Singapore – Asia Television Forum (ATF), Asia Pacific’s key TV programming market will return for its 9th edition in 2008 from Dec 10 – 12 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. To be organized by Reed Exhibitions, ATF will continue in 2008 as an anchor event of the Asia Media Festival to be hosted by the Media Development Authority of Singapore to bring together international TV programme sellers and Asian buyers and partners to buy, sell, and network. ATF 2007 saw … [Read more...] about Asia Television Forum to return from 10 – 12 Dec 2008 at Suntec Singapore
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Zeal Entertain adds zeal to international sales team
London – Format distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has expanded its international sales team. Paul Benson and Annabel Laister has joined as International Sales Executive, with the former to be responsible for all sales into Asia, Russia, Middle East and Benelux, and the latter for sales to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Africa. Benson was previously Sales Executive at distributor Electric Sky, while Annabel worked in marketing at CIC, distribution … [Read more...] about Zeal Entertain adds zeal to international sales team
BabyTV to debut in Singapore on StarHub
Singapore – BabyTV, a 24-hour commercial-free TV channel for children under three will debut in Singapore on StarHub Digital Cable on channel 37 from Jan 25, 2008. Backed by Fox International Channels, BabyTV is distributed on major platforms worldwide. Programmes are developed by a team of content developers and childhood experts to promote learning, activity, and parent-child interaction. The channel’s content covers the spectrum of learning skills and developmental milestones in a … [Read more...] about BabyTV to debut in Singapore on StarHub
Zodiak acquires stake in Indian production house Sol
Stockholm – Zodiak Television has taken its first step into Asia by acquiring a 35% stake in Indian production company, Sol. The deal was finalized after the due diligence process following a Memorandum of Understanding inked in autumn 2007 between Zodiak and Sol’s owners. The partners will now co-operate actively to develop Sol, with the aim of eventually increasing Zodiak’s stake. Zodiak Television’s distribution unit Zodiak International will also license and … [Read more...] about Zodiak acquires stake in Indian production house Sol
HBO takes majority stake in HBO Asia
Singapore – Home Box Office Inc. (HBO), Time Warner’s US-based premium cable TV programming subsidiary has taken a majority stake in its Asian joint-venture company HBO Asia. Previously held by HBO, NBC Universal, Paramount Films and Sony Pictures Entertainment, HBO Asia is owned by HBO and Paramount under the new equity structure. HBO’s strong performance and brand recognition in Asia was the driving force behind HBO’s decision to acquire a majority stake in HBO Asia. … [Read more...] about HBO takes majority stake in HBO Asia
Rob Gilby named SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific
Rob Gilby has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific. He will lead the growth of distribution and revenue for TV and film content developed by The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) through The Walt Disney Studios, ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, Disney Channel and Disney-ABC Cable Networks throughout Asia Pacific, including Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea, and … [Read more...] about Rob Gilby named SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific