News Broadcasting
BKN announces slate of new animated programming at Mipcom 06
MUMBAI: BKN International AG a global animation company engaged in the production and distribution of animated children’s television programmes and related consumer products, presents its largest slate ever of high-quality children’s programming at Mipcom 2006, it was announced today by Allen Bohbot, BKN Group CEO.
The equivalent of 123 episodes of products will be available to buyers at this year’s market which equals BKN’s output of new product for the last three and a half years combined.
The slate of new animated programming includes:
39 x 22′- Zorro: Generation Z
26 x 22′- Dork Hunters from Outer Space
39 x 22′- Legend of the Dragon
1 x 67′- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1 x 80′- Kong: Return to the Jungle
1 x 48′ – A Christmas Carol
1 x 48′ – Robin Hood
1 x 48′ – Jungle Book
1 x 48′ – Prince and the Pauper
1 x 48′ – Three Musketeers
1 x 48′ – Alice in Wonderland
Three additional film titles of 48′ in length including Jack and the Beanstalk, Gulliver’s Travels and The Nutcracker are also planned for late in 2007.
In addition, BKN will showcase its strong catalogue of high-quality family entertainment which now ranks sixth in the world for global libraries. (Source: Company Estimates/DIC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s Offering Memorandum) including in part the below for global distribution:
73 episodes of Monster Rancher
65 episodes of Scruff
52 episodes of Pocket Dragon Adventures
52 episodes of Extreme Dinosaurs
40 episodes of Kong: The Animated Series
40 episodes of Roswell Conspiracies
26 episodes of Starla and the Jewel Riders
26 episodes of Sky Surfer Strike Force
1 x 66′ – Kong: King of Atlantis
The slate of new animated programming includes:
39 x 22′- Zorro: Generation Z
26 x 22′- Dork Hunters from Outer Space
39 x 22′- Legend of the Dragon
1 x 67′- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1 x 80′- Kong: Return to the Jungle
1 x 48′ – A Christmas Carol
1 x 48′ – Robin Hood
1 x 48′ – Jungle Book
1 x 48′ – Prince and the Pauper
1 x 48′ – Three Musketeers
1 x 48′ – Alice in Wonderland
Three additional film titles of 48′ in length including Jack and the Beanstalk, Gulliver’s Travels and The Nutcracker are also planned for late in 2007.
In addition, BKN will showcase its strong catalogue of high-quality family entertainment which now ranks sixth in the world for global libraries. (Source: Company Estimates/DIC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s Offering Memorandum) including in part the below for global distribution:
73 episodes of Monster Rancher
65 episodes of Scruff
52 episodes of Pocket Dragon Adventures
52 episodes of Extreme Dinosaurs
40 episodes of Kong: The Animated Series
40 episodes of Roswell Conspiracies
26 episodes of Starla and the Jewel Riders
26 episodes of Sky Surfer Strike Force
1 x 66′ – Kong: King of Atlantis
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
