The Walt Disney Company has announced that the highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+, will launch in Singapore on 23 February 2021, offering viewers of all ages a new way to experience the unparalleled content from the company’s iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, as well as Star; giving subscribers access to a wide range of content for families, older teens, and adults. Star, a familiar entertainment brand in Asia, will be part of the brand … [Read more...] about Disney+ to launch in Singapore on 23 February 2021
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Endemol Shine signs deals for MasterChef Junior in Europe
LONDON – Global producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has signed two new series deals for MasterChef Junior across Central and Eastern Europe. These deals will see the blockbuster competition culinary show launch in Greece on Star and Hungary for TV2, both of which will air fall 2018. Natalie Bushaeva, Regional Director of Format Distribution for Central and Eastern Europe at Endemol Shine Group said: “MasterChef Junior is an inspirational show with broad … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine signs deals for MasterChef Junior in Europe
Star World launches Star
Mumbai - After creating the juggernaut series Empire, multi award-winning director & creator Lee Daniels brings a brand new television series Star based on the lives of three girls who overcome numerous hardships to realise their musical dreams. Lee Daniels’ Star which launches on Star World and Star World HD on 22nd December, 2016 will air every Thursday at 9pm soon after the U.S. telecast. This series that revolves around dreams, perseverance and glamour will fill the Empire hiatus gap … [Read more...] about Star World launches Star
FremantleMedia Asia to work with India’s DJ’s creative unit
Mumbai – FremantleMedia Asia announced August 28 a joint venture deal with DJ’s Creative Unit, one of India’s most successful scripted production companies, as it seeks to strengthen its scripted activity in the Indian sub-continent and across the world. FremantleMedia Asia will work with DJ’s owners, Tony and Deeya Singh, to develop and produce a number of drama titles for the Indian market. The move reinforces FremantleMedia’s commitment to grow its scripted … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Asia to work with India’s DJ’s creative unit
Star India appoints new head of international business
Star India has appointed Gurjeev Singh, who helped drive growth at the broadcaster’s distribution joint venture MediaPro, as the head of its International business on May 5. Singh will move to Star International once the transition of MediaPro is complete. As Chief Operating Officer of MediaPro, Singh led the team to create an extraordinarily successful venture that grew the network’s distribution footprint by accelerating digitisation and pushing the envelope on transparency. Singh … [Read more...] about Star India appoints new head of international business
STAR Life OK to air Asia Cup 2014 live
In an attempt to offer cricket to the large Asian population in the UK and Europe, STAR Life OK will live telecast the Asia Cup 2014. The Asia Cup 2014 will be exclusively televised at 8am, starting February 25. A total of 11 matches will be played with the opening game on February 25 and the final on March 8, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh. Yeshpal Sharma, senior vice-president, STAR UK and Europe, said: "Given the passion for cricket amongst Asians worldwide, we are very proud to bring the … [Read more...] about STAR Life OK to air Asia Cup 2014 live