Hong Kong – Alistair Jennings has been named executive director, distribution, Asia Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, he will oversee sales of SPT’s catalog of television series and feature films across Southeast Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Jennings will manage the local team responsible for the licensing of SPT’s content catalogue to broadcast and new media clients in Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
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Amazone wonders
Bangkok - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced plans to launch the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, to be located in Bang Saray, near Pattaya, on the East coast of Thailand. Named “Cartoon Network Amazone”, the theme park is scheduled to open in 2013. It is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest while infusing popular animated series and cartoon heroes including Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball. The … [Read more...] about Amazone wonders
Cordell Jigsaw and Zapruder’s Other Films merge
Cordell Jigsaw founders Michael Cordell and Nick Murray, and Zapruder’s Other Films owner Andrew Denton, announced on 27 February that they would merge their companies. The merged operation Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ) will become the biggest privately owned production company in Australia. The combined group currently has 10 shows in production for the ABC, Foxtel, Nine, SBS, and Ten. Combined, Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder produces some of the most successful shows on Australian TV. … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw and Zapruder’s Other Films merge
CNBC and YPO form partnership
Singapore – Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and CNBC are forging an exclusive editorial partnership. The cornerstone of the collaboration involves YPO establishing “Chief Executive Networks” in the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe/Middle East/Africa, to advise and inform CNBC’s audience and editorial leadership on what they’re experiencing on the frontlines of the economy. CNBC’s global TV networks and CNBC.com will tap into YPO’s unrivaled … [Read more...] about CNBC and YPO form partnership
Celestial Movies goes HD
Hong Kong – (CTE) is launching two HD channels – Celestial Movies HD (CM HD) and KIX HD, in Malaysia on DTH platform Astro, on March 1. Malaysia becomes the first market in the region to carry CM HD, and the second market for KIX HD following the channel’s Singapore launch in November 2011. Celestial Movies HD offers first run and exclusive Chinese and Asian films as well as all-time favorites. KIX HD features five distinct programming pillars: fight events, action series, … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies goes HD
Structural developments
MediaCorp has appointed international engineering consultancy Web Structures to work on its new state-of-the-art broadcasting campus in Singapore. MediaCorp’s Mediapolis development includes two large studios, post production facilities, news gathering and broadcasting facilities, a 1,600-seater theatre and office space designed to provide maximum interaction between staff and encourage creativity. The 800,000 sq ft campus will play a central role in the Mediapolis media hub in Buona … [Read more...] about Structural developments