Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Willy Chow as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Samuel Wong as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new position, Chow will spearhead commercial activities and will work closely with the Chief Development Officer on business development initiatives and CFO on financing activities. Chow previously served as the company’s CFO. Meanwhile, as the new CFO, Wong will be responsible for the overall finance and accounting functions … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite announces new senior execs
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MarVista to present new Power Rangers series at MIPCOM
MarVista Entertainment is presenting Power Ranger Megaforce, the latest series in the Power Rangers franchise, for sale at MIPCOM next month. This launch is in celebration of the property’s 20th anniversary. The series (40 x 30’) is expected to air in Nickelodeon in the U.S. in 2013. Power Rangers Megaforce follows the adventures of a supernatural guardian, Gosei, who summons the help of five teenagers, the Power Rangers Megaforce, to battle the evil Warstar aliens who have launched … [Read more...] about MarVista to present new Power Rangers series at MIPCOM
CINEMAX gets makeover
Singapore – From today, CINEMAX will be refreshed with a new on-air and online look and a new logo. Along with the refresh, CINEMAX will premiere exclusive made-for-CINEMAX original series such as Banshee, Hunted, Strike Back and the HBO Latin American original series, Profugos (The Fugitives). “In line with being an action, suspense and science-fiction channel that is targeted at men, CINEMAX’s new on-air look will have a brazen design that accentuates the male skewed humor of … [Read more...] about CINEMAX gets makeover
NGC and Panasonic renew deal to present The World Heritage Special
National Geographic Channels (NGC) has partnered with Panasonic once again and renewed its global sponsorship of The World Heritage Special for a second year. This year, the partnership brings to viewers Access 360° World Heritage, a special series on UNESCO World Heritage sites. The on-air campaign will span the globe, airing across every NGC feed around the world. Access 360° World Heritage includes nine new specially-commissioned programmes produced by NGC. The two … [Read more...] about NGC and Panasonic renew deal to present The World Heritage Special
Cignal Digital TV opens up to overseas markets
Cignal Digital TV, the Philippines’ fastest growing direct-to-home (DTH) satellite pay TV provider is now available for purchase from abroad. Kababayans in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East or anywhere out of the country can now subscribe online to Cignal’s Prepaid Packs for their family and friends back home through Cignal’s online selling partners www.sendah.com, www.sendahpinoy.com, www.smartpinoyload.com, www.pldtusapcard.com. With over 60 choice channels, Cignal Digital TV … [Read more...] about Cignal Digital TV opens up to overseas markets
beTV acquires season 3 of BBC’s Sherlock
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television’s networks, Asia, has acquired the latest season of the BBC drama, Sherlock, for beTV. The acquisition comes on the heels of the series’ season 2 finale which garnered strong viewership. According to Kantar Media, the finale, which had its run on August 6 on beTV, rated number one among English General Entertainment channels in Singapore in its time slot. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will reprise their roles as Sherlock … [Read more...] about beTV acquires season 3 of BBC’s Sherlock