The Rose d’Or Festival recently made its Nominees announcement in Asia for the first time. Held in Kuala Lumpur, 36 programmes were shortlisted to compete for the coveted Golden Rose awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, from 6 to 10 May. The 400 programmes submitted to compete this year came from more 40 territories including Australia, Germany, UK, the Netherlands, Israel, Canada, Spain, South Korea and the US. A 50-member jury chose the nominated programmes for their quality and creativity. … [Read more...] about Nominations Night in Asia
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Classical interests
London, UK – Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio of family entertainment brands, has inked a range of new deals across the Asia-Pacific region. The deals place more than 1,200 hours of programming with Free and Pay-TV and home entertainment partners, as well as increasing the catalogue’s presence on IPTV platforms. Classic Media’s key titles including Postman Pat, Guess with Jess, George of the Jungle, Finley The Fire Engine, He-Man and Casper the Friendly … [Read more...] about Classical interests
Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
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
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