Having experienced success with their recent release William and Kate: A Royal Arrival, Electric Sky has acquired another Future Sight Entertainments doc, Steve Jobs: His Story. The doc will include insight from the people who knew him best; his close friends, family and colleagues at Apple and Pixar. Electric Sky already have early interest having released a promo screener and the doc includes contributions from Apple and Pixar heavyweights; John Lasseter, Tim Allen, Tim Cook, John Sculley and … [Read more...] about Electric Sky offers Steve Jobs doc
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Anita Jacoby appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia
Anita Jacoby, one of Australia’s most experienced and respected television executives, has been appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia. In a career spanning 30 years, she has created content for every major TV network in Australia. Most recently, Anita was a key executive at Zapruder’s other films, overseeing a slate of original programmes including the award-winning Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, Elders, AFP and The Gruen Transfer, which achieved ABC’s highest … [Read more...] about Anita Jacoby appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia
Astro wins CSR award
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“Astro”) has been chosen as the “Most Admired Enterprise’ for the Corporate Social Responsibility (Large Company) category at the 2013 ASEAN Business Awards (“ABA”). ABA was mooted and launched by ASEAN governments in 2007 to honour enterprises in the region that have made positive contribution in areas such as growth, employment, innovation and corporate social responsibility (“CSR”). The … [Read more...] about Astro wins CSR award
LiTV celebrates Malaysia’s independence with original production
Kuala Lumpur – Life Inspired presents an original production, Tastemakers, this Merdeka, as a tribute to Malaysia’s 56th year since gaining Independence. In celebration of all things Malaysian, the show looks at 8 inspiring Malaysians and how they epitomize success in a 30-minute special feature. Joel Neoh The channel has brought in RHB Bank as the main sponsor for the long-form programme in conjunction with the Bank’s 100th anniversary celebration. In collaboration with … [Read more...] about LiTV celebrates Malaysia’s independence with original production
TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
Apart from staggering licence fees, content providers are also investing heavily in original Premier League productions and commentary, and in glorious HD. Jason Dasey​ sheds light on Astro’s BPL coverage. Jason Dasey Programming-wise, how is coverage different for the next three seasons compared with past seasons? For the next three seasons, Astro SuperSport takes a more senior role when it comes to English Premier League content on the Astro Sports Pack. In short, we have … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
Fashion One launches original production in Taiwan
Hong Kong – Fashion One announced that Daya from girl group Hey Girl and Caca Wang will join the new season of FreeStyle, the first local production in Taiwan of the international channel for fashion, entertainment and lifestyle television, starting Aug 29, 2013. “This is our first local production taking place in Taiwan, and we are delighted with the positive initial results. We hope that Daya could further inspire local viewers to find their own style through … [Read more...] about Fashion One launches original production in Taiwan
