MediaWorks Group Managing Director, Sussan Turner has confirmed that the sale of the business to MediaWorks Holdings Limited (MWHL) will settle November 8, 2013. “It is extremely pleasing that we have emerged in such good heart. As was promised at the outset, all our staff have been retained and it has been, on the whole, business as usual. We are grateful for the tremendous support the business has received from our team, customers, suppliers and the public. “A key focus of the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
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Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
Nadia Hwang Tony Lin Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has enhanced its sales leadership in Southeast Asia Pacific, announcing two senior appointments for the Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam markets. A Turner veteran of 14 years, Nadia Hwang has been appointed Executive Director, Sales, Thailand and Vietnam. She will continue to look after pan-regional advertising sales accounts … [Read more...] about Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
Ciwen Media acquires rights to Nerd Corps’ “Slugterra”
Vancouver, Canada – North American animation studio Nerd Corps Entertainment has announced its alliance with Ciwen Media Group, a leading production and distribution company based in Beijing, China. Ciwen has picked up all rights necessary to manage Nerd Corps’ latest boys action property Slugterra in China, including merchandise, consumer products, TV rights and non-exclusive digital media. The alliance will also see new content co-developed for the brand in … [Read more...] about Ciwen Media acquires rights to Nerd Corps’ “Slugterra”
PCCW launches HK$300 million Independent Productions fund
Hong Kong - PCCW has announced the set-up of a HK$300 million Independent Productions Fund for the acquisition of local independent productions in a bid to support the local production industry, as well as offering a greater variety of TV programme choices for Hong Kong viewers. First conceived more than a year ago, the Independent Productions Fund forms part of PCCW’s preparation for its Free TV service.PCCW welcomes the Chief Executive-in-Council’s grant of the … [Read more...] about PCCW launches HK$300 million Independent Productions fund
C Media invests US$2 million in YOU On Demand
New York - YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., the first national Video On Demand (VOD) platform in China, has announced that C Media Limited, a leading China-based mobile video service provider, has raised its aggregate strategic investment in YOU On Demand. C Media has increased its present stake to US$6 million with a US$2 million Convertible Bridge Note financing. The Bridge Note will convert to Series E Convertible Preferred Stock upon consummation of the proposed Phase 2 investment … [Read more...] about C Media invests US$2 million in YOU On Demand
Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
Toronto, Canada – Kidscreen has announced the 24 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2013 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the best kids TV and film development work across Australia, Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace.At the inaugural Asian Animation Summit last year, 80% of companies that … [Read more...] about Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled