Annie Chan (left); Magdalene Cheung (right) Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the appointments of Annie Chan as Director, Affiliate Sales and Magdalene Cheung as Director, Advertising Sales. "It gives us great pleasure to welcome Annie and Magdalene to our team. Their extensive industry experience will help sustain the tremendous momentum we have built up since the company began ten months ago, and these appointments complete the first phase of the ongoing … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment expands sales team with two new appointments
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The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Chris Marsh as General Manager, Studios
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC – SEA) (please check correct abbreviation) has appointed Chris Marsh as General Manager, Studio Entertainment reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director, TWDC - SEA. Marsh will oversee all movie distribution, LIVE events and marketing across Southeast Asia for live-action and animated films from Disney, Pixar and Marvel studios. With the integrated Disney Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) organisation in place, Marsh will work … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Chris Marsh as General Manager, Studios
The Collective taps Henson Independent Properties for Annoying Orange distribution
Los Angeles – Entertainment management and production company The Collective has appointed HIP (Henson Independent Properties), The Jim Henson Company’s third party licensing banner, as the exclusive international distributor of the Annoying Orange broadcast series. The deal, which marks HIP’s first third-party property for media distribution, will include television, home entertainment and digital platforms. HIP introduced the hit television programme, currently airing its … [Read more...] about The Collective taps Henson Independent Properties for Annoying Orange distribution
Ted Turner honoured for pioneering digital media
New York – Ted Turner, legendary media visionary, was honoured by the Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA) at its 5th annual Digital Media Summit at the New York Hilton. Turner was honoured for his pioneering role in helping to launch the digital place-based media industry. Under his aegis, Turner Private Networks in the early 1990's was at the forefront of the launch of eight digital place-based networks: Checkout Channel, CNN Airport Network, CNN Accent Health, CNN College … [Read more...] about Ted Turner honoured for pioneering digital media
Sundance Channel, WE tv expand distribution in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan, and New York – Taiwan’s CNS has launched Sundance Channel (Channel 323) and WE tv (Channel 314) in HD on October 10 as part of its growing IPTV service. This has expanded Sundance Channel and WE tv’s carriage in the country, with CNS customers having access to the 24/7 linear channels in HD, with Mandarin subtitles. In a statement, Bruce Tuchman, AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, said, “Today’s news marks the continued Asian expansion for … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel, WE tv expand distribution in Taiwan
MIPCOM: The Walking Dead walks the red carpet
Lori Grimes, played by Sarah Wayne Callies Q: How will the character of Lori Grimes evolve in Season 3? Sarah Wayne Callies at MIPCOM 2012 A: Well, I think everything is made more acute by the pregnancy right now. A few months have passed between Seasons 2 and 3 and I think she’s trying very hard to make sure that she never asks anything of anyone, that she doesn’t put any pressure on Rick, that she never says ‘I’m hungry’ or ‘I’m tired’, or … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: The Walking Dead walks the red carpet