Global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group has launched a new kids television channel in Indonesia. The 24x7 pay-TV channel Toonz Kids is available on Indonesia’s leading satellite TV network Transvision. The bilingual channel will include shows in both Bahasa and English, and is targeted at 4 to 12-year-olds. This will be Toonz’s maiden television channel in Asia. The channel went on air on Sunday, November 14. “Indonesia has a fast-growing kids entertainment industry and we … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group kicks off expansion of its platform entertainment business with new kids TV channel in Indonesia
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Discovery unveils bold plans for New Zealand audiences in 2022
Discovery, Inc. has revealed the first of its ambitious 2022 plans for New Zealand audiences, with a 70 per cent increase in local content, the launch of two new channels and the further expansion of its news offering and ThreeNow. Glen Kyne, Senior Vice President and General Manager ANZ, says, “The transition to Discovery ANZ is complete and the network’s success in 2021 has paved the way for this new chapter in New Zealand television. We’ve never been better placed to grow our market … [Read more...] about Discovery unveils bold plans for New Zealand audiences in 2022
‘Leo & Tig’ animated series builds on its success in Europe
New episodes of the Leo & Tig animated series, created by Parovoz Studio and commissioned by Digital Television Russia Group, will be broadcast on two children's TV channels in Italy and premiered in Switzerland. The second season of the animated series Leo & Tig, which premiered successfully on the Rai YoYo TV channel in the summer of 2019, started on October 11. The channel is a part of the Italian state broadcasting corporation Rai. The animated series Leo & Tig tells about … [Read more...] about ‘Leo & Tig’ animated series builds on its success in Europe
Resiliency and optimism shine through in Vietnam across the video industry
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) hosted its country-focused virtual conference, Vietnam in View, on 8 September, to over 320 international and local speakers and delegates, sharing great optimism in a country that has arguably proven itself as one of the more resilient economies in Southeast Asia. The conference opened with a presentation on the State of the TV and Video Industry in Vietnam by Vu Tu Thanh, Consultant, AVIA, and Deputy Regional Managing Director & Representative, … [Read more...] about Resiliency and optimism shine through in Vietnam across the video industry
Rewind Networks strengthens partnership with Singtel, launches HITS Movies
Rewind Networks is thrilled to announce the launch of HITS MOVIES on Singtel. Starting 1 October 2021, HITS MOVIES will be available on channel 301 on Singtel TV Family packs. The launch of HITS MOVIES is a testament that good stories, well told, will always find a distinctive place on Pay TV. Viewers can rediscover and watch films that they’ve always loved in stunning HD quality. “We look forward to expanding our partnership with Singtel to bring HITS MOVIES to their viewers in Singapore,” … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks strengthens partnership with Singtel, launches HITS Movies
Now TV introduces Now Baogu Superstars, Outdoor Channel, Travel Channel and HGTV to its top-notch lineup starting September 1
Now TV is enhancing its content lineup with the introduction of Now Baogu Superstars, Outdoor Channel, Travel Channel and HGTV. The new channels cover local and Chinese production, outdoor adventure, travel documentaries and lifestyle programs and will be available from September 1. Now Baogu Superstars will be added to the Chinese Movies Pack and Outdoor Channel to the Knowledge Pack. The Western Entertainment Pack will see the addition of Discovery’s Travel Channel and HGTV, with HGTV … [Read more...] about Now TV introduces Now Baogu Superstars, Outdoor Channel, Travel Channel and HGTV to its top-notch lineup starting September 1
