New York – A+E Networks® has finalised a raft of sales agreements with broadcasters across Asia in the run-up to Asia TV Forum(ATF). The announcement was made by Glen Hansen, Vice President, International Content Sales, Asia-Pacific, A+E Networks. “We are very pleased to announce these sales as we approach ATF. Asia is a major growth territory, and the demand for high-quality programing continues to gather momentum. We look forward to presenting our dynamic line-up of scripted … [Read more...] about A+E Networks inks deals in Asia ahead of ATF
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DreamWorks Animation to launch first DreamWorks TV Channel
Glendale, California and Singapore – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced that it plans to launch a 24/7 kids and family television channel across 19 countries in Asia. The DreamWorks channel represents the first time that the company’s must-see content will be aggregated in one place, fully programmed and distributed by DreamWorks. The channel will premiere with more original content than any other kids channel in the region. Singapore-based HBO Asia will manage affiliate sales … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Animation to launch first DreamWorks TV Channel
Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore 2014 open with strong line-up
Singapore – The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore 2014, Asia’s leading combined television and film event, was officially opened yesterday morning by Lawrence Wong, Second Minister for Communications and Information, Singapore. Held from 10 to 12 December at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, this year marks the 15th edition of ATF and 4th edition of ScreenSingapore. A pre-market conference was held the day prior on 9 December. Under the umbrella of the … [Read more...] about Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore 2014 open with strong line-up
Beach House Kids’ new project
Singapore – Beach House Kids, a division of Beach House Pictures (BHP), is embarking on a new and very scary project. The multi-award winning production company has secured exclusive rights to the hit kids horror books Mr Midnight written by James Lee. The series, now totalling 85 titles and more than 160 stories, gives a unique and contemporary spin to ghosts, ghoulies and other things that go bump, rattle and roll in the night. Described as Asia’s own Harry Potter, Mr Midnight has … [Read more...] about Beach House Kids’ new project
Oh Lucky Me Films to release “Selfie” in 2015
Singapore – Selfie is a new psychological thriller/horror feature film to emerge from the studio of Oh Lucky Me Films, a Singapore film production company helmed by Film Director Mikael Teo. It will be co-produced by Advent Media Group, a regional media producing and financing company based out of Singapore. Selfie is about the new "me, me, me" syndrome as juxtaposed against self-acceptance and self worth. The story revolves around three models that find themselves in paranormal situations … [Read more...] about Oh Lucky Me Films to release “Selfie” in 2015
IAHGames partners with WOWtv™
Singapore – Infocomm Asia Holdings Pte Ltd (IAHGames) has entered a strategic partnership with M2B World Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (WOWtv™) that allows IAHGames to distribute its Games on to WOWtv™ platforms globally. IAHGames found this Company, WOWtv™, a subsidiary of Amaru Inc, USA, and Asia’s broadband content and platform provider, and was very keen on their Mobile and Smart TV platforms, which will bring a game changer in the multimedia industry including games. … [Read more...] about IAHGames partners with WOWtv™