Beijing – China’s Phoenix New Media Limited (ifeng) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) have announced a strategic cooperation to offer Chinese internet users access to films produced and distributed by NFB via the NFB ZONE, the Canadian branded channel on ifeng’s website. Under the agreement, ifeng has the exclusive right to air and redistribute NFB’s current content library of over 130 documentaries and animated films, which will be updated regularly … [Read more...] about ifeng receives exclusive rights to redistribute NFB films in China
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Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
HIT Entertainment has announced two new collections – Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun and Angelina Ballerina: Musical Moves – which will be will be available on DVD, digital download and on demand from June 12. The six-episode Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun will feature racing engines, run-away go-carts, and monster chases and will keep preschoolers entertained with Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder for company. In the five-episode … [Read more...] about Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
Accedo partners maxdome to deliver next-gen SmartTV apps
Stockholm and Munich – Accedo, an enabler of Smart TV and IPTV applications, and maxdome, Germany’s leading video-on-demand (VOD) provider, are collaborating to develop next generation SmartTV apps for multiple platforms. The first official app being developed, the Panasonic VieraConnect application, gives viewers access to a vast catalogue of 45,000 video titles, including films, series, comedy shows, documentaries, music, and children’s programmes. The app is now available on … [Read more...] about Accedo partners maxdome to deliver next-gen SmartTV apps
YOU On Demand inks VOD deal with Miramax for China
New York – YOU On Demand, China’s leading national Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand (VOD) platform, has signed a deal with Miramax to distribute films from its library for Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD). The titles in the offering include some of the top films in movie history, ranging from the Oscar-winning There Will Be Blood and Chicago, to pop culture icons such as Pulp Fiction and the Scream series. This deal with Miramax expands … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand inks VOD deal with Miramax for China
Quick march for TVB
Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), has partnered QuickPlay Media for premium IP video distribution to power its myTV mobile TV service. Launched in November last year, the advertising-supported service, is using QuickPlay Media’s managed solutions including integrated live TV and VOD to stream approximately 70 TV programmes and 1,200 episodes to subscribers with Apple iPad, iPhone and Android devices. “Asia is one of the fastest-growing markets for the consumption … [Read more...] about Quick march for TVB
Sundance extends international reach
Park City, Utah – AMC/Sundance Channel Global has signed several agreements with major Pay-TV platforms across multiple key markets in Asia and Europe for new launches of its international television networks and VoD services, at the Sundance Film Festival. In Asia, Sundance channel is launching on Veetime in Taiwan as a 24/7 linear offering with Mandarin subtitles, becoming the third key local platform to carry the channel following deals in the second half of 2011 with the … [Read more...] about Sundance extends international reach
