Singapore - Singapore-based August Media Holdings (AMH) announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Epigram Books that will see the popular kids’ book series Sherlock Sam being adapted for TV and Film. Written by Singaporean husband-wife couple Adam Jimenez and Felicia Low-Jimenez under the pseudonym A. J. Low, the books are a huge hit among kids in Singapore and across South East Asia. Cleverly told with a mix of logic and offbeat humour, the award-winning Sherlock Sam … [Read more...] about ‘Sherlock Sam’ adapted for TV and Film
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Singapore’s fresh content lands in MIPCOM
Singapore’s Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) will lead a delegation of 14 Singapore media companies to MIPCOM 2016, presenting over 650 hours of compelling Asian stories across more than 40 titles. The companies represented range from animation and factual content producers such as One Animation, Monstrou Studio and ActiveTV Asia; to content distributors like Sunrise Entertainment and Ying Group. Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announces a major year-long … [Read more...] about Singapore’s fresh content lands in MIPCOM
Eleven Sports Network appoints Managing Director
Singapore – Eleven Sports Network has announced the appointment of Shalu Wasu as Managing Director for Singapore. Wasu, who begins his role immediately and will report directly to Group Managing Director Danny Menken, will replace outgoing Asia Managing Director Joyee Biswas, who will move on to explore other opportunities. Simone Kang, the network’s General Manager for Taiwan, will now also report directly to Menken. Wasu recently stepped down as Managing Director at Circus Social, … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports Network appoints Managing Director
Eleven Sports to broadcast Causeway Challenge
Singapore – The fierce international rivals will face-off at the new National Stadium at the Sports Hub for the first time and fans who are unable to get tickets to the match will be able to watch it in full HD live on eleven sports’ website. Viewers will enjoy expert commentary by John Wilkinson and a special studio show hosted by Eleven Sports Network’s resident presenter Richard Lenton accompanied by former national goalkeeper Lionel Lewis and current Geylang International captain, Isa … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports to broadcast Causeway Challenge
Multiple country deals for Care Bears
Singapore - Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency announced numerous territory deals for the iconic Care Bears program with American Greetings Entertainment, the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation. Thai Public Broadcasting, ABS-CBN in The Philippines, Sun TV India and MediaCorp Singapore acquired various series for their kids’ channels. Thai Public Broadcasting took three series: Care … [Read more...] about Multiple country deals for Care Bears
Netflix unveils binge watching pattern
Singapore - With such a diverse mix of international content that Netflix has to offer Singaporeans, it takes more than only one episode for viewers to get “hooked” to a series. Netflix pinpointed the specific episode that took watchers from casual to committed by examining global viewing of more than 60 shows. That is, 70% of viewers who watched this episode went on to complete season one or more poetically, when members were hooked there was no turning back. For instance, the fear … [Read more...] about Netflix unveils binge watching pattern
