Every Day In Cambodia is a powerful CNN Freedom Project documentary which follows Academy Award-winning actress and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Goodwill Ambassador to Combat Human Trafficking Mira Sorvino on a disturbing yet ultimately hopeful journey to Cambodia, where she shines a light on modern-day slavery. Sorvino teams up with American activist Don Brewster who has made it his mission to rescue girls as young as five or six from sex trafficking in the region. … [Read more...] about CNN International to launch documentary on sex-trafficking
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Disney Junior Asia acquires “Maya The Bee”
Singapore – Studio 100 Media GmbH, the media sales division of the global family entertainment company Studio 100, has finalised a deal with Disney Junior Asia for its new and highly popular CGI series Maya The Bee. Targeted at preschoolers and a family audience, the series is a modern rejuvenation of the classic brand Maya the Bee. Maya the Bee Maya the Bee has achieved a recognition level of over 90 percent across Europe for over 35 years. … [Read more...] about Disney Junior Asia acquires “Maya The Bee”
Fremantlemedia sells 1,200 hours of programming to Asia
ATF Singapore – On the first day of the Asia TV Forum, FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced more than 1,200 hours of sales to the region – all of which have been closed within the last eight weeks. Among the deals are many titles from its recently launched MIPCOM slate as well as the first ever sale of an Australian drama to a free-to-air channel in the Philippines. The Asia team has made light work of racking up deals across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and The … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia sells 1,200 hours of programming to Asia
Turner International announces key appointment for HK
Hong Kong - In a key new appointment for Turner International’s business in Asia, Clément Schwebig is to join the company as SVP of Business Development, based in Hong Kong.Schwebig, a French national, will be tasked with leading and implementing Turner International Asia Pacific’s growth strategy across the region. As the company continues to invest in new genres to grow further beyond its core business, he will lead efforts in creating new local and pan-regional … [Read more...] about Turner International announces key appointment for HK
Men’s lifestyle channel to launch across Asia
Singapore, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Luxembourg – LifeStyle TV (LSTV) the first men’s lifestyle TV channel has attracted significant interest across Asia Pacific as it expands its network of carriage deals. LSTV offers men’s lifestyle programming on travel, cuisine, adventure and fashion. Highlighting the lifestyle of discerning gentlemen, LSTV features fashion programmes led by TV Stars Cho Sung Mo, and haute cuisine cooking led by celebrities Chang … [Read more...] about Men’s lifestyle channel to launch across Asia
FIC Asia makes legal and BA appointment
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC), has named Francis Chang as its Senior Vice President Legal & Business Affairs and General Counsel for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Francis joins the company today and serves as the chief legal advisor for Asia’s leading pay-TV network across the region. As General Counsel, Francis is the most senior legal executive in the region and is responsible for all of FIC’s business and legal affairs as well as its … [Read more...] about FIC Asia makes legal and BA appointment