Tokyo, Japan – WOWOW, Japanese premium pay TV broadcaster, announced on July 1 strategic changes relating to executive leadership roles within the company and divisional realignment designed to grow its business. Under the new structure implemented by President Nobuya Wazaki, WOWOW’s production division will be run by Tetsuya Nasuno who, effective immediately, will oversee the various production sub-departments categorised into television, movies, sports, drama and music – … [Read more...] about WOWOW announces management reorganisation and divisional realignment
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Discovery acquires two NZ local channels
Auckland – Discovery Communications announced on July 3 that it has acquired The Living Channel New Zealand Limited (TLCNZ), which operates New Zealand pay TV channels The Living Channel and Food TV. Discovery currently distributes two channels through broadcast platform SKY TV - Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. This acquisition further solidifies Discovery’s commitment to the New Zealand market, increasing its presence to a robust four-channel portfolio encompassing factual … [Read more...] about Discovery acquires two NZ local channels
ET Now launches line-up of shows to lead up to Union Budget 2014
Mumbai – As the Modi Government gears up to present its first Union Budget, India's Business News Channel ET Now is set to launch a power packed line up of shows. ET Now will be kicking off its special two-week long comprehensive programming from June 30. Over 10 special shows will be aired in the run up to the Big Budget that will cover not just key sectoral expectations but also the economic imperatives of this make-or-break exercise. Given the significance of this budget, ET Now … [Read more...] about ET Now launches line-up of shows to lead up to Union Budget 2014
“Bersamamu” premieres internationally at 3rd Deauville Green Awards
Petaling Jaya – TV3 humanitarian documentary series, Bersamamu, received its international premiere when it was screened at the 3rd Deauville Green Awards. The series was also nominated for Best Documentary Film, under the Corporate Sponsorship and Humanitarian Help category. Bersamamu was shortlisted from a total of 250 entries from over 30 countries. The programme was screened to the public, press and panel of jury on June 17 at Cinéma Morny. One of the … [Read more...] about “Bersamamu” premieres internationally at 3rd Deauville Green Awards
Metan partners with CNLive to cover international music project launch in China
Beijing – Metan Development Group (Metan) has teamed up with CNLive Culture and Media Co., LTD (CNLive), content provider to China Mobile, to cover the launch of Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham’s international music project in China. Coverage of the Interscope recording artist’s upcoming visit to China, from her touchdown in the country to her departure, will be featured in exclusive mobile content produced by Metan and CNLive, to air on CNLive and China … [Read more...] about Metan partners with CNLive to cover international music project launch in China
“Keep Your Light Shining” licensed for Thailand
Global Agency’s hit singing talent format Keep Your Light Shining continues to thrive around the world. This time it has been licensed for Thailand. Keep Your Light Shining Keep Your Light Shining will be produced by Content LAB, part of JSL Global Media Group - one of the most credible TV production houses in Thailand. Content LAB is a production laboratory providing high-end long and short form media content to the world. They will be producing Global Agency’s most … [Read more...] about “Keep Your Light Shining” licensed for Thailand