The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and STAR India, which runs India’s leading sports network STAR Sports, have announced that they have signed an eight year strategic partnership to improve the production of international hockey broadcast and extend hockey’s reach worldwide. The ground-breaking deal will run from January 2015 to December 2022. STAR Sports will be the host broadcaster for key FIH events both in India and throughout the world and will be responsible for ensuring … [Read more...] about STAR inks 8 year broadcast deal with FIH
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Nickelodeon greenlights “Peter Rabbit” S2
New York - Nickelodeon and independent media company Silvergate Media have announced the greenlight of a second season (26 episodes, two half-hour specials) of the hit animated preschool series Peter Rabbit. Launched on Nickelodeon in December 2012,Peter Rabbit is based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter in her classic children's series The Tales of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit is produced in conjunction with Silvergate Media and animated by Brown Bag Films. "Peter Rabbit has captured the … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon greenlights “Peter Rabbit” S2
American Film Market 2012 sees increase in buyers and films screening
Santa Monica, California – The 2012 American Film Market has concluded its five-day run on November 7, with an increase in buyers by 6% to 1,616 versus 1,523 a year ago and 35 more buying companies than 2011. A total of 753 buying companies from more than 60 countries were present this year. The AFM Conferences were highly attended, with audiences of more than 700 in attendance each day. “The healthy growth in new buying companies is the most important metric for us,” says … [Read more...] about American Film Market 2012 sees increase in buyers and films screening
Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
Cannes/Abu Dhabi – twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission have launched the region’s first incentive scheme aimed at making Abu Dhabi the first choice for international and regional producers needing location, production and post-production services. The scheme will be operational from September 1st. An incentive in the form of a rebate of up to 30percent of qualifying spend in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be available for feature films, TV, documentary, advertising and music … [Read more...] about Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
Michele Schofield and Hazel Yap step up at AETN
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks has promoted Michele Schofield to Senior Vice President of Programming & Marketing, and Hazel Yap to Director of Marketing Communications. Schofield, previously the Vice President of Programming and Production for AETN All Asia Networks, adds marketing communications to her existing portfolio, which includes programming and original production. She continues to report to Louis Boswell, General Manager of AETN All Asia Networks. In her new role as … [Read more...] about Michele Schofield and Hazel Yap step up at AETN
Expedition gone wrong
Singapore – HBO Asia and Infinite Studios have revealed the cast and crew for the co-production Dead Mine. The film will be directed and co-written by acclaimed British horror director Steven Sheil. Dead Mine also involves key creative talents such as in-house production designer Ian Bailie, director of photography John Radel ACS and artist Orlando Bassi. Dead Mine is an English-language horror film about a rich amateur treasure hunter and his expert group who are lured by the legend of … [Read more...] about Expedition gone wrong
