Israel – Global production and distribution powerhouse Keshet International (KI) and Ananey Communications Group, which represents the Viacom brands Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV and Comedy Central in Israel, have partnered to bring teens', tweens’ and kids’ series to the global market in KI’s first foray into the genre. Alongside its subsidiary Nutz Productions, Ananey has created some of Israel's biggest kids TV hits airing on Nickelodeon, including the award-winning daily live-action teen … [Read more...] about Keshet International brings hit series to global market
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Winners at KCA 2017
Los Angeles– Ellen DeGeneres, Fifth Harmony, The Ghostbusters, Kevin Hart, Chris Hemsworth, Jace Norman, Zendaya and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards. Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, the unpredictable celebrity mess-fest was broadcast live from USC’s Galen Centre in Los Angeles, where kids celebrated the best of everything they love in pop culture. This year's festivities kicked off with Henry Danger star Jace Norman transporting … [Read more...] about Winners at KCA 2017
Viacom Russia signs deal with Prime Entertainment
Viacom International Central Eastern Europe just signed up 227 episodes from Prime Entertainment Group episodes of the series Director’s Short Cut to be aired on SPIKE CHANNEL across multiple territories in Eastern Europe including Russia starting March 2017. Prime Entertainment Group and Viacom Russia sign now their 3rd deal together for Cinema related content series - “It is very encouraging for us to see our shows do so well on the big movie and Entertainment Networks like Viacom. It's … [Read more...] about Viacom Russia signs deal with Prime Entertainment
Wildbrain expands team
London, UK – WildBrain, a leading online kids’ network with expertise in connecting content owners to advertisers through advertising video-on-demand (AVOD) platforms, has appointed senior executive Will Mahmood to the newly created position of Head of Strategy as the company positions itself for further growth. Mahmood will focus on helping WildBrain’s content partners exploit the ever-expanding volume of digital viewing data available to the business, and will work on key projects … [Read more...] about Wildbrain expands team
HOOQ names Michael Fleshman as CTO
HOOQ, Asia’ largest video on demand service announced the appointment of Michael Fleshman as CTO. A veteran CTO and no stranger to the media industry, Fleshman brings with him to HOOQ over 20 years of experience with leading roles at BBC Worldwide, Viacom, Financial Times and AOL. “We are elated to welcome Michael to HOOQ as part of our senior leadership team. At the same time, we are ecstatic by his depth of experience in the digital media space and I have no doubt … [Read more...] about HOOQ names Michael Fleshman as CTO
IMC introduces Paramount Channel Vietnam
Vietnam/Singapore – At a press launch in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese multimedia communication group International Media Corp (IMC), announced the launch of Viacom International Media Networks’ (VIMN) Paramount Channel Vietnam on HTVC cable (# 16 / Analog, # 6 / Digital), which went on-air on 1 January 2017. The latest distribution deal follows the network’s international success in Spain, France, Russia, Romania, Hungary, Sweden, Poland, Latin America and Italy. In Asia, the … [Read more...] about IMC introduces Paramount Channel Vietnam