Nominated for the International Emmy Awards 2013 for Best Telenovela, Brazil Avenue reaches two channels in Mongolia, an expanding market, and promises to fascinate the public of the country. The programme, one of Globo’s highlight during ATF (Asia TV Forum), is scheduled to debut in December on the broadcast channel Edutainment TV and on MovieBOX, on cable TV, both part of the group Mongol Mass Media LLC. Brazil Avenue has also been licensed to territories in … [Read more...] about Globo’s “Brazil Avenue” to debut in Mongolia
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41st International Emmy nominees announced
Cannes – Nominations for the 41st International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at MIPCOM. There are 36 nominees in 9 categories. Nominations span 19 countries: Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. "Every year, the global television … [Read more...] about 41st International Emmy nominees announced
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with TRACE’s Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Olivier Laouchez; and MD, Asia-Pacific, James Ross
Olivier Laouchez and James Ross Q: I hear you have some announcements to make? Laouchez: We have two big announcements to make. Firstly, we are going to launch a channel in South Korea on CJ which is one of the biggest cable operators. There are not many international channels now that are really getting access to the South Korean market. The second biggest announcement in fact; is we are going to change the name of TRACE Sports to TRACE Sports Stars to really show the faces that we put on … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with TRACE’s Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Olivier Laouchez; and MD, Asia-Pacific, James Ross
TRACE Sports launches in South Korea
Singapore - TRACE Sports has signed its first cable carriage deal in South Korea in partnership with CJ HelloVision, as the channel continues to expand around Asia and the world. As part of the new deal, TRACE Sports will be available to all CJ HelloVision premium package subscribers in each of their systems operator areas. In an exclusive interview with TV ASIA Plus, James Ross, MD, TRACE Asia-Pacific, said “South Korea is very tough market for foreign channels, … [Read more...] about TRACE Sports launches in South Korea
Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
Driftwood Bay Los Angeles, California - HIP has signed new international broadcast agreements for the long-form series based on internet phenomenon Annoying Orange and the new preschool series Driftwood Bay. “HIP is committed to serving the needs of our clients, both the producers whose content we represent and the broadcasters whose programming needs are a top priority,” said Richard Goldsmith, EVP, Global Distribution for The Jim Henson … [Read more...] about Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
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”
