SBS has appointed Laura J Glassman as the new Head of Programming for Subscription TV. In this role Glassman will oversee all programming and scheduling for Foxtel’s arts and entertainment channel STUDIO, and international film channel World Movies. US-born Glassman is now based in Sydney, and reports to SBS STV General Manager Chris Keely. Glassman will also work with newly appointed Head of Arts and Production Margaret Murphy, developing original content for STUDIO through Foxtel’s … [Read more...] about SBS names Laura Glassman as Head of Programming
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Food Network Asia announces Season 4 of Down Home with the Neelys
Above - Pat and Gina Neely at the Season 4 launch in Singapore Singapore – Pat and Gina Neely return to Food Network Asia this August for the fourth season of their show Down Home with the Neelys. The couple, who are also owners of Neely’s Bar-B-Que in the United States, are in Singapore this week and will be in Manila, Philippines next as part of an Asian tour, to share the secrets behind their creations. (write in present tense) When it premiered in Food Network U.S. in February … [Read more...] about Food Network Asia announces Season 4 of Down Home with the Neelys
Saban Brands’ Power Rangers avatars now on Xbox LIVE
Los Angeles – Saban Brands’ Power Rangers has partnered with Microsoft to feature a series of new Power Rangers avatars for sale in the Xbox LIVE store. Six Samurai suits and six Samurai helmets are now available for purchase. Additional clothing items including the Deker outfit, Pink Ranger Tee and Red Ranger Tee, as well as props such as the Spin Sword and Megazord, will be available late this year. “We’re pleased to be partnering with Microsoft to feature a series of … [Read more...] about Saban Brands’ Power Rangers avatars now on Xbox LIVE
Cambodia launches first national digital terrestrial pay-TV platform
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Today marks the official soft launch ceremony of Cambodia’s first national Pay Digital Terrestrial TV Platform, under the “One TV” brand name. The project, being implemented as a joint venture between the Royal Group of Companies (Cambodia) and Russia-based General Satellite Corporation, is partnering with conditional access system (CAS) provider Exset as its technology provider. Alex Borland, CEO of Exset, commented, “My team and I are … [Read more...] about Cambodia launches first national digital terrestrial pay-TV platform
ABC Commercial launches Sesame Street on iTunes
ABC Commercial is launching TV specials from the leading U.S. pre-school brand Sesame Street on iTunes under its “ABC for Kids” banner. The first three specials to launch this July will be Elmo's Music Magic, Elmo's Shape Adventure, and Learning Letters with Elmo. “ABC Commercial is very excited to be releasing a collection of Sesame Street TV Specials on iTunes. ABC for Kids content has seen significant growth in iTunes downloads over the past 12 months, and these unique TV … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial launches Sesame Street on iTunes
Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has appointed Ramez Sheikh as Vice President, Network Development & Distribution, for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore and effective immediately, Sheikh will report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Sheikh joins UNI, Asia Pacific to grow the distribution of UNI’s portfolio of channel brands—E! Entertainment Television, Style, DIVA Universal, Universal Channel, Syfy, 13th Street … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
