BBC Director-General Mark Thompson announced that Roger Mosey, the BBC's current Director of London 2012, has been appointed Acting Director of BBC Vision. In an email to BBC staff, Thompson said Mosey will assume his new position on August 20. Dave Gordon, currently the head of major events at BBC Sport, will take over Mosey’s role as Director. BBC Vision is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all content on the BBC's television channels. … [Read more...] about Roger Mosey is Acting Director of BBC Vision
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Sesame Street returns with new musical segment and a host of guest celebs
New York – Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation, is launching Sesame Street’s 43rd season on PBS KIDS on September 24 with a new and interactive segment, “Elmo: The Musical.” Each 11-minute episode of “Elmo: The Musical” is a math-filled adventure inviting kids to sing, dance, play and imagine along with Elmo. Other season highlights include new original songs and street stories; new “Super Grover 2.0” segments; and new … [Read more...] about Sesame Street returns with new musical segment and a host of guest celebs
Oriental DreamWorks to establish headquarters in Xuhui, China
Oriental DreamWorks, one of the largest international investment projects in China, has officially announced the establishment of its headquarters in Shanghai Xuhui. Oriental DreamWorks also announced that Kung Fu Panda 3 will be made in China as a co-production and is expected to be released globally in 2016. The first feature-length animated film solely created by Oriental DreamWorks is expected to be distributed worldwide in 2017. After its inaugural feature production, … [Read more...] about Oriental DreamWorks to establish headquarters in Xuhui, China
NHK WORLD TV launches in Myanmar
Tokyo – NHK WORLD TV has launched in Myanmar as a satellite channel. The international English-language service of NHK is being made available by the local satellite service provider SKYNET 24 hours a day. NHK hopes the quality news and diverse range of programming on NHK WORLD TV will foster mutual understanding between the two countries. The political and economic progress in Myanmar is likely to increase the number of SKYNET subscribers, which currently totals around 200,000 … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV launches in Myanmar
Bindi Irwin stars in Nim’s Island sequel
Production of Nim’s Island Two: The Invader, the sequel to Nim’s Island, has commenced, with Bindi Irwin (Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove)—the daughter of The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin—playing the lead role. Nim’s Island 2, based on Wendy Orr’s novel Nim at Sea, picks up three years later and takes the adventure back to the island, which is once again facing threats from the outside world. The film is being helmed by award-winning … [Read more...] about Bindi Irwin stars in Nim’s Island sequel
Arabic channels Dubai TV and Dubai Sports join AsiaSat 5
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced that Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) has signed a contract to broadcast two free-to-air satellite channels, Dubai TV and Dubai Sports, throughout the Asia-Pacific region on AsiaSat 5. Dubai TV, the state TV channel of the Emirate of Dubai, broadcasts events and activities taking place in Dubai and in the UAE along with local news, financial programmes and Arabic family dramas to a wide global audience. The Dubai … [Read more...] about Arabic channels Dubai TV and Dubai Sports join AsiaSat 5