Content Theater Examines KidVid, Cross-Platforms and Telenovelas
by John Merli TV TECHNOLOGY “Pajanimals” is an original short-form musical series produced by the Jim Henson Co. and 4KIDS Entertainment . Content is king this week at the aptly named Content Theater, sponsored by FremantleMedia , with today's schedule playing host to a number of sessions ranging from kid fare to the current global surge in telenovelas to delivering content targeted for consumption beyond traditional TV to a growing array of digital devices and services. Thursday's lineup looks at a popular filmmaking competition and comedy videos on YouTube . "Content is critical as new media and new technologies are being created," said Daniel Tibbets, senior vice president of digital media at Bunim/Murray Productions in Van Nuys, Calif. Tibbets is a panelist in "Broadcasting Beyond Television," 10 a.m. "Content really is king. As a lot of tech companies create innovative ways for consumers to interact with new media, the question becomes, ...