Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes in its programming and overall business and channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across 14 territories. Q: NGC as a whole seems to be moving away from one-offs and going into series, particularly those that are returnable, and series … [Read more...] about One-year Mark
Archives for December 2012
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns George Entwistle has resigned as Director- General of BBC after just two months in the position. Entwistle stated that he is stepping down to take responsibility for what happened during the Newsnight broadcast on November 2, which aired an inaccurate interview segment with Steve Messham, an abuse victim who said a senior political figure of the time had abused him. The BBC later issued an apology for having broadcast the report. It said: “We broadcast … [Read more...] about BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
Of Trophies, Tragedies, and Triumphs
It’s an exciting time to be in Asia The 17th Asian Television Awards (ATA) – together with the Asia Television Forum; Screen Singapore; PromaxBDA Asia; and numerous content conferences and summits – proudly welcomes you to Singapore. Among the many events, our ATA gala dinner and awards ceremony on December 6 remains the definitive place to be to toast the best in Asian television. With 1,327 entries representing 13 Asian nations, including nearly 50 new entrants, ATA 2012 … [Read more...] about Of Trophies, Tragedies, and Triumphs