Tokyo - Viacom International Japan(VIJ) and Septeni Group(Septeni) have entered into a comprehensive marketing partnership to launch a new free mobile site, launching end June 2007. VIJ, which has a range of content including MTV, will mainly develop and operate the media. Septeni, will leverage its strength in internet advertising to oversee ad sales and revenue generation. The site will feature the MTV brand and have a ‘My Page’ creation service. … [Read more...] about Viacom and Septeni launch free mobile site in Japan
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Walt Disney Co’s Cheung upped to Greater China role
Hong Kong - The Walt Disney Company has expanded China country manager Stanley Cheung’s role to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Greater China. Covering China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (excluding Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai-based Chueng reports to Andy Bird, president, Walt Disney International. “International expansion and growth of the Disney brand in emerging markets is a key priority for the Company. This new Greater China structure, … [Read more...] about Walt Disney Co’s Cheung upped to Greater China role
STAR and Artificial Life to develop and distribute mobile games
Hong Kong and Taiwan ˆ Hong Kong-based Artificial Life, Inc., a leading provider of mobile 3G technology, games and applications, and STAR TV today announced an agreement to jointly develop and distribute mobile games across Asia. Under the agreement, Artificial Life, Inc. will develop a range of interactive mobile games as well as mobile accessories such as wallpapers, ring-tones, video mails and screensavers based on Blackie‚s Teenage Club and Lollipop, two popular entertainment programmes on … [Read more...] about STAR and Artificial Life to develop and distribute mobile games
Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Singapore-The Hallmark Channel has grabbed exclusive pan-regional cable and satellite rights in Asia to The Oprah Winfrey Show, which has been screening on Star World. Channel owners Sparrowhawk Media announced the deal today after sealing a deal with CBS Paramount International, the international distributor of the long-running talk show. The show will launch on the Hallmark Channel in Asia in June. Hallmark Channel Managing Director (Asia Pacific) Andrew Hannah said: "This is a truly fantastic … [Read more...] about Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Malaysian companies close US$69.3 million worth of deals at MIP TV
Cyberjaya-- Malaysian companies closed deals for projects worth RM236 million (US$69.3 million) at MIPTV 2007, according to the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), which led the Malaysian delegation at the market. MDeC helped secure 10 MoAs and several sales of Malaysian audio-visual content by matchmaking sessions at the Malaysian Pavilion. Among the deals concluded were: -Elemental Ventures Sdn Bhd finalized an MoA with … [Read more...] about Malaysian companies close US$69.3 million worth of deals at MIP TV
Southern Star puts the cuffs on City Homicide
Sydney- Southern Star International has collared worldwide sales rights to the new Australian cop drama City Homicide. Due to debut on the Seven Network later this year, the series created by John Hugginson and John Banas examines cases through the eyes of four young detectives and their superiors. The cast includes Shane Bourne (Thank God You're Here), Nadine Garner (Blue Water High), Noni Hazelhurst (Little Fish), Daniel McPherson (The Bill) and Aaron Pederson (The Secret Life of Us). Southern … [Read more...] about Southern Star puts the cuffs on City Homicide
