Herschend Entertainment Studios (HES) announced that production has commenced on season six of their popular children's series, Chuggington, and that Alpha Group has been appointed as the global master toy partner in a multi-year collaboration to deliver an innovative range of Chuggington toys to fans around the world. The new season and toy line will debut in 2020. HES acquired Chuggington from Ludorum PLC in December 2018. Alpha Group, the leading toy and animation company in … [Read more...] about Herschend Entertainment Studios commences Chuggington season six production
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ZEEL appoints new Head of Global Syndication and International Film Distribution
Mr. Mukund Cairae, Chief Operating Officer - International Business at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), announced the expanded role of Ms. Vibha Chopra to Head-Global Syndication & International Film Distribution at ZEEL. She has taken over the global licensing and syndication profile in addition to her current role of leading the international film distribution business. “Global Content Hub by Zee” is the business arm of ZEEL which syndicates Zee’s premium television content … [Read more...] about ZEEL appoints new Head of Global Syndication and International Film Distribution
Astro partners with iQIYI
– Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with iQIYI, a market leading online entertainment service in China. Under the partnership, Astro has the exclusive rights to deliver iQIYI content on TV, On Demand and OTT in Malaysia including the world’s first iQIYI branded channel comprising iQIYI’s extensive slate of original content from drama to variety shows and movies. Astro will also take the lead in customer acquisition, marketing and media … [Read more...] about Astro partners with iQIYI
Record Rides premieres on National Geographic
Record Rides comes to South East Asia and Hong Kong on National Geographic in a two-part series airing on June 23 and June 30 2019, at 8.00 PM (Singapore time). The automotive reality entertainment series pits adrenaline junkie and radio DJ, KC Montero, against race car driver Natasha Chang, also known as Chiney Dolly. The gambit is simple: KC and Natasha aim to write their names into the record books as the fastest ascent of Doi Chang mountain by car. The catch: there will be no … [Read more...] about Record Rides premieres on National Geographic
Nickelodeon and Imagine Kids+Family to develop Original Live-Action Space Series
Nickelodeon will be partnering with Imagine Kids+Family to develop the original live-action series, Untitled Space Show (working title). Untitled Space Show will be showrun and written by Daniel Knauf (Carnivàle, The Blacklist) and centers around a group of kids who mistakenly launch into space. The series marks the first project co-produced by Nickelodeon and Imagine Kids+Family. Untitled Space Show will be executive produced by Imagine Entertainment Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and Imagine Kids+Family to develop Original Live-Action Space Series
ZEE5 Global’s weekend binge list
ZEE5 Global brings you all-new Originals, Movies and Web-series to keep you hooked to your screen, all day long. Make yourself a large tub of warm popcorn for a truly entertaining weekend with this binge list! Bombers Hindi | ZEE5 Original|22nd June Premiering on 22nd June, Bombers is a gripping story that revolves around the football league, Bombers FC and their journey to victory. The show boasts a stellar cast including Varun Mitra, Meiyang Chang, Ranvir Shorey, Aahana … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global’s weekend binge list