Beijing – Phoenix New Media Limited (ifeng), a new media company in China, announced that Lily Qianli LIU has tendered her resignation as Chief Financial Officer. Ya LI, the company's Chief Operating Officer and previous CFO, will serve as interim CFO while the Company undertakes a search for Liu's replacement. Liu will leave at the end of July 2013, but will continue to consult for the company during the search for her replacement, helping to ensure a smooth transition. "I would like to … [Read more...] about Phoenix New Media announces departure of CFO
Archives for April 2013
Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
New York – Multimedia studio Electus’ global distribution arm, Electus International, has licensed the format for reality competition series Bet On Your Baby to broadcasters in Brazil (TV Globo), Australia (Network Ten), Ukraine (1+1) and France, as well as options to producers in Italy, Metronome in Norway, Tresor in Germany, Gil Productions in Israel and Endemol in India, Portugal, and Turkey. The finished tape has also been sold to Australia (Network Ten) and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Electus International signs multiple deals for “Bet On Your Baby”
Eyeworks New Zealand appoints new management
Eyeworks New Zealand, an independent TV and Film production company in New Zealand, has announced its newly appointed management following the departure of former CEO Julie Christie from the company last year. Ashley Coupland has been appointed as the new MD of Eyeworks New Zealand. Meanwhile, Greg Heathcote will be returning to Eyeworks New Zealand and will work alongside Coupland as the Co-MD. Before joining Eyeworks, Coupland worked as General Manager at Cream TV and as a freelance executive … [Read more...] about Eyeworks New Zealand appoints new management
FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
London – FremantleMedia International’s new drama Wentworth has been acquired by the UK network Channel 5 for broadcast later this year. A reimagining of the classic Australian drama Prisoner Cell Block H (previously known as Prisoner in Australia), Wentworth (10 x 60’) takes viewers to the Wentworth Correctional Centre where they are introduced to the lead characters of Bea Smith and Franky Doyle. Set in the violent, dangerous environment of a modern prison, with struggles … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
StarHub TV ramps up its Asian line-up
Singapore – StarHub will be rolling out a series of initiatives to ramp up its Asian line-up. This will include the launch of five new channels from now TV and Hunan TV World, the premiere of VV Drama on Demand on TV anywhere, shorter window periods for TVB drama series on VV Drama, dual language subtitles for Korean content, enhanced programming on E City, and more TVB titles showcased concurrently with Hong Kong’s telecast. Four of the channels – now Baogu Movies, now … [Read more...] about StarHub TV ramps up its Asian line-up
New “Phineas and Ferb” game to be released this August
Edison, New Jersey – Disney Interactive and Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of games for the mass market, announced that the Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff game is expected to launch this August. Based on the Emmy Award-winning hit series, Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff will release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii U video game system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ from Nintendo. … [Read more...] about New “Phineas and Ferb” game to be released this August
