Hong Kong −This year's CASBAA Convention looks at the monumental sea change that is being experienced by the TV industry, and will explore how technologies, content, and services are leading the charge as the broadcast and digital landscapes become increasingly intertwined. With the theme 'Making Waves', the convention will highlight how new business models are helping companies navigate these uncharted seas and take a look at the disruptors who are churning up the waters of business as … [Read more...] about Making Waves In The Broadcast Industry
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2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations revealed
Singapore – MTV announced via the Beats 1 “Chart” show on Apple Music the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations. Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé lead the pack with the most Moonman nods for music’s most unexpected night which will air live from Microsoft Theater, formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, on Monday, 31 August at 8am (TH/WIB), 9am (PH/SG), and 10am (MY). A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm … [Read more...] about 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations revealed
Indra Suharjono appointed CEO of Next Media Animation
Hong Kong / Taiwan — Next Media Animation (NMA) announced that Indra Suharjono will join NMA as its CEO based in Taiwan. Effective immediately, Suharjono will be responsible in driving and delivering on the growth plans of the company and to establish NMA as the premier animation studio in Asia and home to creators worldwide. Suharjono will succeed Kith Ng, who will join the board of NMA and focus on NMA productions and new technology with the Media Lab. The announcement was made by Jimmy … [Read more...] about Indra Suharjono appointed CEO of Next Media Animation
Cate Blanchett’s Stateless to receive Screen Australia’s funding
Blanchett’s Stateless is one of 23 film and TV projects that Screen Australia has announced will receive development funding to the total of $640,000. A diverse range of projects and talent are being supported, including works from Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, Richard Roxburgh, Marieke Hardy, Jan Chapman, Stephan Elliott and Bondi Hipsters’ Nicholas Boshier. Cate Blanchett’s TV project Stateless centres on the tragic and true story of Cornelia Rau which made headlines in 2004. … [Read more...] about Cate Blanchett’s Stateless to receive Screen Australia’s funding
Endemol Shine UK appoints new management
Endemol Shine UK announced that James Fox and Kitty Walshe have been appointed Joint Managing Directors of Remarkable Television. Together Fox and Walshe will have overall responsibility for all of Remarkable Television’s programming. Their remit includes further expanding the company’s line-up of primetime series, creating and producing new UK formats with international potential. They take up their posts immediately, reporting to Endemol Shine UK’s CEO Richard Johnston. … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine UK appoints new management
First Dreamworks TV Channel Across 19 Countries in Asia
Glendale, CA/Singapore – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) announced that it plans to launch a 24/7 kids and family television channel across 19 countries in Asia. The DreamWorks channel represents the first time that the company’s must-see content will be aggregated in one place, fully programmed and distributed by DreamWorks. The channel will premiere with more original content than any other kids channel in the region. Singapore-based HBO Asia will manage affiliate … [Read more...] about First Dreamworks TV Channel Across 19 Countries in Asia
