Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive announced that it will be increasing its distribution of Asian Food Channel (AFC) in Vietnam. The channel is now available to SCTV subscribers of the digital package on Channel 240. Derek Chang, Managing Director of Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific said, “Asian Food Channel is now available on six major pay-TV platforms in Vietnam, making it one of the most widely distributed international channels in the country. With nearly … [Read more...] about Scripps launches AFC in Vietnam
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Lucas Church to leave Endemol Shine Group
It was announced that Lucas Church, Chairman of Endemol Shine UK and of Endemol Shine Group’s Commercial Board, is to leave the company in autumn this year. His decision follows his role in bringing together key areas of the business since the launch of Endemol Shine Group at the beginning of 2015. This has included the recent formation of the Commercial Partnerships Team, led by Managing Director of Commercial Partnerships Branco Scherer, as well working with UK CEO Richard Johnston in … [Read more...] about Lucas Church to leave Endemol Shine Group
Globo license content to South Korea
Globo has just licensed the movie Time and the Wind in 4K to the EPG media group of South Korea. The title is part of the Brazilian broadcaster's 2014 catalogue, and it tells the story of two families who are mortal enemies in the fictitious city of Santa Fé, at the end of the 19th century. In addition, EPG also acquired exhibition rights for all the movies from the 2015 catalogue − Trust, The Invisible Woman, Men Are From Mars... And That's Where I'm Going!, and The Party Crashers. … [Read more...] about Globo license content to South Korea
Death Note’ to stream in over 120 countries and regions
Nippon TV’s July drama series Death Note is set to broadcast and/or stream in over 120 countries and regions soon after each episode airs in Japan, setting a new record in the global breadth of distribution for Nippon TV dramas. In the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Crunchyroll, a company that streams animations online, and Mperience, will make each episode available only a few days after airing in Japan. In Asia, Channel J, the South Korean cable channel, will broadcast the … [Read more...] about Death Note’ to stream in over 120 countries and regions
Singtel makes appointment
Singtel Advertising, a media platform under Group Consumer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melvin Yong as new Director of Advertising Sales with immediate effect. Melvin will be responsible for leading the Advertising Sales team, reporting to Anurag Dahiya, Head of Content & Advertising Sales. In this role, he will be instrumental in driving sales of advertising inventory generated by Singtel services offered on various platforms such as Singtel TV, NewsLoop and insing.com. … [Read more...] about Singtel makes appointment
Lip Sync Battle’ makes big entry into Asia
Singapore − Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), announced its original series smash and social media sensation, Lip Sync Battle is set to make a big entry into Asia. VIMN Asia has signed a landmark production deal with online media giant, Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) in China, enabling Sohu to produce the Chinese format adaptation of Spike TV’s sensation, Lip Sync Battle. The Chinese format will be made available on … [Read more...] about Lip Sync Battle’ makes big entry into Asia