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
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Tigress delves into Red Sea horror
Endemol's Tigress Productions today announced it has been commissioned by UK broadcaster Channel 5 to produce Red Sea Jaws- a revealing documentary telling the story of the recent shark attacks in Sharm el- Sheikh. Last month, the popular tourist resort in Egypt hit the headlines when four swimmers were brutally attacked and one killed in a spate of unprecedented shark attacks. With the help of forensic experts and shark scientists the programme asks if rogue sharks are to blame, or have … [Read more...] about Tigress delves into Red Sea horror
BBC Worldwide Productions wins commissions for new local versions of The Week the Women Went
BBC Worldwide’s production studios in France and India have secured commissions to produce local versions of The Week the Women Went, a BBC Productions format licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide Productions France’s version, Une semaine sans les femmes, will be produced for French public broadcaster France Televisions, and is set to launch in spring 2011 as a primetime two-hour special on France2. BBC Worldwide Productions India’s version, Wife Bina Life, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Productions wins commissions for new local versions of The Week the Women Went
Jeffrey Soong now MD of Celestial Pictures Asia
Celestial Pictures, the Chinese motion picture company and operator of regional pay-TV channels, announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Soong as Managing Director of its newly opened Taiwan office. Celestial Pictures will utilize a local presence in Taiwan to expand the distribution of its channels, develop film and TV series co-productions, explore new media licensing opportunities and raise its profile in Taiwan's entertainment scene. Jeffrey Soong will lead the Taiwan operation and work … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Soong now MD of Celestial Pictures Asia
11th Asia Television Forum offers more regional content and international participation
Driven by greater interest in made-in-Asia content and cross-platform convergence, ATF is well-positioned as Asia’s leading content market. The 11th edition of ATF is witnessing positive growth in the Asian TV content market, presenting a record number of 13 pavilions, including four new pavilions from China (2 groups), Finland and Japan. Returning pavilions are France, Italy, South Korea (2 groups), Malaysia, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan. Besides an increase in the number of pavilions, the … [Read more...] about 11th Asia Television Forum offers more regional content and international participation
Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
BBC Worldwide Productions dominated U.S. households this week, wrapping up November sweeps with the most buzzed about series finale in Dancing with the Stars history. The series 11 finale was the franchise’s strongest finale in six seasons and was America’s most-watched entertainment telecast this fall. DWTS was up by 4.8 million viewers and by 23% in Adults 18-49 compared to its finale the prior year. Gaining viewers and young adults throughout its 2-hour broadcast, the show’s … [Read more...] about Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers