Paris – Emilio Azcárraga Jean, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Televisa, will be honoured as the MIPCOM 2012 Personality of the Year. Azcárraga Jean will accept the award on October 10, during a gala dinner for industry executives at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes. That same day, the Grupo Televisa Chariman will also give a keynote address in the Palais des Festival’s Grand Auditorium, as part of MIPCOM’s Media Mastermind series of … [Read more...] about Emilio Azcárraga Jean named MIPCOM 2012 Personality of the Year
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Harvey Weinstein to keynote at MIPCOM
Paris – Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman, The Weinstein Company, will give a keynote address at MIPCOM on October 8. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes, 8-11 October 2012. Harvey and Bob Weinstein launched The Weinstein Company (TWC), a multimedia production and distribution company, in 2005. They previously founded Miramax Films in 1979 and during their tenure at Miramax and The Weinstein Company, they received 303 Oscar nominations and won 75 Academy Awards. … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein to keynote at MIPCOM
Carlos Perez Davila resigns as President of Caracol TV
Carlos Perez Davila is stepping down as President of Caracol Television. Mallarino Gonzalo Cordoba, who is now President of the Board of The Spectator and current Member of the Board of Caracol Television, will take over the role. Davila resigned after leading a restructuring and modernisation process that transformed the company. In his 18 months as President, Davila was responsible for consolidating the company’s various business units and preparing the company for the challenges of the … [Read more...] about Carlos Perez Davila resigns as President of Caracol TV
SPT Networks, Asia names Sunil Punjabi as Business Head, India
Singapore / Mumbai – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has appointed Sunil Punjabi as Business Head, India, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television (SPT). Based in the company’s Mumbai office, Punjabi will lead its local team in all business functions for SPT Networks, Asia’s channels in India including AXN and Animax. Punjabi will report to Ricky Ow, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television, who is based in the … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia names Sunil Punjabi as Business Head, India
Banijay Group enters Australia and New Zealand with acquisition of Screentime
Paris/Sydney – International production conglomerate Banijay Group and leading Australian production company Screentime, have announced the conclusion of a deal which will see Banijay acquiring a majority stake in Screentime, its operations in New Zealand, and its interest in its affiliate company in Ireland. The deal sees Banijay's first entry into all three territories, extending its presence to eleven countries globally. Banijay’s distribution arm Banijay International will … [Read more...] about Banijay Group enters Australia and New Zealand with acquisition of Screentime
E! Entertainment Television refreshes look and tagline
Singapore – The International Networks division of NBCUniversal International Television announced that E! Entertainment Television is refreshing its logo, on-air look and tagline in Asia and around the world. The all-new E! will be revealed across the region on 23 September 2012. The channel’s new look and logo, “Pop of Culture” tagline and talent-driven brand campaign help bring this to life, evolving and extending the E! brand. E! also welcomes new shows including … [Read more...] about E! Entertainment Television refreshes look and tagline