Hong Kong – International television executive Ricky Ow will join Turner International as President of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific effective in January 2014, announced Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International. Ow will lead Turner International’s portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, based in Hong Kong. As President of Turner APAC, Ow will have executive oversight for all entertainment and kids networks, the digital and media services offered, … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Ricky Ow named President, Turner APAC
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Australia’s SLR Productions relocates business premises
Sydney, Australia - Australia’s SLR Productions has relocated to new premises close to Sydney’s creative hubs of Surry Hills and Paddington and is now within minutes to the city centre and Fox Studios.SLR Productions’ move to larger premises signals the continued growth of the Emmy and multi award winning children’s entertainment company. The new premises was formerly an art gallery and has been fitted out to have SLR Productions’ work in-house and grow … [Read more...] about Australia’s SLR Productions relocates business premises
BBC Trust report finds BBCWW made “mistakes” in “Lonely Planet” deal
The BBC has reported that the BBC Trust said forecasts on which the original £132m deal was based were "too aggressive" and its estimated earnings before tax were "highly optimistic".BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, acquired a 75 percent stake in the guide in 2007 and completed the purchase four years later, added the report.BBC Trust's report added that BBC Worldwide lacked mechanisms to prevent it from over-paying, and the task of taking the Lonely … [Read more...] about BBC Trust report finds BBCWW made “mistakes” in “Lonely Planet” deal
MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
MediaWorks Group Managing Director, Sussan Turner has confirmed that the sale of the business to MediaWorks Holdings Limited (MWHL) will settle November 8, 2013. “It is extremely pleasing that we have emerged in such good heart. As was promised at the outset, all our staff have been retained and it has been, on the whole, business as usual. We are grateful for the tremendous support the business has received from our team, customers, suppliers and the public. “A key focus of the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
Nadia Hwang Tony Lin Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has enhanced its sales leadership in Southeast Asia Pacific, announcing two senior appointments for the Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam markets. A Turner veteran of 14 years, Nadia Hwang has been appointed Executive Director, Sales, Thailand and Vietnam. She will continue to look after pan-regional advertising sales accounts … [Read more...] about Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
RGH announces animated films for 2013 American Film Market
Los Angeles– RGH Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rubicon Group Holding (RGH) headquartered in Amman, has announced its slate of three animated feature films for the 2013 American Film Market in Santa Monica, California. Headlining the slate is the upcoming CG 3-D stereoscopic feature film Postman Pat: The Movie. The film is now in production and will open wide across the UK May 23, 2014. At AFM, Ilyssa Goodman, Director of Distribution at RGH, will be managing sales of … [Read more...] about RGH announces animated films for 2013 American Film Market