Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures Limited (CPL) announced today that select titles from Celestial’s Shaw Brothers Film Library are now available on the iTunes Store in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and nine additional countries in Asia. This announcement marks the first time the films will be made available on the iTunes Store in these territories. The first titles to debut from the Shaw Brothers multiple genres catalogue are Leslie Cheung’s Behind the Yellow Line, Gordon … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures debuts Shaw Brothers movies on iTunes Store
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Exset launches solutions for cable operators in India
New Delhi, India – Netherland-based Exset has announced the launch of its India initiative for the country’s television cable industry called 'The India Page'. The announcement was made at the “Digitisation is Monetisation” conference held for cable operators. Rahul Nehra, Global Head Sales & Chief Marketing Officer, Exset, introduced various models which could be adopted by cable operators during the digitisation process across Metro Cities during the first phase of … [Read more...] about Exset launches solutions for cable operators in India
Nickelodeon and AirAsia takes to the skies
Singapore – Nickelodeon Asia and AirAsia have joined forces to launch a multi-territory and multi-platform campaign designed to educate kids about responsible flying and Asian destinations and cultures. Introducing Nickelodeon’s audiences to Ace, the superhero mascot for AirAsia’s kids-orientated SkyRider Club, kids will be able to follow adventures across Asia, gain insight into local customs, learn about kid-friendly activities, including the importance of inflight safety via … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and AirAsia takes to the skies
CASBAA appoints Christopher Slaughter as new CEO designate
Hong Kong – The CASBAA Board of Directors has announced the appointment of a new leadership team. Christopher Slaughter has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer designate while John Medeiros will be promoted to the new role of Chief Policy Officer and will become Senior Government Relations Advisor to the Board. The new team will be completed by Jill Grinda, who is newly appointed as Executive Vice President, focusing on operations and CASBAA's advertising initiatives. Current CEO … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints Christopher Slaughter as new CEO designate
Beyond Distribution sells 140 hours to Central and Eastern Europe
Australia – Over 140 hours of Beyond Distribution’s catalogue has been acquired by broadcasters throughout Central and Eastern Europe in recent deals. Sales have been confirmed with Chello Central Europe, TV JOJ, TVN Canal+ Poland and Baltijos TV (BTV) across a variety of genres. Paprika has secured a feast of Chuck Hughes programming for Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Moldova and Romania with Chuck’s Week Off: Mexico, Chuck’s Day Off – Series 3 and Chuckmas. … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution sells 140 hours to Central and Eastern Europe
Disney/ABC Television names Peter Seymour as EVP and CFO
Burbank, California – Peter Seymour has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Disney/ABC Television Group. He will report to Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Media Networks &President, Disney/ABC Television Group. Prior to this announcement, Seymour has been Executive Vice President of Strategy and Research for Disney Media Networks, since 2008. His strategy role encompasses strategy development for The Walt Disney Company’s … [Read more...] about Disney/ABC Television names Peter Seymour as EVP and CFO