Siok Lian Pek, or Lian Pek as she’s known these days, is what many would consider a local news anchor made good. From Television Corporation of Singapore (presently MediaCorp) where as business editor, she launched and anchored the network’s first daily business news bulletin; to being the first local anchor hired by CNN International during which she was named Best Current Affairs Presenter at the 2001 Asian Television Awards; to her transition to documentary director, and an … [Read more...] about Miss Chief
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One-year Mark
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes in its programming and overall business and channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across 14 territories. Q: NGC as a whole seems to be moving away from one-offs and going into series, particularly those that are returnable, and series … [Read more...] about One-year Mark
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns George Entwistle has resigned as Director- General of BBC after just two months in the position. Entwistle stated that he is stepping down to take responsibility for what happened during the Newsnight broadcast on November 2, which aired an inaccurate interview segment with Steve Messham, an abuse victim who said a senior political figure of the time had abused him. The BBC later issued an apology for having broadcast the report. It said: “We broadcast … [Read more...] about BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
Of Trophies, Tragedies, and Triumphs
It’s an exciting time to be in Asia The 17th Asian Television Awards (ATA) – together with the Asia Television Forum; Screen Singapore; PromaxBDA Asia; and numerous content conferences and summits – proudly welcomes you to Singapore. Among the many events, our ATA gala dinner and awards ceremony on December 6 remains the definitive place to be to toast the best in Asian television. With 1,327 entries representing 13 Asian nations, including nearly 50 new entrants, ATA 2012 … [Read more...] about Of Trophies, Tragedies, and Triumphs
A Recipe for Laughter
On 69 million homes around Asia Pacific, Tom and Jerry play out their perpetual tug-of-war alongside more recent comedy hits The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time. We’ve all seen the cat-andmouse scenario a hundred times during our childhood but it still never fails to raise a smile. Boys and girls of all ages love to watch comedy – the genre is the greatest equaliser. Since the very first cartoon was created, comedy has been an integral part of animation. Research shows … [Read more...] about A Recipe for Laughter
Cartoon Network turns 20!
Q: This year we’re celebrating Cartoon Network’s 20th anniversary. How has the channel evolved? A: Wow, 20 years. You think about the journey and where it all started. It started as an idea from our founder Ted Turner. It started as a collection of classic cartoons. It launched in maybe two million households in 1992. You fast forward to 2012 and now we’re in close to 400 million households, where in 187 countries we’re not only just a library of wonderful classic … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network turns 20!
