Tag "Discovery Communications"

The Hub Taps Reed as New Senior VP of Programming

March 15, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Nikki Reed, a former VP of original series for Disney Channel and Disney XD, has joined The Hub in the role of senior VP of programming and development. In her new post, she will oversee the planning, directing and execution of the programming strategy for the network, a joint venture [...]

Hasbro Studios President Davis to Oversee All Content

December 11, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Hasbro has integrated all of its content initiative—including television, film, commercial productions and short-form content—under Stephen Davis, president of Los Angeles-based Hasbro Studios. Davis, who has overseen global TV development, production and distribution for Hasbro since launching the studio in 2009, will report to Hasbro chief marketing officer John Frascotti [...]

Imira’s Toons Take Over Latin America

May 15, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Barcelona-based Imira Entertainment has sold over 200 hours of its animated shows to Latin America and Spanish-speaking U.S. networks. In pan-Latin America deals, Pay TV channel Yups has acquired Jonathan M. Shiff & ZDF Enterprises’ Scooter, Secret Agent (26X26′) and Shaftesbury’s Baxter (13X30′) for all territories excluding Argentina & Brazil [...]

‘Peztronauta’ Swims to Discovery Familia

January 5, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Discovery Familia will premiere the new animated, eco-friendly series Peztronauta (Fishtronaut) on January 16, at 6:30p. The series, which will air daily, follows the adventures of Peztronauta, a space-suit wearing fish, and his pals Marina and Zeek as they travel from their home at the Eco Zoo Park to solve [...]