Sydney - Just a year after it was pulled from the brink of insolvency, Nine Entertainment Co. announced an initial public offering that would give it a market value of around US$2 billion, the biggest ever listing of an Australian media company. Nine said in a prospectus day that it planned to offer shares at between 2.05 Australian dollars (US$1.94) and A$2.35 each, valuing the company at up to A$2.17 billion. In October last year, lenders including U.S. hedge funds and Goldman Sachs … [Read more...] about ​Nine Entertainment launches largest Australian media IPO
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Stan Lee unveils stellar cast for new animated movie trilogy
Los Angeles – A Squared Entertainment, Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment and Archie Comics have unveiled the all-star cast of Stan Lee’s new comic book-based animated trilogy Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 (SLAM 7), starring the legendary Stan Lee himself. The all-star cast includes Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger, J. Edgar, Social Network) as Strong Arm, the superhero with super strength; Christian Slater (Breaking In, True Romance) as Lazer Lord, the … [Read more...] about Stan Lee unveils stellar cast for new animated movie trilogy
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder appoints CEO
Matt Campbell has been appointed CEO of CJZ, effective November 4, 2013. One of Australia's leading media executives, Campbell most recently held the role of Managing Director at Shine, where he produced ratings-winning programmes such as Masterchef, The Biggest Loser, The Voice and Australia’s Next Top Model.Prior to joining the Shine Group in September 2011, Campbell held the position of Executive Director of Content at SBS Television for seven years. During his time at … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder appoints CEO
Korea’s SBS debuts 3D programmes
Seoul - Korea's Yonhap News Agency has reported that South Korean television network SBS will begin broadcasting 3D programmes in November 2013, the world's first ground-wave station to do so. The report added that the commercial broadcaster has produced two new shows in 3D with content comprising hit entertainment, soap operas and lecture programmes as well as concerts by K-pop stars such as KARA and Girls' Generation. One of the two shows will run … [Read more...] about Korea’s SBS debuts 3D programmes
China represents 54% of all internet users in APAC
Hong Kong – Analytics company comScore, Inc. has released the "2013 China–Taiwan–Hong Kong Digital Future in Focus" report, which reveals that 87 percent of China’s web population views an average of 30 billion online videos each month, though Hong Kong has a higher videos per viewer ratio.The report adds that young males between the ages of 15-24 are the heaviest internet users in Hong Kong, spending more than twice the amount of time online as compared … [Read more...] about China represents 54% of all internet users in APAC
VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1, 2013. “We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands’ presence in Hong Kong,” said VIMN Asia’s … [Read more...] about VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong