Miami– This Natpe Budapest, Telemundo Internacional presents Silvana Sin Lana (Rich in Love) and the third season of Señora Acero (Acero, Woman of Steel) just weeks before their July 19 premiere on Telemundo, United States. Additionally, the distributor features top HBO Latin America Originals titles, including Psi (Psy), O Hipnotizador (The Hypnotist) andMagnífica 70. Telemundo Internacional presents at Natpe Budapest its full catalogue of HBO Latin America Originals with content available … [Read more...] about Telemundo at Natpe Budapest
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Discovery appoints head of sports
Singapore– Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has named Elliot Renton as Head of Sports, Southeast Asia. In this newly created position, Renton is tasked with driving the strategic development and operational management of Discovery’s sports product portfolio for the region, with the objective of building compelling and popular sports franchises. Renton will oversee all aspects of Southeast Asia’s sports business including rights acquisitions, programming and all audience engagement … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints head of sports
Cartoon Network’s Mighty Magiswords
Hong Kong– Cartoon Network, recently named one of the most innovative media companies by Fast Company, continues to redefine content and the fan experience with the evolution of its latest franchise, Mighty Magiswords. Debuting in 2015 on the Cartoon Network Anything micro-network as a 15-second interactive series, this comedy adventure about a brother and sister team of warriors will now be a full-length linear series launching as part of a connected content ecosystem, giving … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network’s Mighty Magiswords
Propagate amps up alt programming
Los Angeles– Propagate continues to build its production team with the appointment of Kevin Healey as Head of Alternative Programming and Brett-Patrick Jenkins as Head of Development. Joining Healey on Propagate’s Alternative team are Brett-Patrick Jenkins who was named Head of Development and Nicole Laufer who was appointed Director of Development. Jenkins will oversee the Alternative Development department. … [Read more...] about Propagate amps up alt programming
ATF Formats Pitch
Singapore– ATF and all3media International have released the names of the judges who will take on the first round of elimination at the ATF Formats Pitch. Entries have already started pouring in. Leading the line-up of high-profile connoisseurs is Greg Lipstone, the CEO of all3media America. The squad for the star-spangled judges will also include Rachel Glaister, EVP of Press and Marketing at all3media International, Asif Zubairy, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment for ITV; and Deborah … [Read more...] about ATF Formats Pitch
APAC set to top internet traffic by 2020
Singapore– Internet traffic is set to soar to three times its current volume by 2020, according to the latest Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI). The Cisco flagship report on future Internet traffic trends and data attributed this meteoric rise to more users, more devices, more connections, more video and faster speeds. The report noted that over half of the world’s population (52%) will be online by the end of the decade, marking yet another landmark in the digital era. The 2016 Cisco VNI … [Read more...] about APAC set to top internet traffic by 2020