New York – A+E Networks has bolstered its international sales staff with the promotion of Joanne Lim to Manager, Content Sales, Asia. In addition, Hana Zidek has been appointed as Director, Content Sales, EMEA. Based in A+E Networks’ Singapore office, Lim will continue to oversee program sales throughout Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She reports to Ling Sze Gan, Senior Director, Content Sales, Asia. Prior to joining A+E Networks in 2010, Ms. Lim held positions at … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces new sales appointments
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MIPTV: Turner Content Solutions crosses genres
Cannes – Turner Content Solutions is bringing a raft of new programming and a variety of entertainment genres to this year’s MIPTV and MIPDoc. The slate includes drama, comedy, kids, reality, lifestyle, movies and documentaries, featuring home-grown shows from around the globe. Kids’ TV highlights for MIPTV include the current Ben 10 series and the latest cycle new for 2012: Ben 10: Omniverse. Also available for syndication is Ben 10’s first made-for-television … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner Content Solutions crosses genres
BroadcastAsia 2012 focuses on digital broadcasting
Singapore – BroadcastAsia2012 International Conference returns on June 19 to 22 with a line-up of more than 80 reputed industry speakers to deliberate on the most critical issues facing broadcasters today. Held at the Suntec Convention Centre, the conference agenda foretells the ‘reinvention’ of the broadcast industry as content is re-purposed towards viewers who have become increasingly more mobile and who view content on various devices. Speakers representing the … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia 2012 focuses on digital broadcasting
MIPTV: NHK acquires BBCWW’s Titanic doco
BBC Worldwide has concluded its first pre-sale of new documentary Titanic & Me to Japan’s national broadcaster NHK, ahead of next week’s MIPTV. The one-off special is produced by 360Production in association with Northern Ireland Screen. The programme marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. This unique account of one of the most famous disasters in history brings together, for the first time, the individual stories of those who built, operated or were … [Read more...] about MIPTV: NHK acquires BBCWW’s Titanic doco
Shatner returns to Star Trek in new doco
Toronto, Canada – International distributor Entertainment One (eOne) has picked up worldwide rights to William Shatner’s feature documentary The Captains from Canadian producers Ballinran Entertainment and Le Big Boss Productions. The film, directed by William Shatner, follows the original Captain Kirk on a voyage of self-discovery as he encounters the other actors who have played the role of Starship Captain within the illustrious Star Trek science fiction franchise. Featured … [Read more...] about Shatner returns to Star Trek in new doco
BIG CBS Love launches on Dish TV
Mumbai – BIG CBS Networks Pvt. Ltd. – the joint venture between Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. and CBS Studios International, is offering international women’s channel BIG CBS Love on Dish TV. This follows BIG CBS Prime, which launched on the platform the week before. With this, Dish TV, Asia’s largest DTH Company, will now distribute both Prime and Love to its 12.5 million audience base. This will also take the total reach of Love to 42.5 million homes across … [Read more...] about BIG CBS Love launches on Dish TV
