Singapore - Monica Tata has been appointed the Managing Director of HBO India. Tata joins the network with immediate effect and will be based in Mumbai, reporting to Jonathan Spink, CEO, HBO Asia. Tata will be responsible for introducing and developing various initiatives to enhance the company’s offerings in India and its subcontinent, including providing strategic direction and managing partner relationships. Tata has over 23 years of media experience and was most recently the … [Read more...] about Monica Tata named Managing Director of HBO India
Archives for April 2013
Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
London - Belinda Menendez, President, International Television Distribution and Universal Networks International, announced that Satpal Brainch has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Universal Networks International, effective May 8 Reporting to Menendez, Brainch will be responsible for the overall business strategy of Universal Networks International, with oversight of affiliate sales, ad sales, programming and strategic operations across … [Read more...] about Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
Telstra has announced the launch of its entertainment bundles, providing affordable access to Foxtel on T-Box channels. The new Telstra Entertainer Bundle Range plans combine high speed broadband, unlimited local and STD calls, mobile call benefits and for the first time, 11 Foxtel on T-Box channels, such as FOX8, Cartoon Network, and Discovery included through a new T-Box. Headlining a raft of value-added features is a $50 Mobile Bundle Bonus in most of the new bundles range, adding a potential … [Read more...] about Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
Keshet International signs deal with France for “Master Class”
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has signed a new format deal in France for musical talent show Master Class and has licensed the format to independent production company Newen Group. The latest deal for France follows a successful second season in Israel for the Tedy Productions format where it was the highest performing talent show in the country. Local versions of Master Class (12x60’) - a musical talent show … [Read more...] about Keshet International signs deal with France for “Master Class”
Screen Australia announces investment in three animated shorts
Screen Australia has announced a A$350,000 production investment in three animated short films through its Short Animation Production Program which is intended to assist the career progression of strong and distinctive animation filmmakers and to showcase their work to an international audience. The production investment will aid to fund The Nightingale and the Rose - a collaboration between two-time Archibald-winning artist Del Kathryn Barton and Brendan Fletcher, both of … [Read more...] about Screen Australia announces investment in three animated shorts
Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
New York/Tokyo - Asia Ireton has been appointed General Manager for The History Channel Japan Corp., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Super-Network, Inc. The announcement was made by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific for A+E Networks and Shoji Iwamoto, President, Super Network/Representative Director, The History Channel Japan Corp. Based in Tokyo, Ireton is responsible for all channel operations including programming, production, marketing, affiliate … [Read more...] about Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
