BBC Worldwide Asia has announced a Video-on-demand (VOD) deal with BTV (an IPTV service in South Korea provided by SK Broadband). The two year deal comprises over 600 hours of content ranging from drama, factual and natural history titles. This is the first time SK Broadband has procured BBC dramas for their TVOD service, and the first time BBC’s programmes will be available on the service. It is also the first time SK Broadband has acquired BBC landmark natural history titles including … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals in South Korea
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PGS Entertainment secures licensing deals for “Ladybug”
Paris – PGS Entertainment has recently closed licensing deals for the animated series Ladybug (26 x 26’) on three continents. LadyBug is a co-production from French animation companies Zagtoon and Method Animation with Japan’s Toei Animation. International partners on the series include SAMG Animation and SK Broadband in Korea, AB International as French co-producer and co-distributor, and its leading commissioner in France, TF1. New distribution deals … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment secures licensing deals for “Ladybug”
Sundance Channel and WE tv expand across Asia and Latin America
New York – AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced a slew of new worldwide launches for Sundance Channel and WE tv. Bruce Tuchman, President of AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, made the announcements ahead of the company’s participation at CASBAA.In Korea, Sundance Channel has been launched on leading IPTV provider LG Korea as a 24-hour linear high definition network. The network is already carried in the region on Skylife, and Olleh … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel and WE tv expand across Asia and Latin America
Electric Circus and Tiny Island to co-pro “G-Fighters”
South Korea - South Korean animation production house Electric Circus has signed a co-production deal with Singapore animation studio Tiny Island Productions for the CGI action-adventure series G-Fighters (26x22’). The deal was signed at the South Korean international animation market Seoul Promotion Plan (SPP). The animated TV series is supported by SBA, KOCCA, EBS, SK Broadband and CJ E&M. David Kwok, CEO of Tiny Island Productions, said, "We have always admired … [Read more...] about Electric Circus and Tiny Island to co-pro “G-Fighters”
Granada TV appoints exclusive South Korean distributor; announces landmark distribution deal
Hong Kong - ITV Global Entertainment Ltd. announced the appointment of Nine Planners as the exclusive distributor of Granada TV in South Korea. At the same time Granada TV has secured a landmark distribution agreement with SK Broadband’s IPTV platform. Granada TV is now available as one of a select group of linear international channels on the SK Broadband IPTV platform. This is the first distribution agreement for Granada TV in North Asia, ITV’s general entertainment channel for … [Read more...] about Granada TV appoints exclusive South Korean distributor; announces landmark distribution deal
HISTORY HD launches on SK Broadband in Korea
New York/Seoul - HISTORY HD has launched on SK Broadband in Korea, the result of an agreement between AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), and SK Broadband. HISTORY HD broadcasts 100 percent HD content, and is fully languaged in Korean. The channel offers programs that cover a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from ancient to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as military history, science, archaeology and pop culture. HISTORY HD … [Read more...] about HISTORY HD launches on SK Broadband in Korea
