Singapore – Pre-school channel BabyTV will offer a Mandarin language option for viewers in Singapore starting Monday, September 3. Parents will be able choose between English or Chinese for all BabyTV programmes to suit the learning needs of their little ones. BabyTV, FOX International’s 24-hour commercial-free channel for up to 4 year olds, offers a line-up of exclusive programming that blends learning and entertainment for babies and toddlers. The channel features programming based … [Read more...] about BabyTV launches Chinese language option
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Thom Beers appointed CEO of FremantleMedia North America
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Thom Beers as Chief Executive Officer, FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), effective September 1. Beers, currently CEO and Executive Producer at FremantleMedia-owned Original Productions, will report directly to Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia. Based in Los Angeles, Beers will be responsible for the company’s overall management and business performance and will oversee the development, production and business operations of over 600 … [Read more...] about Thom Beers appointed CEO of FremantleMedia North America
NBCU International Television names Chris Shaw as SVP Global Ad Sales
London, August 29, 2012 – NBCUniversal International Television has named a key commercial role on the central team, appointing Chris Shaw as Senior Vice President, Global Ad Sales for its channels’ division. In this newly created role, Shaw, to be based in London, will work with local ad sales teams to drive revenues and maximise opportunities for advertisers across NBCUniversal International’s core pay-TV brands. Immediately prior to taking on this role, Shaw was Managing … [Read more...] about NBCU International Television names Chris Shaw as SVP Global Ad Sales
Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Singapore – Mediacorp announced that Man Shu Sum, Managing Director of MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, has resigned from the company. Man’s last official day is August 31. MediaCorp Deputy CEO Chang Long Jong will take over the movie business unit from September 1. Chang told TODAY Online that moving forward, the company will continue to focus on movie investments, the Singapore market as well as collaborations with companies in China. Man, who has more than 30 years experience in the … [Read more...] about Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
Part 1: Spodsberg introduces Banijay International and shares about the company’s plans to offer content to Asia. Part 2: Spodsberg explains her choice of keeping the company’s catalogue small and also highlights the blurring of format genres and what this means for the business. Part 3: Spodsberg gives her take on what type of genres are popular with Asian buyers. Banijay titles Tempted and Trust are also discussed. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
Adriana Cisneros to keynote MIPCOM’s inaugural LatAm luncheon
Paris – MIPCOM announced that Adriana Cisneros, Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy of the Cisneros Group of Companies, will be the guest headline speaker for MIPCOM's inaugural "LATAM Global Dealmakers Networking Lunch," a new senior-level gathering of 80 of the most influential entertainment executives from Latin America and worldwide who are driving the growth in international co-productions and media investment deals in and out of the Americas. Sponsored by Telemundo Internacional, … [Read more...] about Adriana Cisneros to keynote MIPCOM’s inaugural LatAm luncheon
