Paris- Ronaldo Nazario, Football World Champion and Brazil’s Globo Sports Commentator, will take to the stage at MIPTV to keynote a spotlight showcase on Globo’s extensive sports broadcasting capabilities in lead up to world coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil. The global entertainment content tradeshow, MIPTV takes place in Cannes, France, from 4-7 April 2016. A sports commentator with Globo since 2013, Ronaldo is two-time … [Read more...] about Ronaldo attends MIPTV
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Picture This app launched
Culver City, CA- Sony Pictures Television Networks announced the launch of a free app to help users capture and post images of a better world. The app supports Picture This, the company’s global campaign on behalf of efforts to preserve and protect the environment. The new Picture This app was developed by REDspace and is available for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Whether an urban garden, a person recycling unwanted items, or a clean waterway, users are encouraged to post … [Read more...] about Picture This app launched
Industry leaders converge at FILMART
At the TV World 2016 International Forum held during the 20th edition of FILMART, industry experts discussed the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative to the cinema and TV industries, and predicted that cross-border film partnerships would become a major trend. Chen Bin, Senior Vice President of DMG YinJi Film, Television, Entertainment & Media Ltd Co, said the Belt and Road Initiative has brought the Belt and Road countries closer in terms of economic development and cultural … [Read more...] about Industry leaders converge at FILMART
CTE’s new shows
Hong Kong- Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced that it has secured the first and exclusive pay TV rights to Stephen Chow’s The Mermaid as part of a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Television for CTE’s channels in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore. The Mermaid is now the highest-grossing film of all-time at the Chinese box office. The Mermaid is the tenth directorial effort by filmmaker and comedy superstar Stephen Chow. In … [Read more...] about CTE’s new shows
Roots premieres on HISTORY
Singapore- HISTORY will premiere Roots in May, airing over four consecutive nights at 9pm (PH/BKK/JKT) and 10pm (SIN/HK). The four-night, eight-hour event series developed by HISTORY, from A+E Studios, is a historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship. The cast includes Academy Award winners Forest Whitaker and Anna Paquin, Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Rhys … [Read more...] about Roots premieres on HISTORY
Seven Year Switch brings success
New York– Seven Year Switch, the hugely popular format from A+E Networks has debuted to equally impressive ratings on Seven Network in Australia. The announcement was made by Ellen Lovejoy, Vice President, International Content Sales, A+E Networks. As the first international territory to option the provocative new format from A+E Networks, Seven Network achieved huge ratings to rank #1 in the time slot among Total Viewers, 16-39s, 18-49s and 25-54s. Seven Year … [Read more...] about Seven Year Switch brings success