Singapore – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced its partnership with Imagine Group to deliver a pipeline of original series for AXN and Sony Channel. The first series to premiere as part of the agreement will be The Apartment: Rising Stars Edition, which is slated to run on Sony Channel, SPT Networks’ female-skewing, companion channel to AXN. Other series to follow include popular reality series The Challenger and Fit for Fashion. “SPT Networks, Asia has a proven … [Read more...] about SPT Asia partners Imagine Group
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I Can Sing in Japanese!
Singapore – Asian entertainment channel GEM concluded its search for singing talents in Asia with the crowning of Krissha Viaje from the Philippines as the winner. Krissha beat 11 other finalists to win the top spot and the chance to take part in Nippon TV’s biannual singing competition programme I Can Sing in Japanese! Since the start of the online call for entries in December last year, the channel has seen an overwhelming response from participants all over Asia, … [Read more...] about I Can Sing in Japanese!
Kevin Can Wait picked up by Channel 4
London – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) new sitcom Kevin Can Wait has been picked up by the UK’s Channel 4 and will air on E4. In the US, Kevin Can Wait airs on CBS and debuted strongly, attracting over 13.2m viewers. Now in its 4th week, the show continues to be the #1 new comedy on Total TV and the #2 comedy overall with Adults 25-54, only behind The Big Bang Theory. Across Asia-Pacific, iQiy has picked up exclusive rights to the series in China; Viacom 18’s Comedy Central has picked up … [Read more...] about Kevin Can Wait picked up by Channel 4
Indonesia gets HOOQ up
Indonesia- HOOQ announced that it is now available in Indonesia. Being Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, HOOQ debuts with over 35,000 hours of international and local titles. HOOQ is a start-up venture between Singtel, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros., aimed at driving the entertainment revolution and changing the way Asians consume entertainment, particularly in the emerging markets. … [Read more...] about Indonesia gets HOOQ up
Animated shows for UK
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has licensed a trio of hit animated children’s shows to UK broadcasters, as it prepares for this year’s MIPTV. Titles include Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Nerds and Monsters and Numb Chucks. Cartoonito UK presents the first season of the award-winning preschool series Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood which now airs in over 150 countries. A third season was recently approved, for a total … [Read more...] about Animated shows for UK
Sony makes new chairman appointment
Culver City, CA– Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton named Steve Mosko as Chairman, Sony Pictures Television. Previously President, Sony Pictures Television, Mosko will continue to oversee all television operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, reporting to Lynton. A Sony Pictures Entertainment executive for more than two decades, Mosko oversees global television production, distribution of feature film and television content, … [Read more...] about Sony makes new chairman appointment
