Los Angeles — Waterman Entertainment is bringing four new children’s formats and one animated format intended for an older audience, to MIPCOM. The children’s formats include Young Doctor Dolittle, an animated series based on the well-known books by Hugh Lofting; and Patches the Pup & Friends, a preschool series starring a puppy named Patches and his friends. The Dark Side of Cartoons, which is made for older kids, is about five incapable characters who will do anything to … [Read more...] about More kids content at MIP
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Travel heads downunder
London - Travel Channel International has debuted on screens in Australia with fetchtv. Scott Larson, CEO of fetchtv, said TC would add an extra splash of travel and adventure to the already strong content line up available on the new IPTV provider. Henry Cole, presenter of one of TC’s flag-ship shows, World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides, was in Sydney to officially launch the channel downunder. He will next be seen taking on a 6,500 kilometre ride from Sydney to Perth for the … [Read more...] about Travel heads downunder
PwC report sees digital as the new norm
Singapore – In many markets the entertainment and media (E&M) industry has been profoundly changed as the ongoing consumer migration to digital has accelerated due largely to the device revolution. It’s the ‘golden age of the digitally empowered consumer’, with the demand for digital experiences increasing and becoming the norm, according to the latest Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2011-2015 from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). While digital currently accounts for … [Read more...] about PwC report sees digital as the new norm
KidsCo goes hybrid in Germany
KidsCo, the international children’s channel today announced its launch on German IPTV platform Vodafone TV – a hybrid box supporting TV via IPTV as well as satellite and cable. KidsCo is part of the ‘KidsPackage’ which includes 5 children’s channels providing edutainment for kids of all ages. KidsCo’s programming specifically caters for pre-schoolers, kids aged 6-10 and families, both English and German. More in the next Executive News … [Read more...] about KidsCo goes hybrid in Germany
Hong Kong in favor of more free TV: survey
Hong Kong - According to a survey carried out in July 2009, most Hong Kong people want a third free TV station. The Democratic Party survey of 800 respondents showed 76 percent would welcome another free TV station in addition to those of TVB and ATV. The poll results came on the heels of a Cable TV announcement that it would apply for a license for a third free-to-air television station. Despite TVB still leading in popularity, the survey showed the station fell from 67 percent in February to … [Read more...] about Hong Kong in favor of more free TV: survey
StarHub launches Video-On-Demand and On Demand Channels
Singapore - StarHub has launched its suite of true on-demand services. Demand TV will offer two categories of on-demand services - Video-On-Demand (one-off purchases) and On Demand Channel (unlimited library access for a flat monthly subscription). With Video-On-Demand, StarHub digital cable customers can make one-off purchases of content and view the selected content whenever and as many times as they wish, over a limited time period. StarHub will offer both standalone single programmes as well … [Read more...] about StarHub launches Video-On-Demand and On Demand Channels