Discovery Channel to embark on Fight Quest Singapore – Discovery Channel will premiere from June 3, 2008, Fight Quest, a cultural and martial arts series following rookie Doug Anderson and seasoned fighter Jimmy Smith’s trip around the world to learn various forms of hand-to-hand combat. The series follows Anderson and Smith’s learning, under instruction by local martial arts experts, of different martial arts over a few days in each country, before they fight a bout with a … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel to embark on Fight Quest
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StarHub and Carlsberg team for Carlsberg Man of the Match Challenge
Singapore – StarHub, Singapore’s official broadcaster of the UEFA European football championships EURO 2008 and Carlsberg Singapore have partnered to develop, produce and air new TV game show, the Carlsberg Man of the Match Challenge. Premiering May 15, 2008, the four-part Carlsberg Man of the Match Challenge series will air Thursdays at 9pm on StarHub’s SuperSports channel. Hosted by local artistes Mark Richmond and Debbie Wong, Carlsberg Man of the Match Challenge will see 12 … [Read more...] about StarHub and Carlsberg team for Carlsberg Man of the Match Challenge
NGC Asia and DHL to ignite the Special Olympics spirit
Singapore – National Geographic Channel Asia has partnered with DHL to showcase photographer Jeff Hutchens’ exclusive exhibition titled, ‘Be Inspired – Igniting The Special Olympics Spirit’ in Singapore, New Delhi and Shanghai in celebration and support of the Special Olympics. Previously, DHL partnered the Special Olympics to bring the Special Olympics’ ‘Flame of Hope’ torch from Athens across Cairo, London, Washington D.C., Seoul, Tokyo, Sydney … [Read more...] about NGC Asia and DHL to ignite the Special Olympics spirit
GlobeCast’s production and transmission services from Cannes Film Festival
Paris – Content management and delivery company GlobeCast, subsidiary of France Telecom, is providing production and transmission services via satellite and fibre at the Cannes Film Festival from May 14-25, 2008. Throughout the festival, GlobeCast will offer stand up and live positions, playout and satellite as well as fibre contribution internationally. It is also offering an SNG vehicle near the artistes’ entrance at the Palais des Festivals for delivery of live or taped footage. … [Read more...] about GlobeCast’s production and transmission services from Cannes Film Festival
Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
London – Martin Irusta has been appointed to the newly created role of senior vice president, programming & acquisitions, global networks, NBC Universal (NBCU). Reporting to Roma Khanna, president, global networks & digital initiatives, NBCU, Irusta is based in London to support NBCU global networks’ strategy of launching and managing local pay-TV channels worldwide. As part of the senior management team, Irusta will work directly with channel managing directors and local programming … [Read more...] about Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
Burman appointed new MD of Al Jazeera English
Doha - The Al Jazeera Network today announced that it has appointed Tony Burman as the new managing director for the Al Jazeera English channel. Predecessor Nigel Parsons assumes the position of managing director of business acquisition & development. Burman’s appointment comes as the relatively new channel embarks on the next stage of its development with expansion of programming, bureaux, audience reach and investigative journalism. An experienced journalist and broadcast executive, … [Read more...] about Burman appointed new MD of Al Jazeera English