Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Celestial Movie Channel Ltd have partnered to distribute the new Celestial Classic Movies channel on the MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform from April 2008. Terry Bleakley, MEASAT’s vice president – sales and marketing, said, “In 2006, we welcomed Celestial to our increasing bouquet of premium broadcasting customers on the MEASAT-3 satellite. This year, we are delighted that Celestial has shown their support of MEASAT by launching … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
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Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Nadine Nohr, managing director of Granada International will step down from her position and leave ITV to concentrate on other challenges. She will stay with the company as a consultant for three months for the transition. During her tenure at ITV, Nohr led four mergers, achieved significant growth in revenue, international expansion of the company and investment in independent production. She was also appointed Chair of international development charity Every Child in January 2008. Nohr said, … [Read more...] about Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Disney-ABC Int’l TV and Korea’s EBS seal deal for Playhouse Disney preschool series
Seoul - Disney-ABC International Television, the Walt Disney Company’s international TV distribution arm, has inked an inaugural agreement with Korea’s terrestrial kids channel, Educational Broadcasting System (EBS), to air Playhouse Disney animated series for preschoolers. Under the deal, Disney preschool animation shows including Playhouse Disney's new My Friends Tigger & Pooh will debut on EBS in March 2008, while Little Einsteins, and Handy Manny will be broadcast a later date. … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC Int’l TV and Korea’s EBS seal deal for Playhouse Disney preschool series
KBS World lands in India
Seoul – Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and Prasar Bharati, Broadcasting Corporation of India, have signed a carriage deal to bring international TV channel KBS World to India. KBS World is available on DD Direct +, a free-to-air DTH platform available to Indian households, joining 42 other channels approved by the Indian government. Before launching KBS World, KBS costume drama Emperor of the Sea was available dubbed in Hindi, every Sunday 8.30 – 9am, on DD National. KBS World is … [Read more...] about KBS World lands in India
Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board also thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer formed and led … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
Universal City, California – NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution has promoted Justin Che to senior vice president, and Sandra Chang to vice president, of international new media licensing. Both are based in Los Angeles and report to Beth Minehart, executive vice president, international new media licensing. Che supports all aspects of new media licensing for NBCU’s product outside of the US and Canada, focusing on Asia including Australia. Chang’s primary … [Read more...] about NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
