Hong Kong – Lightning International has announced an agreement with China's Shanghai Media Group (Shanghai WingsMedia) to distribute its new English-language production, China's Challenges (5 x 60'), around the world. Through interviews with high-level officials, experts, scholars, and ordinary people, China’s Challenges – produced for The International Channel of Shanghai (ICS), reflects the changes and progress in the country after China’s opening up, especially during … [Read more...] about Lightning International to distribute Shanghai Media Group’s “China’s Challenges”
Archives for April 2013
NHNZ and Beach House Pictures triumph at New York Festivals Television and Film Awards
David Haslingden’s newly-acquired stable of production houses — NHNZ (Natural History New Zealand), Singapore-based Beach House Pictures and Northern Pictures — walked away with a slew of awards at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards this year, gaining four gold and two silver awards. Host Peter Elliott in Primeval New Zealand NHNZ took the top prize in the Television Documentary/Information Program Nature & Wildlife category with Primeval New Zealand, … [Read more...] about NHNZ and Beach House Pictures triumph at New York Festivals Television and Film Awards
AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced numerous personnel appointments and the acquisition of a wide array of award winning films and acclaimed series ahead of the company’s participation at Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Bali. Courtney Williams has been appointed to the newly created position of Managing Director of Business Development and Strategy, Asia Pacific, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. In addition, … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced that Todd Miller has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Miller joined CTE as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) when the company was formed in January 2012 through a merger of Celestial Pictures’ channels business with Tiger Gate Entertainment. Miller will continue to report to the Board of Directors of CTE. “Celestial Tiger Entertainment has established a strong … [Read more...] about Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar joins DreamWorks Animation’s board
Glendale, California – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced that at its upcoming annual meeting of stockholders, scheduled to be held on May 29, 2013, current directors Nathan Myhrvold and Richard Sherman will retire from the company's Board of Directors. Lucian Grainge, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Group, and Jason Kilar, founding chief executive officer of Hulu, will be nominated for election as new Directors. Kilar was the founding CEO of Hulu and a … [Read more...] about Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar joins DreamWorks Animation’s board
Entries for German Development Media Awards now open
Deutsche Welle has announced that entries for the German Development Media Awards are now open. The new Awards recognises excellence in human rights and development journalism. The awards are open to journalists from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Germany in which entries can include stories in all journalistic formats in print, radio, TV and online. Applicants should have their entry story focus clearly on human rights and development, and must have been … [Read more...] about Entries for German Development Media Awards now open
