NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award The Peabody awards is the oldest electronic media award in the world, recognizing excellence, distinguished achievement, and meritorious public service. Tokyo — NHK’s documentary Surviving the Tsunami was a winner at this year’s George Foster Peabody Award. The programme was broadcast by 60 broadcasters in 44 countries and regions, sharing with our international audiences the analysis and the lessons drawn out of this unprecedented … [Read more...] about NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
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Endemol names new CEO
Endemol names new CEO London, Amsterdam - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, announced that Group President Marco Bassetti has decided to step down from the company. Marco Bassetti first joined Endemol in December 1997 when Aran, the leading Italian production company he founded in 1989, was acquired by the Group. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Endemol Group in October 2007 and was promoted to President of Endemol Group in August 2009. Since June 2011 … [Read more...] about Endemol names new CEO
Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera has announced a new observational documentary series called Indian Hospital. The 6 x 1 hour series was filmed over four months by two crews inside The Narayana Hrudayalaya, a massive 3000 bed hospital on the outskirts of Bangalore. By following the stories of patients, doctors and nurses, the documentary explores the rich variety of life in modern India through the prism of hospital life. Indian Hospital is executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winning … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
Los Angeles – This year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards introduced a new award category – Favorite Asian Act. Hosted by international superstar Will Smith, the awards were broadcast LIVE from Los Angeles where kids’ top choices in TV, movies, music and sports were revealed. Filipino singing sensation Charice captured the inaugural Favorite Asian Act Award over some of the region’s hottest music stars including Korea’s global girl group Wonder Girls, … [Read more...] about KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
NGC and Nutopia revisit the 80s
National Geographic Channel (NGC) has began production on The 80’s: The Decade That Made Us (working title), a miniseries that will feature the people, the inventions and the decisions that changed our future, told from the perspective of unknowing history makers who lived these moments. The network is partnering with Nutopia, the creator of megadocs including America The Story of Us, to produce this multi-part series scheduled to premiere on National Geographic Channels globally. … [Read more...] about NGC and Nutopia revisit the 80s
Arnaud Verlhac joins euronews
Lyon, France – Arnaud Verlhac has joined international news channel euronews. Michael Peters, CEO of euronews, appointed Verlhac as Deputy Director of Worldwide Distribution, with the role of developing the channel’s international distribution across all broadcast platforms and in the out-of-home market. Besides strengthening the current contracts, Verlhac is also tasked with launching the channel in new markets, developing its footprint in the United States and Asia, and increasing … [Read more...] about Arnaud Verlhac joins euronews
