TAIPEI: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has released a new Dora the Explorer mobile app for preschoolers in Taiwan, called Dora’s Learning Adventure. The app, aimed at kids 2 to 5 years old, uses age-targeted weekly appisodes to encourage toddlers to explore and self-learn at their own pace. The ...

LONDON: Sky has tied up with Znak&Jones Productions, a newly formed production company set up by Natalka Znak (I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Hell’s Kitchen) and Simon Jones (American Idol). Sky made an equity investment in Znak&Jones and also entered into a distribution partnership with the outfit. All ...

LONDON: FOX International Channels (FIC) has launched a dedicated content sales division, which will handle programming from its flagship networks, including FOX and National Geographic Channel. Simon Thomas will lead this group as executive VP of global sports and content ...

GLENDALE: Disney Consumer Products and Marvel have launched a month-long cross-platform program called Marvel Super Hero September, a strategy that will include marketing, retail, merchandising, online and broadcast campaigns. The celebration will revolve around an online hub, MarvelSuperHeroSeptember.com, which will house special content and activities, including a national photo sweepstakes ...

NEW YORK: TV Latina has launched its digital edition for Jornadas, featuring a special report on the major cable operators in Latin America and an in-depth look at the most prominent pay-TV channels in the Southern Cone, as well as interviews with some of the leading executives in the pay-TV ...

AMSTERDAM: Off the Fence has hired seasoned factual producer, director and writer Geoffrey Luck as an executive producer for the company. In his new position, Luck will work under Ellen Windemuth, founder and CEO of Off the Fence. Luck previously worked for National Geographic Television. During his career, he has ...

MIAMI: Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD) has hired former BBC Worldwide exec Helen Jurado to help bolster its presence in Latin America as the new senior director of sales and business development. Jurado will report directly to Cesar Diaz, the company’s VP. She’ll be charged with maximizing the profitability of the ...

HOLLYWOOD: The Hollywood Film Awards, which honor excellence in filmmaking, will air live on CBS on November 14 from the Hollywood Palladium. CBS will begin coverage at 7:30 p.m. with a red carpet pre-show, leading up to the 8 p.m. awards broadcast. The ceremony will be followed by a one-hour ...

DUBLIN: Next spring, TV3 in Ireland is due to debut The Algorithm, a new "man versus machine" game show format from the all3media international catalogue. Co-produced by 3Studios and Soshefeigh, The Algorithm asks contestants to out-smart technology for the chance to win a cash prize. The 10×1-hour program, hosted by radio ...

AMSTERDAM: Ed Louwerse and Julian Curtis, both of whom previously worked at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Endemol, have set up a new independent international distribution company, Lineup Industries. The outfit will focus on formats and derived IP. There are already negotiations with a number of major companies for both ...