MEXICANAL COMPLETES TRIO OF HONORS IN 2006 WITH NEW PROMAX/BDA LATINOAMÉRICA AWARD
Channel Takes Home Bronze in Category: “Promo Not Using Program Footage”
Mexico – December 18, 2006 – Further validating its success in targeting and reaching viewers, MEXICANAL has added yet another award to its trophy case. The channel was recognized at the Promax/BDA Latinoamérica Awards for its promo “There’s Culture in Any Workshop,” in the category, “Promo Not Using Program Footage.” MEXICANAL took home the Bronze at the annual event held on December 12 in Miami Beach, FL. This newest honor comes on the heels of its previous recognitions by Promax/BDA in June, when the channel captured Gold and Silver North America Awards. more>>
CONCRETE PICTURES HIRES KEVIN LAHR AS PRODUCER
Move Broadens Management Team to Meet Demand of Groundbreaking Projects
PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 13, 2006 – Concrete Pictures—a leading creative agency and multi-platform production company—has announced the addition of Kevin Lahr to its award-winning team of Producers. Reporting directly to Miles Dinsmoor, Senior Vice President of Production, Lahr will be responsible for managing new projects and maintaining client relationships. He will be based in the Philadelphia office. more>>
VOOM’S FAMILY ROOM HD ACQUIRES TWO NEW ORIGINAL SERIES TO THE NETWORK
Totally Frank and Maddigan’s Quest make U.S. HD Premiere Jan 1
NEW YORK, NY – December 13, 2006 – VOOM HD Networks’ Family Room HD, a channel solely dedicated to movies and entertainment for the whole family, announced today two new original series, Totally Frank and Maddigan’s Quest, set to premiere in January of 2007. Both series reinforce the network’s commitment to actively work with producers and distributors to produce family entertainment in the HD medium. Family Room HD is part of the VOOM HD Networks, the largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels nationwide and currently available on DISH Network. more>>
ANIME NETWORK SCORES 24/7 LINEAR CARRIAGE IN PUERTO RICO
Channel Launches Include Regions Two Largest MSOs, One Link and Liberty Cablevision
HOUSTON, TX – December 13, 2006 – Continuing to expand its reach throughout North America, Anime Network has signed linear carriage deals with Puerto Rico’s two largest cable providers, One Link and Liberty Cablevision. These deals, which represent more than two-thirds of the island, will net the 24/7 channel 178,000 new subscribers. Additionally, America’s #1 Anime Channel has secured 24/7 linear deals in Missouri, Texas, Florida and Wisconsin, with launches on Longview, Optical Entertainment Network (OEN), Home Town Cable and Community Antenna, respectively. more>>
THUNDERBIRD FILMS ANNOUNCES U.S. SYNDICATION SALES FOR DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
CTV’s Hit Original Drama Tops 60% Clearance for September 2007 Launch
VANCOUVER, CANADA – December 12, 2006 – Thunderbird Films and its U.S. distribution partners, Program Partners, today announced several major U.S. market and station group clearances for CTV’s acclaimed original dramatic series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. These deals take the hit half-hour series past the 60% mark including all 5 of the Top 5 markets; 8 of the Top 10; with 15 of the Top 20 and 18 of the Top 25 for its launch as a syndication strip for Fall 2007. This news follows closely on the heels of the two companies’ successful U.S. launches of Canadian dramas Da Vinci’s Inquest, Cold Squad and Stone Undercover into weekly syndication. more>>
