KidsCo, the international children’s channel today announced its launch on German IPTV platform Vodafone TV – a hybrid box supporting TV via IPTV as well as satellite and cable. KidsCo is part of the ‘KidsPackage’ which includes 5 children’s channels providing edutainment for kids of all ages. KidsCo’s programming specifically caters for pre-schoolers, kids aged 6-10 and families, both English and German. More in the next Executive News … [Read more...] about KidsCo goes hybrid in Germany
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MediaCorp CEO Lucas Chow has resigned
Lucas Chow, CEO and Director of MediaCorp Pte Ltd. announced his resignation to the company's staff today. Mr Chow, who has held the top job at Singapore's state broadcaster since 2005, is expected to leave on 31 July 2011. Mr Teo Ming Kian, MediaCorp Chairman, said a committee has been established to consider a successor from both outside and within the company. Mr Chow said he plans to join another company which is in a different line of business. Before joining MediaCorp he was Chief … [Read more...] about MediaCorp CEO Lucas Chow has resigned
Rake to debut on Australia’s Universal Channel
ABC Commercial has sold the eight part drama series, RAKE (8 x 60’) to Sparrowhawk International Channels Limited, to be broadcast on the Universal Channel in Australia. RAKE chronicles the trials and tribulations of criminal barrister, Cleaver Greene – defender of the indefensible and champion of the lost cause in the court room and the bedroom. The series features Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge, Mission Impossible II),Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Brothers and Sisters), Hugo … [Read more...] about Rake to debut on Australia’s Universal Channel
JimJam renews carriage deal in Indonesia
JimJam has renewed its carriage deal with Indonesian direct broadcast satellite pay TV company AORA TV Satelit and will be included as part of its most widely distributed subscription package. JimJam’s renewal on the platform in the entry pack further strengthens its presence in Asia. Since its launch in 2006, the channel has grown rapidly, and it is now available in more than 50 countries and in 10 different languages. Wayne Dunsford, General Manager of JimJam, said: “This is a … [Read more...] about JimJam renews carriage deal in Indonesia
Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Travel Channel International and GlobeCast today announced the successful migration of Travel Channel’s Asia signal from Asiasat to GlobeCast’s capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. The move was initiated to support the channel’s HD launch later in the year while allowing it to expand to new territories and platforms in the Asia-Pacific region. More in the next Executive News Roundup. … [Read more...] about Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Shaw Brothers launches remake screenplay competition
Celestial Pictures announced the launch of a programme to cultivate new Chinese filmmakers. Entitled the ‘New Directors Workshop’, the project aims to discover and nurture the next generation of Chinese filmmakers through mentorships and production opportunities. Phase one of the program,e is a screenplay competition to remake selected Shaw Brothers classics. The competition is a collaboration between Celestial Pictures, Beijing Film Academy (BFA) and Youth Film Studio (YFS) and is … [Read more...] about Shaw Brothers launches remake screenplay competition