hong Kong. “SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the world’s most iconic characters and is beloved by fans everywhere. We are thrilled to see a win with our SpongeBob SquarePants … [Read more...] about Two Wins for Nickelodeon
VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Singapore/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced on June 25 that Mark Whitehead has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s operations in Asia. In this position, which he will assume in August, Whitehead will report directly to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s President and CEO, and be based in Singapore. He will oversee all of VIMN’s brands and businesses across China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations