Hong Kong – Sanrio Digital, a JV between Typhoon Games (HK) Ltd and Sanrio Co Ltd, has announced sales of 3D CGI animation series The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. The 52-episode series is the first Sanrio Digital series made in Hong Kong and is also the first to be made completely with advanced CGI technology that presents Hello Kitty and all other characters in new 3D digital bodies. Co-produced by Sanrio Digital and Dream Cortex, The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends is being … [Read more...] about Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
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Asian broadcasters localize Ripley
Hong Kong – Localized versions of Sony Pictures Television International’s (SPTI) reality series Ripley’s Believe it or Not! debuted in Singapore on MediaCorp’s Channel 5 and in Indonesia on TV One (known previously as Lativi). The format has also been sold to GMA Network in the Philippines, as reported in the March issue of the Television Asia Plus print magazine. Ripley’s Believe it or Not! TV series, presented by Dean Cain in the original series, features … [Read more...] about Asian broadcasters localize Ripley
Five STAR channels to launch in the US on DISH Network
Englewood, Colorado/ Hong Kong – DISH Network, a satellite TV service provider in the US and STAR have launched five Asian TV channels on the DISH Network platform The pact is STAR’s largest US distribution deal to date and complements DISH Network’s existing South Asian and Chinese channel offerings. STAR India Plus and STAR India One, STAR’s Indian channels will be available as part of DISH Network’s international programming offering from March 19, 2008. … [Read more...] about Five STAR channels to launch in the US on DISH Network
Virgin Mobile partners with Tata for India launch
Mumbai – Monday March 3 saw a rise in Tata Teleservices Maharashtra shares following latest news regarding the Virgin Mobile brand’s India launch in association with the company. Both parties say this is not a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) deal – since such status is not permitted in India. Instead, this ‘brand extension plan’ will see Tata sell some services under the Virgin brand. Revenues will be shared, and both parties reportedly retain the right to … [Read more...] about Virgin Mobile partners with Tata for India launch
FME titles available for download via Coolroom
FremantleMedia Enterprises’ (FME) Home Entertainment division has signed a deal with digital entertainment download store Coolroom to provide titles from FME’s catalogue for download, adding to feature films, music and children’s shows which already available. Series including Dangermouse, Baywatch and Bless This House, along with specials featuring Tommy Cooper and Carry On Christmas, as well as new programming, such as Live From Abbey Road and Prehistoric Park, will be … [Read more...] about FME titles available for download via Coolroom
Shin Satellite to provide MPT with increased bandwidth capacity
Nonthaburi, Thailand – Shin Satellite has signed two five-year contracts worth US$5million with Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) to provide additional bandwidth capacity on the Thaicom 4 (IPSTAR) broadband satellite and Thaicom 5 satellite. Under the agreement, MPT will expand bandwidth capacity on Thaicom 4 (IPSTAR) bandwidth and C-band transponder on Thaicom 5 satellite for its domestic and international telecommunications trunking network and IPSTAR broadband satellite service … [Read more...] about Shin Satellite to provide MPT with increased bandwidth capacity