(Irene Ang, Founder/CEO, Fly Entertainment) Q: You are known for casting but not TV production. Why are you choosing to do so? A: It is something that I have always wanted to do but never found the time. Fly has actually pitched many ideas. This was not the first time we’ve pitched (an idea). We’ve once pitched at Asian Television Forum (ATF) and clinched silver for one of our sitcom ideas. I agree that Fly is not known for being a production company, and that is not the area that we … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Fly Entertainment’s Irene Ang
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Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
Los Angeles - Ward Platt has been named Chief Operating Officer of FOX International Channels (FIC) and Chief Executive Officer of the unit’s National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Making the announcement was Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC, to whom Platt will continue to report. Platt, who previously served as President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East for FIC will relocate to Los Angeles and will work across areas in the execution of FIC’s continuing … [Read more...] about Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
First look at BBC America’s “Burton & Taylor”
The first photo of BBC America’s Burton and Taylor has been revealed. The 90-min drama starring Dominic West (The Hour, The Wire) and Helena Bonham Carter (Lone Ranger, The King’s Speech), as Hollywood’s most famous volatile on-again-off-again lovers, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The 90-minute drama is slated to premiere this fall on BBC America. Written by William Ivory, Burton and Taylor is a BBC Drama Production for BBC Four and co-produced by BBC America. The drama … [Read more...] about First look at BBC America’s “Burton & Taylor”
Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Silver Spring, MD/Singapore - Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arjan Hoekstra as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective September 1. As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Hoekstra will be responsible for developing the overall strategies for DNAP’s business to drive revenue across ad and affiliate sales, build the portfolio’s core brands and look for partnerships to drive the content and profile of DNAP within the … [Read more...] about Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Global Agency distributes Turkish drama to China
Produced by TIMS Productions, the series tells the story of Sultan Suleiman, and his wife Hurrem, and their pivotal role in the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Besides China, Magnificent Century will also be broadcast in Italy and Lithuania, making the show’s total worldwide audience to more than 200 million viewers in 48 countries. Global Agency, distributor of the series, represents a range of Turkish dramas, including mini-series The Butterfly's Dream; Game of Silence from TIMS Productions; … [Read more...] about Global Agency distributes Turkish drama to China
BBC Worldwide to offer CBeebies block to India’s ZeeQ
ZeeQ, India’s first edutainment channel, has partnered with BBC Worldwide to bring BBC’s preschool brand, CBeebies, to preschoolers in India. With this license agreement, ZeeQ’s audiences will be able to watch popular series aimed at preschoolers aged zero to three such as Teletubbies, 3rd & Bird and Charlie and Lola. The programme time band is set to launch in July. Commenting on the partnership, Subhadarshi Tripathy, Business Head, ZeeQ, said, “We are very happy to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to offer CBeebies block to India’s ZeeQ
