New York – Nickelodeon will bring literary icon Peter Rabbit to life with the debut of the brand-new CG-animated preschool series, Peter Rabbit, on Tuesday, February 19, in the U.S. The series is a fresh re-imagining of the popular Beatrix Potter children's books based on Peter Rabbit, which have sold over 250 million copies worldwide and been translated into 35 languages. Peter Rabbit features educational goals that encourage preschoolers to learn problem-solving and … [Read more...] about Peter Rabbit to debut on Nickelodeon U.S. in February
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Saban Brands’ Julius Jr. to air on Nick Jr.
New York – Saban Brands has announced that its new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, Julius Jr., will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand this year. Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, Julius Jr. will mark the first television vehicle for Paul Frank. Since its founding in 1997, in a Huntington Beach garage, the lifestyle fashion brand has become globally recognised for its fresh and … [Read more...] about Saban Brands’ Julius Jr. to air on Nick Jr.
Armie Jarin-Bennett joins CNN Asia Pacific
Armie Jarin-Bennett has joined CNN Asia Pacific as Executive Director of CNN Broadcast Services & Affiliate Relations. An Emmy Award-winner, Jarin-Bennett takes up the Hong Kong-based position following more than fifteen years working at CNN in the U.S. In her new role, she will be responsible for all CNN broadcast sales and affiliate support in the Asia Pacific region. Working in coordination with Turner's Networks & Content Distribution team in their respective markets, she is charged … [Read more...] about Armie Jarin-Bennett joins CNN Asia Pacific
“Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” is released on iTunes
Sydney, Australia – All 52 episodes from Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare are now available for download on iTunes in Canada and the U.S. Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare can be purchased in SD for USD$9.99 or HD for USD$12.99 per volume. The series comes in four volumes; Volume One contains six episodes, Volume Two contains seven episodes; Volume Three contains six episodes; and Volume Four contains … [Read more...] about “Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” is released on iTunes
Off The Fence acquires 300 hours of content worldwide
Global distribution and production company Off the Fence (OTF) has announced a number of acquisitions from broadcasters worldwide, including UKTV’s Yesterday, FOX India and Film Garden in the U.S. The deals see OTF grow its distribution catalogue to over 6500 hours across a number of genres. Georgina Eyre, Head of Acquisitions, Off the Fence, said, “Following our recent deals with Tangled Bank (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) and Fox Lifestyle, Off the Fence is delighted to be … [Read more...] about Off The Fence acquires 300 hours of content worldwide
Channel NewsAsia relaunches
Managing Director of Channel NewsAsia, Ms Debra Soon, sounding the gong at the relaunch event. Singapore – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, is greeting the new year with live news 24/7, a new look and new programmes to help viewers better “Understand Asia”, the channel's raison d'etre and new tagline. The expansion plan encompasses significant changes to its programming line-up, and investments in new bureaus and facilities across Asia. This enables the … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia relaunches
