• Discovery Kids acquires rights of Tintin for Indian market

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jan 12, 2013
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: Discovery Kids has bought the rights of comedy action series The Adventures of Tintin, the animated adaptation of one of the most popular comic classics of all times, for the Indian market.

    The Adventures of Tintin is a 39 episode long series and will be aired on Discovery Kids every day at 2 pm with repeat telecast at 8 pm, starting 26 January.

    The Adventures of Tintin is full of humour and excitement with elements of fantasy and mystery which kids will adore. The intrepid young reporter and his faithful dog Snowy travel around the world accompanied by a colourful cast of characters including the blustery Captain Haddock, the brilliant but absent-minded Professor Calculus and the detective Twins Thompson and Thomson.

    Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, ?Discovery Kids is excited to present the animated adaptation of the timeless comic ? The Adventures of Tintin. Children will relate with the inquisitive, intelligent and brave Tintin who as an investigative reporter sparks wonder and curiosity in every adventure.?

  • Hemisphere Capital raises $100 mn in fresh funding round

    Submitted by ITV Production on May 19, 2012
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: Hemisphere Capital Management, the tentpole fund behind "Men in Black III" ?Smurfs" and "TinTin", has raised $100 million from a group of banks led by J.P. Morgan Chase?s Entertainment Group in a fresh round of funding.

    This is part of a $400 million fund the financier announced in 2010. J.P. Morgan is Hemisphere?s debt financing partner.

    Based in Calgar, Hemisphere Capital Management is an independent, employee owned investment management firm.

    "The Fund will target those properties that have greater future sequel potential, so that a successful investment will yield multiple investment opportunities," Hemisphere stated in a confidential investor presentation earlier this month.

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