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Disney Launches First Jetix-Branded SVOD Service in Asia

August 30, 2007

SINGAPORE, August 30: Walt Disney Television International has launched the kids-targeted SVOD service Jetix On Demand in Singapore on SingTel’s new pay-TV service mio TV. This marks the launch of the first Jetix-branded SVOD service in Asia. Priced at S$6.42 …

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Sony European Blu-ray Sales Reach 250,000

August 30, 2007

BERLIN, August 30: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s (SPHE) Blu-ray Disc sales in Europe have reached the 250,000 mark, while North American sales are nearing the 1-million mark. Meanwhile, sales of the high-definition format in six emerging markets, including Hong Kong, …

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ESPN STAR Sports Secures Rights for ECB Cricket Matches

August 30, 2007

SINGAPORE, August 30: In a five-year deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights to ECB matches across television (inclusive of mobile TV), Internet and radio. ESPN STAR Sports …

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blinkx.com Inks Deal on Prom Queen Sequel from Eisner’s Vuguru

August 30, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO, August 30: blinkx.com, an online video search engine, has reached a deal to host and distribute Prom Queen: Summer Heat, the sequel to the Emmy-nominated broadband drama series from Vuguru, Michael Eisner’s new-media studio. Starting today, blinkx.com will …

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BBC’s What Not To Wear Enters Latin American Market

August 30, 2007

NEW YORK, August 30: BBC Worldwide has licensed the format to What Not To Wear to Brazilian terrestrial broadcaster SBT for the show’s first Latin American adaptation. What Not To Wear centers around two extremely outspoken presenters giving style advice …

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Zone Romantica to Launch in the U.K.

August 30, 2007

LONDON, August 30: Chellomedia-owned Zonemedia will launch Zone Romantica to some 8.5 million subscribers throughout the U.K. and Ireland on September 3 via the Sky satellite platform. Zone Romantica offers a mix of long-running series, popular soaps and feature films …

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Granada Inks First Look Deal with Quickfire Media

August 30, 2007

LONDON, August 30: Granada International has secured first look access to Quickfire Media’s upcoming drama projects as part of a development deal with the Bristol-based independent. Quickfire currently has two new dramas in development, Botany Bay and Burke and Hare. …

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Production Wraps on MarVista, Bluth Global Warming Doc

August 30, 2007

LOS ANGELES, August 30: Production has been completed on the one-hour documentary Global Warming: Our Searing Earth, from MarVista Entertainment and Bluth Enterprises, for a MIPCOM launch. The documentary features the latest scientific evidence, footage from around the world and …

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Sparks Network Members Secure New Deals in Europe, Asia

August 30, 2007

STOCKHOLM, August 30: Several members of the global format exchange organization Sparks Network have secured new commissions and renewals throughout Europe and Asia, including Australia’s Ambience Entertainment, whose kids’ game show Go Go Stop is currently being produced in four …

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ADV Films, Geneon Strike Exclusive Anime Distribution Deal

August 30, 2007

HOUSTON, August 30: Geneon Entertainment (USA) has appointed ADV Films as the sole distributor of its anime catalogue in North America. Under the deal, ADV Films will handle all sales and distribution duties for the combined anime catalogue as well …