Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks Asia has signed a mobile licensing deal with Cambodia Advance Communications Co. Ltd (CADCOMMS) to provide MTV and Nickelodeon content on 3G to mobile subscribers in Cambodia from March 15, 2008. The partnership represents MTV Networks Asia's first foray into providing mobile content in Cambodia. Marketed under the brand 'qb', video content will be provided to mobile subscribers in 3G mobile TV and video-on-demand formats. CADCOMMS is the first telco to provide … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Asia provides mobile content in Cambodia
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Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
Sydney - Beyond Distribution has been appointed worldwide distributor of two new culinary docu-drama series, Chef School and Fink. Both will be launched at MIPTV held 7-11 April in Cannes. Produced by Red Apple Entertainment, Chef School follows a group of new cooking students through a two-year program, constantly evaluated by industry professionals at the behind-the-scenes series set at a kitchen boot camp and school. Fink follows culinary arts teacher Paul Finkelstein or 'Fink' who attempts … [Read more...] about Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
Sydney - Beyond Distribution has been appointed worldwide distributor of two new 13 x 30” culinary docu-drama series, Chef School and Fink. Both will be launched at MIPTV held 7-11 April in Cannes. Produced by Red Apple Entertainment, Chef School follows a group of new cooking students through a two-year program, constantly evaluated by industry professionals at The Stratford Chefs School in the behind-the-scenes series which is a kitchen boot camp and school. Fink follows a culinary arts … [Read more...] about Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
BBC World, Newsweek and Shell collaborate on World Challenge 08
Singapore - BBC World is partnering news publication Newsweek and petroleum firm Shell for World Challenge 08, the fourth edition of the contest to honour people and groups that bring economic, social and environmental benefits to their local communities. The competition is currently open to nominations and submissions have to be fall within the categories of Community Welfare and Enterprise; Health and Education; Sustainable Farming; Energy; Water; and Environment. Nominations are to be made … [Read more...] about BBC World, Newsweek and Shell collaborate on World Challenge 08
BBC Worldwide launches Asian co-prod A History of Beijing
Brighton, UK – The BBC Showcase 2008 saw BBC Worldwide launch its new regional co-production A History of Beijing, a documentary series offering an in-depth tour of the Chinese capital and its people. Co-produced with Beijing TV and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, A History of Beijing marks the first collaboration for BBC Worldwide’s Global Channels business since its launch in 2006. Originally shot by Beijing TV as a 12-part series, A History of Beijing features … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches Asian co-prod A History of Beijing
Philippines ratings row rages
With TV ratings key to winning advertising revenue, no wonder that TV networks in the Philippines are both highly competitive – and extremely sensitive – about the topic of audience measurement. And when those all-important figures might prove to have been manipulated, be sure the ‘injured’ party will doggedly pursue the matter to protect its share of the ad pie. Such is the situation in Manila where ABS-CBN has filed a P63million (US$1.5million) civil lawsuit against … [Read more...] about Philippines ratings row rages