Hong Kong - Star Chinese Movies, a dominant player in the Chinese entertainment category, will be broadcasting its new line-up of original series, live events, concerts and award-winning documentaries from 19 May, in addition to blockbuster movies. Also, the channel logo is set to change from a star into a crown. The crown features three points, which represent the channel’s aims of offering the best premium programmes, the best screening service and the largest Chinese movies inventory. … [Read more...] about Star Chinese Movies’ crowning glory
Archives for May 2012
Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa
Los Angeles - Viacom International Media Networks The Americas announced that it has made a volume distribution deal with Televisa. The announcement was delivered by Adeline Delgado, Vice President of International Programming Sales. This exclusive five-year deal marks the success of the long standing relationship between VIMN The Americas and Televisa. It includes distribution rights for hit Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob, Fairly Odd Parents, Kung Fu Panda, Fanboy & Chum Chum, Big … [Read more...] about Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa
MEASAT appoints new Vice President
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has appointed Anil Abraham as Vice President, Regulatory and Business Affairs. Prior to joining MEASAT, a supplier of satellite communication services, Abraham was Senior Counsel in the Group Legal Department at Usaha Tegas Sdn. Bhd. Abraham was admitted to the rolls of Solicitors of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and practiced corporate law for several years at various international law firms in London. Abraham’s responsibilities … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints new Vice President
CBBC begins search for the next Junior MasterChef
International cooking format Junior MasterChef, is returning to kids channel CBBC later this year, after a two-year hiatus. The BAFTA-nominated series is back to give some of Britain's best young cooks the chance to follow in the footsteps of 2010 champion, Georgia Bradford, and become Junior MasterChef 2012. Based on the hugely successful MasterChef series, the format will feature 15 half hour episodes, consisting of eight heats, two quarterfinals, four semis and a final cook-off. Junior … [Read more...] about CBBC begins search for the next Junior MasterChef
Endemol UK announces new senior management
Following the announcement that former CEO of the UK business Tim Hincks has become President of Endemol Group and Chairman of Endemol UK, the independent production group revealed its new CEO and new Chief Operating Officer. Former Chief Operating Officer Lucas Church has been appointed CEO of Endemol UK, while former Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnston has become Chief Operating Officer. Church, who has 20 years of experience in the TV industry, will lead the UK group, which produces over … [Read more...] about Endemol UK announces new senior management
Wave goodbye to your remote and say hello to FOXTEL
FOXTEL is the first broadcaster to provide Australians with voice and gesture control to find and watch their favourite live television programmes. With Kinect and FOXTEL on Xbox 360, users can navigate through the new-look user interface and locate sports, movies and TV shows with simple voice commands or simple hand gestures. Voice and gesture control via Kinect brings a new dimension to home entertainment and how people control commands like pause, play, fast forward and stop, as well as … [Read more...] about Wave goodbye to your remote and say hello to FOXTEL
