Los Angeles, California – CBS Studios International announced it is establishing an office in Singapore. The new regional office will be overseen by Nicole Sinclair, Director of Sales in Asia Pacific, who will relocate to Singapore from Australia. The move is designed to build closer relationships with clients and expand the company’s presence in this fast-growing region. CBS Studios International also recently opened an office in Beijing, China, a powerful emerging market for … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International opens Singapore office
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Turner expands kids’ portfolio with two new channels
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. is set to expand its kids’ entertainment portfolio with the launch of Toonami, a channel dedicated to bringing high-octane action and anime entertainment to fanboys and girls across the region, and European pre-school channel Cartoonito, in early 2013. Toonami, which is based on the hit programming block of the same name on Cartoon Network in the U.S., is a 24-hour action and anime destination. The multiplatform, … [Read more...] about Turner expands kids’ portfolio with two new channels
Talpa acquires stake in Identity Games
Laren/Rotterdam – Talpa Holding N.V. is acquiring a substantial interest in games company Identity Games. A number of plans are already in development. Identity Games will work intensively with Talpa departments such as Content and Digital. The company will be looking at all Talpa formats to see which they can use to produce games products. "Formats such as The Voice, I Love My Country and Battle Of The Sexes are clearly fantastic family show formulas that can be used as a basis for … [Read more...] about Talpa acquires stake in Identity Games
Global Agency acquires World Wide Entertainment
Turkish distributor Global Agency has acquired the brand rights to Australian distributor World Wide Entertainment—its joint venture with Tims Production. To be headed by Global Agency founder and CEO Izzet Pinto, World Wide Entertainment will continue to build its catalogue of factual entertainment, reality, documentaries and lifestyle content. Pinto said, “Buyers from every country have already come to us for the world’s hottest formats and most compelling drama series, and … [Read more...] about Global Agency acquires World Wide Entertainment
Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company
Joe Earley has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FOX Broadcasting Company (FOX), reporting to Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment. In his new position, Earley will play a key management role in all areas of the network, including scripted programming, casting, scheduling, research, audience strategy, digital, and business affairs, in addition to continuing oversight of marketing and communications. Previously, Earley served as president of marketing and communications for … [Read more...] about Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company
Armoza Formats hires new digital operations head
Armoza Formats has appointed Daniel Ravner as the company's Head of Digital. Ravner will oversee all creative and business development of Armoza's digital operations, including the development of new cross media projects and products using Israeli talent and technology.  Formerly Creative Director of Screenz and Head of Content at THEBOX, Ravner started out as a TV and theater comedy writer. He has also developed TV formats for the international market, online content for global brands and … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats hires new digital operations head