BBC Director-General Mark Thompson has released an internal memo that he will be stepping down from his role after the London Olympics, although no exact date has yet been set. He said in the statement to staff, “I’ve always been on the side of change because I believe that, in the middle of a media revolution, change is the only way of safeguarding what is so precious about the BBC. But change always brings disruption and uncertainty in its wake – and I do want to say a … [Read more...] about Mark Thompson to exit BBC
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Discovery and HP partner up
Singapore – Discovery Channel and HP have entered a six-week partnership to present new episodes of Discovery’s series Mythbusters from March 23 to April 28 in Southeast Asia. The partnership includes on-air, on-ground and online elements. In addition to presenting brand new episodes of Mythbusters to viewers in Southeast Asia, the on-air component includes a spot campaign for the HP Folio that will air on Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet for the duration of the partnership. … [Read more...] about Discovery and HP partner up
One enters Indonesia
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, has launched its first Asian general entertainment network One, in Indonesia on the Pay-TV platform Indovision. This new carriage deal sees the channel join AXN, AXN Beyond, Sony Entertainment Television and Animax on Indovision to form a bouquet of five SPT Networks, Asia channels. As the exclusive destination of programmes produced by Seoul-based content supplier and broadcaster SBS, One is powered by prime and current South Korean … [Read more...] about One enters Indonesia
BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
London – The BBC is launching an international search for the new role of Chief Business Correspondent to be based in East Asia, as part of a major drive to expand the breadth and depth of its international business coverage. Richard Porter, Director of News Content, BBC World News, tells TV ASIA Plus that the incoming correspondent has to be a credible journalist with a good track record of business reporting and one who is also capable of presenting on broadcast TV. While their prime … [Read more...] about BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
Paul Robinson joins A2E2 as President
Beverly Hills, California – Today A Squared Elxsi Entertainment LLC (A2E2), a joint venture between A Squared Entertainment and Tata Elxsi Ltd, have appointed Paul Robinson as President, A Squared Elxsi International. The former KidsCo CEO and Co-Founder, and Walt Disney Company Senior Vice President of International Television, will establish a new London office with the responsibility for content distribution in all formats, content acquisitions, consumer products and the continued … [Read more...] about Paul Robinson joins A2E2 as President
The Slap premieres in Singapore
Singapore – The Slap, a new award-winning mini-series, will premiere exclusively on Sundance Channel on Singtel's mio TV from 12 April. Based on the best-selling novel by Christos Tsiolkas, the eight-part one-hour drama traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. It is a searing and controversial portrait of middle-class life and the mores and morality that shape modern, multicultural Australia. The premiere of The Slap on Sundance Channel … [Read more...] about The Slap premieres in Singapore