Los Angeles – NATPE||Content First President and CEO Rod Perth announced that both Early Bird Registration and Exhibition Space are now open for the inaugural NATPE||Europe event in Prague in 2014. Buyer numbers are already pacing ahead of those in 2013. Discounts are currently available for delegates and exhibitors signing up before March 21. NATPE||Europe will take place June 23-26, 2014 at the Hilton Prague Hotel. "NATPE||Europe taking place in … [Read more...] about NATPE EUROPE||Prague opens for registration
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NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014
Universal City, California – On the heels of the very successful airing of The Sound of Music Live! in December 2013, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt announced that the network will present a new television production of the classic musical Peter Pan as a live telecast on December 4, 2014.Multi-award-winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced The Sound of Music Live!, will again executive produce the production. Casting is … [Read more...] about NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014
Russia’s RT partners Lawo for HD broadcasting
Serving an overseas audience of 630 million people in more than 100 countries, Russia’s RT television network carries a cocktail of documentaries, talk shows, debates, sports and cultural programmes, supported by round-the-clock news bulletins. Requiring what Lawo’s International Sales & Project Manager Phil Hey describes as an ‘extraordinary redundancy level’, RT turned to Lawo for a particularly extensive network to support its new operation. … [Read more...] about Russia’s RT partners Lawo for HD broadcasting
Rive Gauche Television sells over 70 hours of programming to Latin America
Los Angeles – Heading into NATPE, Rive Gauche Television has sold over 70 hours of its programming to broadcasters in multiple regions in Latin America, it was announced by Tomas Silva, VP of International Sales of Rive Gauche Television. Turner Latin America has acquired new seasons of Operation Repo and Happily Never After. Discovery Communications has added the latest seasons of My Strange Addiction and My Crazy Obsession to … [Read more...] about Rive Gauche Television sells over 70 hours of programming to Latin America
CNN International appoints new Tokyo correspondent
A journalist with almost 15-years experience, Will Ripley will be responsible for covering major news stories from Japan. “Will is a tenacious, dedicated, courageous reporter – exactly what we look for at CNN,” Executive Vice President and Managing Director of CNN International Tony Maddox said. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the CNN family as we continue to strengthen our coverage in the Asia region.” Will Ripley Ripley has spent the last three years as … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints new Tokyo correspondent
FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) has announced a new addition to the management team of its sports network, FOX Sports. Sam Leadsom took on the role of Vice President of Production based in Singapore with effect from January 22. Sam Leadson Leadsom is responsible for overseeing FOX Sports’ production of all sports content across Asia, including the live coverage of golf, motor-racing, tennis, football, mixed-martial arts and other sports, as well as their … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP