China Business Network (CBN), the all-business news channel focusing on China, launches on Singapore’s StarHub TV on December 18, 2012, at 9am. CBN, which is under the Shanghai Media Group (SMG), dishes out professional financial and business information, and offers up-to-date and accurate news updates in Mandarin. The introduction of CBN will augment StarHub’s already strong news offerings which include Bloomberg TV, CNBC, CNN and CCTV News. CBN will be of interest to some 1,500 … [Read more...] about China Business Network comes to Singapore
Archives for December 2012
ESPN STAR Sports ends 2012 with a string of creative awards
Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) clinched two Gold and two Silver awards at the recent Promax Asia Awards, bringing its awards haul for in-house on-air campaigns in 2012 to a total of 14. These wins come on the heels of ESS’s most memorable performance at Promax International USA where it won two Gold & two Bronze awards, beating stiff competition in sports from across the globe. Likewise in India in May this year, ESS scored another record number of six awards at the PromaxBDA … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports ends 2012 with a string of creative awards
“Charo” Santos-Concio appointed CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation
Ma. Rosario “Charo” Santos-Concio has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABS-CBN Corporation, effective January 1, 2013. The new position is in addition to her role as the company’s President and Chief Content Officer. Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III continues to be Chairman of the Board of ABS-CBN. As President of ABS-CBN, Santos-Concio conceptualised strategies and solutions for the company’s growth. Prior to her role as President in 2008, she served as … [Read more...] about “Charo” Santos-Concio appointed CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation
Shine America to develop global entertainment franchises with Nigel Lythgoe Productions
Los Angeles, California – Shine America has entered into an exclusive, multi-year production partnership with Nigel Lythgoe Productions (NLP), to cooperatively develop and produce entertainment franchises with the Shine Group for the global TV marketplace. Nigel Lythgoe Productions will continue to be based in Los Angeles. The deal, which commences January 1, 2013, was brokered by ICM Partners and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. "I am thrilled to be teaming up with Shine … [Read more...] about Shine America to develop global entertainment franchises with Nigel Lythgoe Productions
All3Media launches U.S. production hub
All3Media has announced that it is launching All3Media America. The new All3Media America Hub based in Los Angeles, will enable the companies in the All3Media Group to develop and produce their programmes in the U.S. Two senior All3Media executives have been appointed to lead All3Media America, reporting to Group CEO Farah Ramzan Golant. Eli Holzman, currently President of Studio Lambert and former head of Miramax Television, is appointed President of All3Media America. Stephen Lambert, founder … [Read more...] about All3Media launches U.S. production hub
Sophie Marceau presents new film in Singapore
Sophie Marceau (above) at the media conference for the Societe Generale Private Banking 2nd Rendezvous with French Cinema French actress Sophie Marceau was in Singapore for the Southeast Asian premiere of her new film Happiness Never Comes Alone at the Societe Generale Private Banking 2nd Rendezvous with French Cinema festival, held in conjunction with the Asia Television Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore. Speaking during a press conference at the Raffles Hotel, Marceau said … [Read more...] about Sophie Marceau presents new film in Singapore