Hong Kong – Cartoon Network, the global kids brand and leading choice for the mobile-first generation of plurals, announced a holistic slate of content for the 2017-18 upfront season that will provide something new to fans every day, across a wide spectrum of platforms. As one of the most immersive brands in Turner’s portfolio, Cartoon will deliver even greater content experiences that drive engagement across all screens and connects to the way their fans are consuming. Cartoon announced a … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network brings in new content
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Tribe achieves 1 million downloads
Kuala Lampur– Tribe, Astro owned online video streaming service is celebrating its first anniversary with a new milestone - 1 million downloads across Indonesia and the Philippines, an impressive feat amidst fierce competition in the video OTT space. Iskandar Samad, Chief Executive Officer of Tribe said: “As Tribe celebrates its first anniversary, we are pleased to achieve one million app downloads amidst fierce competition in our markets. We are thankful to our partners and end … [Read more...] about Tribe achieves 1 million downloads
Sunny Bunnies springs into action for Disney EMEA
London - Media I.M. Incorporated Ltd, the London-based content distribution company that specialises in premium animation and family entertainment, has closed another high-profile deal for Sunny Bunnies , taking the non-dialogue comedy for four- to seven-year-olds into a total of 156 countries. The Walt Disney Company EMEA has now acquired the second season of Digital Light Studio’s Sunny Bunnies, following the lead of its sister channels in the US, South East Asia, CEEMEA (CEE, Middle … [Read more...] about Sunny Bunnies springs into action for Disney EMEA
HKFILMART touches on OTT platform content
Hong Kong - With the rapid advances in technology, people can tune into their favourite OTT platforms on different kinds of electronic devices anytime and anywhere. OTT refers to over-the-top distribution of multimedia content via the Internet. For online entertainment companies, the challenge is how to revise their strategies to adapt to rapid developments and high demand for such content. At the thematic seminar held earlier (14 March), “New Opportunities in the Explosive Growth of … [Read more...] about HKFILMART touches on OTT platform content
First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia
Singapore – CJ E&M, has announced the launch of its latest venture, tvN Movies, world’s first & only Korean Blockbuster movie channel, in Singapore in January 2017, with AN expectation to launch in other major South-east Asian territories including Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2017. The service will be in 100% HD quality on Pay TV, VOD and OTT. tvN Movies aims at giving an alternative choice of home-cinema to audience by featuring a unique mix of … [Read more...] about First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia
MAN WITH A PLAN goes to Latin American
Los Angeles – CBS Studios International announced a multi-season licensing agreement with Warner Channel Latin America for the exclusive basic pay-TV and VOD rights across the region to CBS’s new comedy, MAN WITH A PLAN. The new series, starring Golden Globe Award winner Matt LeBlanc, will be available on the Warner Channel and will air this Fall season. “We’re delighted to bring comedy legend Matt LeBlanc to Latin American audiences in MAN WITH A PLAN,” said Stephanie Pacheco, Vice President … [Read more...] about MAN WITH A PLAN goes to Latin American