A number of BBC journalists joined the National Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) 24-hour nation-wide strike on Monday due to a dispute over compulsory redundancies. The strike was called after the NUJ failed to reach an agreement with the BBC management over the deployment of 30 employees facing compulsory redundancies. Several BBC programmes were affected as a result of the walkout. According to reports, Compulsory redundancies have been threatened at BBC Scotland, 5 live, the Asian Network … [Read more...] about BBC journalists go on strike
Archives for February 2013
Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
The Communications Authority (CA) is inviting members of the public to submit their views to the CA Secretariat between February 18 and April 2, 2013, on the quality and variety of television programmes provided by the two domestic free television programme service licensees, namely Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In the context of the mid-term review of ATV and TVB's licenses conducted in 2010, the CA decided to collect public views on the quality and … [Read more...] about Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
Foxtel announces TV appointments
Foxtel Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh, has announced some key television appointments at Foxtel Networks Australia. Brendon Moo has been appointed to the role of General Manager, General Entertainment Channels, and will oversee the management of FOX8, Arena, FOX Classics, The Comedy Channel and 111 HITS. General Manager of Foxtel’s Music Channels, Shaun James, will now also oversee the Foxtel Networks Digital team. Elsewhere, Graham Burrells has been appointed to the role of … [Read more...] about Foxtel announces TV appointments
Screen Australia puts in A$30 million for new interactive content
Screen Australia has released draft guidelines for a suite of new interactive and multi-platform programmes. With A$20 million for games, Screen Australia will commit more than A$30 million over the next three years including approximately A$12 million to be delivered in the first year. The agency’s support for interactive and multi-platform content now incorporates new Federal Government funding through the Australian Interactive Games Fund, as well as funding previously provided through … [Read more...] about Screen Australia puts in A$30 million for new interactive content
“The Adventures Of Figaro Pho” wins at Kidscreen Awards 2013
The Adventures Of Figaro Pho (13 x 22' HD and 39 x 8' HD), distributed by ABC Commercial, has won two awards at the Kidscreen Awards in New York for Best Design and Best Animation, in the Creative Talent Category. The awards follow a win at the Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts Awards (AACTA) for Best Children’s Television Series in January. Figaro Pho is a warm-hearted, adorable, quirky and mischievous character who just happens to be afflicted with a multitude of weird and … [Read more...] about “The Adventures Of Figaro Pho” wins at Kidscreen Awards 2013
Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
London – Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013, Asia Pacific’s largest broadband and media event taking place from April 9-10, has relocated back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leading operators PCCW and HKT are the event’s official Host Operator Partners. The event also has support from CSL, Pacnet and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau for Hong Kong. The conference and exhibition will highlight new developments in TV and broadband, bringing together the two … [Read more...] about Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
