Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) will broadcast thirteen matches including all quarter-final, semi-final and final matches of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Cricket World Cup live and exclusive on STAR Cricket. The tournament is being held in Malaysia across seven competition venues from February 17-March 2, 2008, and involves top cricketing nations including India, Australia, England, and Bangladesh. The live matches are being hosted by cricket presenter Alan Wilkins and … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports airs ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
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ESPN STAR Sports counts down to the Olympics
Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) will offer five new programmes as an exclusive preview of the XXIX Olympiad and provide coverage of Olympics news. Starting this week, ESS will be broadcasting a new weekly, half-hour show titled SportsCenter’s Countdown to Beijing to provide updates from around the world and Asia as athletes prepare for the event. Fronted by SportsCenter host Christy Simson and other ESS talents, regional correspondents will provide reports and profile local … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports counts down to the Olympics
SPTI and Sony Ericsson spin-off motion-sensing CJ7 mobile game
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) and Sony Ericsson have launched the world’s first movie-inspired motion-sensing mobile game in conjunction with actor-director Stephen Chow’s latest effects-heavy drama-comedy CJ7. Featuring the alien pet from CJ7 as well as cartoon versions of the characters played by Stephen Chow and Xu Jiao, the mobile game translates motion into action on mobile screens without using the keypad on the handset. Players take on the … [Read more...] about SPTI and Sony Ericsson spin-off motion-sensing CJ7 mobile game
FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has established FHE Australia, its own DVD label to manage its home entertainment content in Australia and New Zealand. Run by a local team, FHE Australia will work with distributor destra vision to distribute Neighbours, Satisfaction and the Jamie Oliver franchise, along with classic titles from Thames’ back catalogue, including Goodnight Sweetheart and Rumpole of the Bailey, throughout Australia. Although all of FME’s titles will be released through … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
IFG takes licensing and merchandising role for The Sharpe Company’s animated properties Down Under
California/Sydney – The Sharpe Company has appointed International Film Group (IFG) as the Australian licensing and merchandising agent for pre-school animation properties Franny's Feet, Naughty Naughty Pets and Angry Little Girls. IFG will manage licensing and merchandising programs in Australia and explore licensing opportunities including home video, stationery, gift, novelties, games and apparel. Franny's Feet and Naughty Naughty Pets are airing in Australia on ABC1 and ABC2, with the … [Read more...] about IFG takes licensing and merchandising role for The Sharpe Company’s animated properties Down Under
Ten dances to Sony Australia, Cadbury and L’Oréal sponsorships
Sydney – Network Ten's reality dance talent search show So You Think You Can Dance Australia which debuted Feb 3, 2008, has drawn fully integrated sponsorships from Sony Australia, Cadbury and L'Oréal. The three companies join Optus as premier sponsors of Dance Australia in agreements spanning broadcast, digital, outdoor campaigns and in-store promotions. Sony participation comprises of on-set activity, online sponsorship, and integrated TV spots, as well as products featured throughout … [Read more...] about Ten dances to Sony Australia, Cadbury and L’Oréal sponsorships