(October 8, 2012) – ESPN Star Sports has confirmed the launch of its first ever 24/7 football television channel ‘FOX Football Channel’ in Malaysia, featuring more than 500 league matches from a comprehensive mix of top football leagues around the globe.
Read more at Advanced Television
(October 9, 2012) – The broadcasting committee of the national watchdog yesterday gave the nod to amended draft regulations for radio and TV broadcasting licences that would demand lower fees than originally proposed.
Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) panel, said broadcasters with annual revenue of less than Bt5 million would pay a fee of 1.5 per cent of gross revenue, while those with higher income would pay 1.5 per cent on the first Bt5 million and 2 per cent on revenue above that amount.
In the original draft, the fee was to be a flat 2 per cent of gross revenue.
Read more at The Nation
(October 9, 2012) – A PANEL has been formed to examine Singapore’s fast-changing media landscape, in the light of developments such as Internet broadcasting services.
It is aiming to ensure that Singapore’s media policy and licensing framework remain relevant and adequate in the digital era.
Called the Media Convergence Review Panel, it will look into the impact digital media content regulation, piracy, copyright and licensing have on current policies and laws, said Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts.
While digital media content has led to innovative digital media services and products, it has also raised issues.
Read more at Straits Times
Police bust multi-million ringgit IPTV syndicate
BUTTERWORTH, October 5, 2012: Police detained 12 individuals and busted a first of its kind illegal Internet Pay Television (IPTV) syndicate in Malaysia on Thursday.
Bukit Aman Commercial Crimes Investigation Department, deputy director 11, Datuk Mohd Rodwan Mohd Yusuf said Friday that nine men and three women, between 28 and 40, were arrested in a joint operation with the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission and CyberSecurity Malaysia, in five separate raids in Penang, Kedah and Perlis.
Read more at The Star
Related story (in Bahasa Malaysia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CXI99_15dM&feature=player_embedded
October 3, 2012 – Turner today announced that from April 2013 it will consolidate its three existing Japan entities into one under the new ‘Turner Japan’ brand. The plan aligns the company’s Japan management under one General Manager, Tom Perry, with responsibility for Turner’s kids, entertainment and news distribution business in Japan.
Read more at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
(05-10-2012) 3D needs any boost it can right now and the latest firms to attempt to kick start sales is LG Electronics who is to add Walt Disney Studios 3D films for rental on the “3D World” application on its Smart TVs.
Under the terms of the deal, Disney will supply 3D content including the “Toy Story” trilogy and “Alice in Wonderland,” among many others. Additional 3D titles scheduled for imminent release include “Marvel’s The Avengers,” and Disney-Pixar’s “Brave”.
Read more at Rapid TV News
TURNER BROADCASTING GREENLIGHTS SEASON THREE OF MULTI-AWARD-WINNING SERIES THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL
Friday 5th October 2012, London: Turner Broadcasting has commissioned a third season of The Amazing World of Gumball, the critically acclaimed debut series from its London-based Cartoon Network Studio Europe.
The multi-awarding-winning series has scooped 15 prestigious global award wins since it launched in 2011, including two BAFTAs, three Kidscreen Awards, two British Animation Awards, an Annie, a Prix Jeunesse Award and an Annecy Cristal Award amongst its roll call of achievements.
In addition to its industry plaudits, The Amazing World of Gumball has won-over a multitude of fans with its inimitable brand of comedy and visual creativity, achieving international success on Cartoon Network. In the US, the second season premiere of The Amazing World of Gumball (August 2012) was the #1 broadcast of the day among boys 2-11 and 6-11, as well as #1 in its time period among kids 2-11, 6-11 and all boys demos.*
The groundbreaking UK-produced series will continue its format of 2D and 3D animation within a live-action setting. The core team behind the show, creator Ben Bocquelet, director Mic Graves and executive producer Daniel Lennard are also onboard for series three.
Turner Broadcasting has commissioned a total of 40 x 11’ episodes. A transmission date has not been set but as with previous seasons, it will air on Cartoon Network in over 160 countries across the world.
The Amazing World of Gumball follows the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball and his family in the weird and wonderful town of Elmore. Featuring a stellar cast of characters, Gumball’s school friends include a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a cheerleading peanut, and a banana.
Daniel Lennard, Vice President Original Series and Development at Turner Broadcasting said: “We’re really thrilled to greenlight a third season of our debut series from Cartoon Network Studio Europe. Season two has already seen a big leap in terms of comedy and visual storytelling and we’re excited to see where we can go with a third season. This is a testament to Turner’s belief in the remarkable talents of Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves and the entire Gumball team.”
Michael Carrington, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting adds: “The Amazing World of Gumball is a standout series and we are delighted that audiences on Cartoon Network will be able to watch yet more of this engrossing and captivating series. We are proud that our first show from Cartoon Network Studio Europe sits alongside contemporary greats from the US such as Regular Show and Adventure Time, which is a sure-fire reflection of the talented team behind it.”
The Amazing World of Gumball’s broadcast success has been replicated on a range of digital platforms. Suburban Karate Master, an online game based on the series has had over 250 million game plays worldwide. A YouTube video of show character Banana Joe dancing has been watched over 2.5 million times, while a mobile app for Android and iOS has been downloaded over 500,000 times.
