New York – activeTV’s production of Channel 7's The Amazing Race Australia has scored a first for the hit reality series at the International Emmy Awards. The series won the honour for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment at the prestigious awards held on Monday night in New York City. The win gives the format, created by Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri, its first International Emmy to add to the original series’ thirteen Primetime Emmys. ActiveTV president, Michael McKay … [Read more...] about activeTV scores win at International Emmys
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A+E Networks appoints Sally Habbershaw in new role
New York – Sally Habbershaw has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, International Programming, Production & Operations. Based in A+E Networks’ New York headquarters, Habbershaw reports to Christian Murphy, Sr. Vice President International Programming & Marketing. Habbershaw manages the international programming, research and operations teams, and oversees A+E Networks programme catalogue. Working alongside A+E Networks … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Sally Habbershaw in new role
CNN announces new Asia line-up, including launch of new show
Top: Andrew Stevens, co-host of CNN Newsroom, Live from Hong Kong CNN has expanded its live programming in Asia Pacific with the launch of a new primetime morning news show (CNN Newsroom), a new primetime evening news show (CNN NewsCenter) and the appointment of two new full-time anchors. This announcement came just weeks after CNN launched On China, the network’s first regular series focused on the country, hosted by Hong Kong-based Kristie Lu Stout. CNN Newsroom, Live from Hong … [Read more...] about CNN announces new Asia line-up, including launch of new show
CNN International launches digital travel platform
CNN International has launched a new digital channel, CNN Travel, for luxury, business and leisure travelers. Through a network of more than 800 travel contributors around the world, CNN Travel delivers updated travel news, destination insights, inspirational travel ideas, original observation and researched city and country insider guides with directions to restaurants, bars, hotels and activities. CNN Travel brings together the best of CNN’s existing digital travel portfolio and … [Read more...] about CNN International launches digital travel platform
Key appointments at activeTV Asia
ActiveTV Asia has announced three key appointments to its management team. Marc Checkley (pictured right) has been appointed Head of Development (Asia), and will be responsible for creating new content, new business and partnerships across the region. Checkley replaces Rob Khoo, who is leaving to pursue personal interests. Checkley, previously the Group Editor of Television and Entertainment at Ten Alps Asia, has worked in television, radio, print and online media for more than a decade. … [Read more...] about Key appointments at activeTV Asia
SPT Networks, Asia embarks on The Apprentice Asia
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has set its sight on its next original production – The Apprentice Asia, which will premiere on AXN across 21 territories in Asia in the first half of 2013. Presented by Expedia, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and AirAsia, the Asian adaptation of the mega hit reality series will be hosted by aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes; with the production helmed by FremantleMedia Asia. The elimination competition format will pit Asia-based business … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia embarks on The Apprentice Asia
