Los Angeles - From Executive Producers Morgan Spurlock and John Stamos, LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS takes a hilarious look back at celebrities' first times, with the help of some artistic re-imagining. The comedy series launches the week of September 11, 2013, exclusively on Yahoo! Screen. Featured guests include Michael Ian Black, Alan Cumming, Perez Hilton, Olivia Munn, Adam Pally, Michael Rapaport, Jeff Ross, Bob Saget, Matt … [Read more...] about Morgan Spurlock debuts web comedy series
Henson gets global consumer products rights to “Driftwood Bay”
Belfast, Northern Ireland/ Los Angeles, California - Broadening its relationship with Sixteen South Television, HIP (Henson Independent Properties), The Jim Henson Company’s third party distribution and consumer products label, has secured the global consumer products rights (with the exception of UK and Ireland) to Sixteen South’s new mixed media, animated preschool series, Driftwood Bay. The announcement was made by Melissa Segal, executive vice president, global … [Read more...] about Henson gets global consumer products rights to “Driftwood Bay”
ABC Australia to produce political docs
In the tradition of The Howard Years and Labor in Power, three new ABC News projects will explore the main driving forces, the most colourful personalities and the key achievements and controversies from across the Australian political landscape. Sue Spencer, the Executive Producer of Four Corners and part of the award-winning team behind both Labor in Power and The Howard Years, will lead a team including 7.30 Political Editor Chris Uhlmann as … [Read more...] about ABC Australia to produce political docs
CASBAA Convention 2013 announces speakers and sessions
Hong Kong - With a little more than a month until the CASBAA Convention 2013, the Association has announced a stellar roster of speakers who will be taking part in a variety of panel discussions during the event. Taking place from October 21-24, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the 20th edition of the convention will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with the theme Change is ON THE AIR. “We are excited about the … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2013 announces speakers and sessions
RTL CBS Asia appoints CEO
Jonas Engwall Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, the newly formed venture of RTL Group and CBS Studios International (CBS), has announced that Jonas Engwall has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the new company’s Board of Directors. Joint statement from Andreas Rudas, RTL Group’s Executive Vice President Regional Operations and Business Development CEE … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Asia appoints CEO
Turner appoints VP of network for Southeast Asia Pacific
Karen Johnston Hong Kong - Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Karen Johnston is to take on a new position as Vice President of network for general entertainment for the Southeast Asia Pacific region, with effect from September 16, 2013.In the role, she will define and execute current and future content and brand strategy for Turner’s general entertainment brands across the Southeast Asia Pacific region. Turner currently operates two general entertainment brands in … [Read more...] about Turner appoints VP of network for Southeast Asia Pacific