Endemol is restructuring its international sports business. This reorganization will bring its sports content in line with all other output, coming under the direct management of the group's local operating companies around the world.After three years of building and integrating sport into Endemol's global business, Managing Directors Gregg Oldfield and Lawrence Duffy will leave to pursue new ventures. Endemol Sport launched in January 2009 and grew to become a significant international player … [Read more...] about Endemol centralizes sports output
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GMA Worldwide links up with FIC
GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI), the content acquisition and distribution subsidiary of Philippine multimedia company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), recently signed a three-year output deal with Fox International Channels (FIC) to air its content in Hong Kong. The deal comprises a minimum of 350 hours worth of locally produced programmes and 25 feature films for airing through FIC’s cable channels this year. Among the GMA productions delivered via FIC’s Philippine feed include such fantasy … [Read more...] about GMA Worldwide links up with FIC
History tops in 2011
Singapore – History, operated by AETN All Asia Networks, is the number one Pay-TV factual entertainment channel in the 8pm to 11pm primetime slot. According to Kantar Media (Singapore) and AGB Nielsen (Malaysia), the channel registered a 4 to 9 per cent month-on-month growth rate across key demographic targets in both territories. Figures also indicated that it is the most preferred channel among Adults 25+, Male 25+ and affluent viewers across the region. “2011 was a remarkable year … [Read more...] about History tops in 2011
FIC and HBO Asia triumph at SAG Awards
Asia – Fox International Channels (FIC) and HBO Asia both had a victorious night at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Films and TV series on FIC’s channels won seven awards out of15 total categories. Key wins came from the major Motion Picture categories – Best Cast, Best Actor and Best Actress, and from the Television categories – Best TV Comedy Cast, Best TV Drama Actress and Best TV Comedy Actor. Programmes shown on HBO Asia’s bouquet of channels … [Read more...] about FIC and HBO Asia triumph at SAG Awards