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
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Al Jazeera English available to 500,000 in the Philippines
Doha – Al Jazeera Network sealed five distribution deals in the Philippines to extend 24-hour English-language global news channel Al Jazeera English’s availability to 500,000 households in the country. The new carriage deals cover the licensing of Al Jazeera English to Global Destiny Cable, the second largest cable TV company in the Philippines, Royal Cablevision Corporation, Eaglevision, and Ultravision Cable TV, as well as the simulcast of Al Jazeera English on ABS-CBN News … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English available to 500,000 in the Philippines
MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
Singapore – MediaCorp is partnering with Japanese animation house Madhouse Inc with its investment into Yona Yona Penguin, a 3D CGI Japanese animation film created and produced by Madhouse Inc and France’s Denis Friedman Productions. Produced at a budget of US$13million, Yona Yona Penguin is slated for worldwide theatrical release in mid-2009 in Japanese and French versions with English subtitles. Directed by Japanese animator Rintaro, creator of Astro Boy, Yona Yona Penguin follows … [Read more...] about MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
ESS and Imagine OmniMedia jump on soccer format bandwagon
Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) and Singapore-based production house Imagine OmniMedia are the latest to jump on the football talent search format bandwagon in the region with a deal inked to collaborate on developing, producing and broadcasting a global talent search reality football entertainment series in Asia. Currently titled Sport*Star Football, ESS and Imagine OmniMedia’s upcoming series is the fourth such show, following FOX8 channel’s newly announced Football … [Read more...] about ESS and Imagine OmniMedia jump on soccer format bandwagon
Richard Woo joins AAAN as director, new media and affiliate sales
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) has appointed Richard Woo as director of new media and affiliate sales. Based in AAAN’s regional office in Singapore, Woo reports to Louis Boswell, general manager, AAAN, and is responsible for distribution of AAAN channel brands including The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He will also drive sales for the company’s digital media assets, including websites, mobile, broadband … [Read more...] about Richard Woo joins AAAN as director, new media and affiliate sales
FOX8 to search for Australia’s Football Superstar
Australian pay-TV channel FOX8 will debut Football Superstar, an eight-part talent search reality TV series from June 2008. The series is being produced by North One Television Australia and is sponsored by Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain to unearth Australian football talent and offer development opportunities to help the selected player progress to a professional football career. The first Australian TV series of its kind, Football Superstar will be hosted by Brian McFadden with the winner to be … [Read more...] about FOX8 to search for Australia’s Football Superstar