Superheroes that save the day always drive fandom and stretch the power of imagination of young and curious minds. This holds even more true in today’s times! These adrenalized thrills and spills get further fuelled with the digital première of a new high octane superhero series Blazing Team on Voot Kids - India’s only multi-format platform dedicated exclusively for children. This boy skewed animation offering for pre-teen audience, well-received internationally, is produced by China-based … [Read more...] about VOOT Kids brings action-adventure series ‘Blazing Team: Masters of Yo Kwon Do’ to India
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108 Media acquires DCD Media Plc in US$6.3 million deal
108 Media, the global financing and production studio, with a key focus on emerging markets, has acquired all the assets of AIM-listed DCD Media Plc, the independent TV distribution and production group, in a deal worth $6.3m (£4.7m) in the first of several major corporate acquisitions being negotiated within the next 18 months. The deal comprises all DCD Media Plc assets, which include September Films, RIZE USA and DCD Rights, which has a catalogue of more than 3,500 hours of programming … [Read more...] about 108 Media acquires DCD Media Plc in US$6.3 million deal
Discovery, Inc. announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Discovery, Inc. “Discovery” announced changes to its leadership in the Asia Pacific, including the appointment of Jeeyoung Lee as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Content Strategy and General Manager, Japan and South Korea. Lee, based in Seoul, will join the business on 17 August and report to the company’s Chief Transformation Officer and President, Asia Pacific, Simon Robinson. Lee will lead Content Strategy for the Asia Pacific to support the development and success of the region’s … [Read more...] about Discovery, Inc. announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
The Q India appoints Krishna Menon as COO
QYOU Media Inc. has announced that The Q India, the company’s Hindi language youth-oriented channel available in over 100 million TV households and to over 612 million OTT and mobile users in India, has appointed Krishna Menon as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, moving from his position as Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Menon has served the company since November of 2018 and has been instrumental in growing the business from a small independent channel into becoming one of India’s … [Read more...] about The Q India appoints Krishna Menon as COO
Sutikki builds leadership team with trio of new talent
London based Sutikki, an active disruptor in the children’s entertainment space, has announced the appointment of three seasoned executives to further bolster its dynamic leadership team. Infused with the ideal combination of big brand and major studio experience and a refreshing entrepreneurial spirit, the company will now significantly accelerate the growth of its brand portfolio and will also make a substantial investment in new acquisitions and creative opportunities throughout 2021 and … [Read more...] about Sutikki builds leadership team with trio of new talent
Viacom18 appoints new business head for COLORS Bangla
Viacom18 announced the appointment of Sagnik Ghosh as Business Head, COLORS Bangla. Sagnik will be taking over from Rahul Chakravarti who cemented the channel’s position as the third-ranked GEC in the highly competitive Bengali market. Sagnik will be reporting to Rajesh Iyer, Head - Regional Entertainment (Bangla, Odia, Tamil and Gujarati Clusters), Viacom18. A cross-industry veteran with over two decades of experience panning Media and Entertainment, Advertising and BFSI industries, Sagnik, … [Read more...] about Viacom18 appoints new business head for COLORS Bangla