Hong Kong – ITV Granada has revealed plans to broadcast LIVE coverage of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on June 5 across Asia. The all-day LIVE event, produced by ITN, will be hosted from Buckingham Palace by Julie Etchingham and Phillip Schofield. It begins with a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and then follows the royal procession from Westminster Hall along the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Simon Li, Channel Director at ITV Granada, says: … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Archives for May 2012
BBC Worldwide and Viki Partner to bring global video advertising to new markets
Singapore – Viki, Inc., the global TV site powered by fans, has announced a video advertising partnership with BBC Worldwide. The partnership leverages the strong sales and operations team at BBC Advertising, BBC Worldwide's advertising sales business, to help Viki meet global interest and demand for video advertising opportunities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Through the advertising partnership, Viki offers top brands visibility among coveted young Internet consumers through premium … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and Viki Partner to bring global video advertising to new markets
FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has launched the Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour. This is the first of a number of FME Live Experiences set to launch in 2012, bringing television and other entertainment properties to life for fans. Dustin Lockett, VP Live Experiences FremantleMedia Enterprises, said: “Australia’s Got Talent format owner SyCo has never before approved any consumer experience like this, giving Australian fans … [Read more...] about FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
HISTORY embarks on new miniseries about Mankind
Singapore – HISTORY announced that the epic 12-hour TV event Mankind The Story of All of Us, is expected to premiere in the fourth quarter of this year. Already two years in the making, the series is now in production, filming in locations all over the world such as China, South Africa and Morocco. The documentary is expected to be the most in-depth television series ever produced by HISTORY, and will be the first series in the history of the network to premiere internationally at the same … [Read more...] about HISTORY embarks on new miniseries about Mankind
ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
Kuala Lumpur – ESPN STAR Sports, the official broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympic Games, recently announced its broadcast coverage on Astro that will provide the most extensive coverage of the sporting meet in Malaysia across 15 channels. ESPN STAR Sports will deliver more than 3,800 hours of round-the-clock coverage of the London 2012 Games from 27 July to 12 August. Coverage can be seen on ESPN (Astro Ch 812), STAR Sports (Astro Ch 813), ESPN HD (Astro Ch 832) and ESPNEWS (Astro Ch … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that Ruth Clarke has been appointed Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions. Clarke joins the company from Shine International, where she is SVP, Head of EMEA. Reporting to Maria Kyriacou, Managing Director of ITVS GE, Clarke will be responsible for overseeing ITVS GE’s acquisition and co-production strategy, contributing to international growth through partnerships with ITV Studios and external producers worldwide. Maria … [Read more...] about Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
