ABS-CBN has announced the appointment of Aldrin M. Cerrado as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., which oversees all of ABS-CBN's international subsidiaries and manages its global flagship brand, The Filipino Channel (TFC). Cerrado succeeds Olivia De Jesus who has retired from the company effective January 31, 2021. Prior to this appointment, Cerrado served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Compliance Officer of ABS-CBN Corporation and was immediate past CFO … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN names Aldrin M. Cerrado as new Global COO
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MBC broadcasts COVID-19 special with TVU Networks’ Live Contribution Technology
South Korea’s Munhwa Broadcasting Corp. (MBC), the nation’s second-largest broadcaster, relied on three integrated remote production technologies from TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, to bring in 64 guests via remotes for a special COVID-19 broadcast. With new cases spiking last fall, the government-funded production of a live broadcast special to address the disease. However, the ambitious plan involved a multitude of guests … [Read more...] about MBC broadcasts COVID-19 special with TVU Networks’ Live Contribution Technology
Josh Selig launches new venture, China Bridge Content
Josh Selig, the former CEO of Little Airplane Productions, and the Emmy-winning creator of many popular children’s shows including Wonder Pets, Small Potatoes and P. King Duckling, has announced the launch of his exciting new initiative, China Bridge Content. A New York and Beijing-based content and consulting firm with vast expertise in media and China, China Bridge Content is committed to building creative and business ties between China and the world in the media sector. China Bridge … [Read more...] about Josh Selig launches new venture, China Bridge Content
Blue Ant Media elevates Julie Chang to EVP, International Co-Productions
International content producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, announced the promotion of Julie Chang to EVP, International Co-Productions. In this newly elevated role, Chang will initiate and lead co-productions for Blue Ant Media across the company’s core integrated business units. This includes identifying, structuring and closing content creation deals and leveraging financing opportunities with international partners for the company’s global production arm, Blue Ant … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media elevates Julie Chang to EVP, International Co-Productions
Saregama strikes licensing deal with India’s leading short video platform, Josh
Saregama, one of India’s largest music labels, has announced a music licensing deal with made-in-India, short-video app, Josh by VerSe Innovation. Users of Josh, India’s fastest-growing and most engaged short-video app today, can now access old and new songs from the Saregama library with over 1,30,000 songs to create innovative content. As part of this deal, Saregama will license its entire catalogue to Josh allowing users to create content inspired from its robust music library in diverse … [Read more...] about Saregama strikes licensing deal with India’s leading short video platform, Josh
Passion Distribution acquires distribution rights to slate of game shows from Game Show Network
Passion Distribution has acquired distribution rights to a slate of entertainment and gameshow formats and ready-made-episodes from the Game Show Network including popular shows America Says, Common Knowledge, and Catch 21. Game Show Network, a leader in game show entertainment, offers original and classic game programming and skill-based competitive entertainment and games via its top 20 rated cable network. Game Show Enterprises, the production arm of the network, develops and produces … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution acquires distribution rights to slate of game shows from Game Show Network