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For further information:
Yinka Akindele, Senior Press Officer, 020 7693 1105, yinka.akindele@turner.com
Notes to editors:
*Neilsen Media Research
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The Amazing World of Gumball Awards Wins 2011 – 2012 |
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Country |
Festival |
Award Won |
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France |
Annecy Festival |
Won Cristal Award for ‘Best TV Production’ in 2011 |
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UK |
BAFTA Children’s Awards |
Won 2 BAFTA’s for Best ‘Animation’ and ‘Writer’ in 2011 |
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UK |
British Animation Awards |
Won 2 British Animation Awards ‘Best Children’s Series’ and ‘Children’s Choice Award’ in 2012 |
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US |
Annie Awards |
Won the Annie for ‘The Best Animated TV Production’ in 2012 |
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US |
Kidscreen Awards |
Won 3 Kidscreen Awards in 2012 In the Viewers Choice Category won ‘Best Kids Program’. In the Creative Talent Category won ‘Best Animation’. In the Programming Kids Category won ‘Best Animation Series’ |
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US |
Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award |
Won the Cynopsis Award for ‘Kids 2-11 Series: Comedy’ in 2012 |
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Germany |
Prix Jeunesse International Awards |
Won the Prix Jeunesse Award for ‘7-11 Fiction’ in 2012 |
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Italy |
Pulcinella , Cartoons On The Bay Awards |
Won the Pulcinella for Best ‘TV Series For Kids’ in 2012 |
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Germany |
EMIL Award from TV Spielfilm |
Won the EMIL for ‘Best Kids Animation Series’ in 2012 |
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Australia |
Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) |
Won the Astra for ‘Most Outstanding Children’s Program or Event’ in 2012 |
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US |
National Cartoonists Society |
Won the Ruben for ‘Art Direction in Television Animation’ in 2012 |
VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS ASIA TO LAUNCH COMEDY CENTRAL ASIA ON NOVEMBER 1
THE FIRST ALL-COMEDY NETWORK TARGETING SOUTHEAST ASIAN REGION
SINGAPORE, 5 OCTOBER 2012: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has announced the November 1 launch of Comedy Central Asia – Southeast Asia’s first 24-hour all-comedy network. Featuring a programming schedule designed for Asian viewers with original Comedy Central programming, sitcoms, stand-up and sketch comedy plus Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning content. Comedy Central Asia will air 24 hours a day, seven days a week in both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) targeting several markets throughout Southeast Asia.
With the upcoming launch of Comedy Central Asia, VIMN strengthens its offerings with its first venture into the adult-skewed entertainment space with the unique offering of 24/7 all-comedy entertainment targeting viewers aged 18 to 34 years old. Comedy Central Asia will feature both original and acquired content including Comedy Central’s global hit series The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, South Park, Workaholics, and Key & Peele, the Asia Pay-TV premiere of such titles such as Anger Management, Happily Divorced, Jo Koy Lights Out, as well as classic titles Mind Your Language and Boiling Points. Encompassing a wide variety of comedy-genres from talk-show and stand-up comedy, animated sitcom, live-action sitcom, sketch-comedy, physical and gag, Comedy Central Asia will also feature a “Best of Asia” programming block showcasing regionally acquired shows such as the Singapore-produced comedy series The Noose, which was nominated for Best Comedy in the 2011 International Emmy® Awards, and eventually locally produced content.
The full programming schedule for Comedy Central Asia as well as platforms it will be available on will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
“We’ve been planning the launch of Comedy Central Asia for months, and we’re looking forward to making audiences laugh out loud with top-notch programming from the US, Europe and Asia — including Singapore,” said Indra Suharjono, Viacom International Media Networks Asia’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director. “Asian audiences’ senses of humour are truly unique and varied, but I’m confident that Comedy Central Asia will offer something for all comedy lovers and strike the right balance to keep audiences laughing yet reflect our tastes and sensibilities.”
Comedy Central is the only 100% global comedy network, currently seen in more than 200 million homes in over 70 countries around the world. Comedy Central Asia joins the portfolio of comedy channels for Viacom International Media Networks, which are seen in various markets such as Latin America, Russia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Holland, New Zealand, Hungary, Poland, Israel, and Austria.
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About Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in 170 territories and 37 languages via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom’s blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.
Media Contact:
Viacom International Media Networks
Omar Gepiga, Senior Director
t: (65) 6420 7184 m: (65) 8198 0230
e: omar.gepiga@vimn.com
29 September 2012, MUMBAI: Decks have been cleared for implementing digitisation in the four metros within the deadline period of 31 October as the four national multi-system operators (MSOs) have announced the much awaited channel packages to sell to their cable TV subscribers.
Hathway Cable & Datacom, Den Networks, Digicable, and Zeel-owned Siti Cable (earlier WWIL) have announced the channel packages and their rates to the consumers who will need to transition to an era away from analogue cable where they were served a fixed bouquet of channels and had to pay one rate. The new prices are exclusive of taxes.
Hathway has three packages with Basic package having 135 channels for Rs 160, Medium package offering 198 channels for Rs 220 and Premium package with 242 channels for Rs 275.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k12/sep/sep308.php
Taipei, Oct. 1 (CNA) Next Media Group said Monday it has signed a deal to sell its TV arm to the chairman of ERA Communications Co., a local cable and satellite TV company, and plans to axe hundreds of jobs in the process. Next Media Group Executive Director Cassian Cheung said in an internal statement to company employees that the group has signed a memorandum of understanding with ERA Chairman Lien Tai-sheng to sell Next TV Broadcasting Ltd. to Lien.
http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=2037766
