Having previously announced the first Finnish adaptation of the popular format with Rabbit Films in 2023, Nippon TV, Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that two additional seasons of Silent Library Suomi will start airing on the Walt Disney Company-owned Star Channel from February 21, 2024. Rabbit Films, the largest television production company in Finland, will continue to produce the successful Finnish-language version. The first two seasons aired with 36 … [Read more...] about Nippon TV and Rabbit Films announces additional seasons for Finnish adaptation of hit game show format Silent Library
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Eccho Rights distributes new Sürec Film & Fox TV drama, Grapes of Love
International distributor Eccho Rights are partnering once more with Turkish producers Sürec Film on their brand-new drama series GRAPES OF LOVE. The series premiered in Turkey on FOX the 30th of September, with famous actors Serkan Cayoglu (Cherry Season and Love of My Life) and Ayca Aysin Turan (Be My Sunshine and The Protector) in the lead roles. GRAPES OF LOVE is the latest drama from Sürec Film, one of Turkey’s foremost production houses, behind hits such as WOUNDED HEART, THREE SISTERS, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights distributes new Sürec Film & Fox TV drama, Grapes of Love
Shanghai Disney Resort to accelerate expansion
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company announced on April 28 that it has reached an agreement with Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, to accelerate the expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort. The increased investment of approximately 5 billion yuan (US$800 million) will be used primarily for additional attractions, entertainment and other offerings to increase capacity at the theme park, with the majority targeted to be completed for opening day. … [Read more...] about Shanghai Disney Resort to accelerate expansion
Disney launches new gaming platform
Burbank, California – Disney Interactive has unveiled the Disney Infinity, one of the company’s ambitious gaming initiatives that will launch in June across all consoles and will have a phased roll out across mobile and online devices throughout 2013. This all-new game platform gives players the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. "Disney Infinity introduces a new way to interact with the … [Read more...] about Disney launches new gaming platform
Hulu’s CEO Jason Kilar resigns
Hulu’s Founding Chief Executive, Jason Kilar, has announced on Hulu’s blog that he will be stepping down from his role in the next three months. The New York Times reported that his departure comes just several months after Providence Equity Partners, the only independent owner of Hulu, sold its 10% stake originally bought for US$100 million, for US$200 million. The report also added that Kilar’s departure is certain to raise speculation about the future of Hulu due to … [Read more...] about Hulu’s CEO Jason Kilar resigns
Paul Robinson joins A2E2 as President
Beverly Hills, California – Today A Squared Elxsi Entertainment LLC (A2E2), a joint venture between A Squared Entertainment and Tata Elxsi Ltd, have appointed Paul Robinson as President, A Squared Elxsi International. The former KidsCo CEO and Co-Founder, and Walt Disney Company Senior Vice President of International Television, will establish a new London office with the responsibility for content distribution in all formats, content acquisitions, consumer products and the continued … [Read more...] about Paul Robinson joins A2E2 as President