Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has appointed Spencer Hunt to the newly-created position of vice president, game production and digital product development. Based at SPTI’s headquarters in Culver City, California, he reports to Marie Jacobson, executive vice president, programming and production, international networks, SPTI. Hunt is responsible for developing and implementing SPTI’s games strategy, supporting key studio products with … [Read more...] about SPTI names Hunt as VP, Game Production and Digital Product Development
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Disney rings the bell for mobile
Singapore – Disney Channel Southeast Asia is set to unveil its first made-for mobile venture As the Bell Rings. Television Asia Plus March 2008 print issue, due out February 26th, has the full exclusive. The short-form live action series will launch March 2008 on StarHub’s Disney Mobile Xtra service, as Singapore becomes the tenth market to launch a localized version of Italian-born Disney format Quelli dell’ Intervallo. Disney’s first Mobile Xtra venture on StarHub was … [Read more...] about Disney rings the bell for mobile
SPTI represents Strix Television’s formats in Asia
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) is representing Strix Television’s catalogue in Asia, excluding Japan. In the exclusive deal, 70 Strix formats are being represented by SPTI for licensing to Asian broadcasters or for direct production by SPTI. This follows SPTI’s deal to represent the light entertainment producer’s catalogue in Latin America signed October 2007. Formats in the Asia deal include The Farm, The Bar, Phone Booth, A Chef in the Family, … [Read more...] about SPTI represents Strix Television’s formats in Asia
Al-Jazeera opposes Arab media restrictions
Doha — Al-Jazeera television has spoken out against recommendations from the Arab League seeking to stop Arab satellite channels from offending governments in the region. The Qatar-based pan-Arab television network said in a statement, "Al-Jazeera considers the adoption of the charter... a risk to the freedom of expression in the Arab world," Tuesday 12 February 2008 saw information ministers of the 22-member Arab League vote in favour of the guidlines, which are not legally binding. Qatar was … [Read more...] about Al-Jazeera opposes Arab media restrictions
Astro joins fray for UK’s Virgin Radio
Petaling Jaya - Astro All Asia Networks Plc has taken on three British rivals in the race for UK radio station Virgin Radio from media group SMG Plc. Bids reportedly range from £60 million (US$117million) and £70 million (US$136million) for Virgin Radio, which is valued by its owner SMG at £85million (US$166million). Other companies believed to be in the bidding include Global Radio, Absolute Radio and private equity firm Vitruvian Partners. Deadline for the next round of bids is mid-March. … [Read more...] about Astro joins fray for UK’s Virgin Radio
Disney to up stake in UTV
Mumbai/Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte Ltd will raise its stake in UTV Software Communications Ltd to 32.1% on a fully diluted share capital basis, with new investments of US$200 million, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Disney’s investment is to be made through a preferential allotment of new UTV shares. In addition, Disney will make an open tender offer to UTV shareholders as required under Indian securities regulations and … [Read more...] about Disney to up stake in UTV
