Singapore – activeTV, producers of reality series, The Amazing Race Asia (TARA), has brought on board Bertram van Munster, executive producer and co-creator of reality series The Amazing Race, as a stakeholder and partner in activeTV Asia Pte Ltd. The collaboration extends the partnership between van Munster and Michael McKay, president of activeTV, which began during work on the original The Amazing Race series. In Singapore for the announcement, van Munster told Television Asia Plus that … [Read more...] about activeTV looks to a Munster of a year in Asia
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Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
Mumbai – Indian media and entertainment group Sahara One has launched the Firangi channel on February 25, 2008. Firangi is positioned to showcase international television programming in Hindi in what is touted as a newly-created category of programming, World Television. Firangi channel offers the entire spectrum of entertainment programming sourced from across the world and dubbed in Hindi. This includes telenovelas, sitcoms, adventure shows and international films. Among the shows that … [Read more...] about Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
Dixon upped as VP and GM of Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand
Sydney/Burbank – Melissa Dixon has been promoted to vice president and general manager, Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand, replacing Michael Cairns who was appointed to lead Disney Channels UK and Ireland. Reporting to Rich Ross, president, Disney Channels Worldwide, Dixon, a Melbourne native, will relocate to Sydney from Disney Channel's regional office in Hong Kong from April 2008. She will manage Disney Channels and Playhouse Disney channels in Australia and New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Dixon upped as VP and GM of Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand
Bionic Woman delivers super ratings for STAR World in Singapore
Hong Kong – The exclusive premiere of action series Bionic Woman on STAR World on February 20, 2008 at 10pm saw the show become the highest-rated drama across all English cable channels so far this year in Singapore. The show also delivered the highest 10pm figures across all English cable channels since September, 2007. In addition, Bionic Woman tied with American Idol as the top program for the day on English cable. The back-to-back telecast of both programs gave STAR World its highest … [Read more...] about Bionic Woman delivers super ratings for STAR World in Singapore
TENA names new Original Production and Creative Services hires
Hong Kong - Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc. (TENA) announced new appointments to its Original Production and Creative Services teams. The former develops and delivers original programming while the latter functions as an in-house creative agency to provide advice and expertise for new business initiatives. Jonny Potter joins TENA’s Hong Kong team as creative director to be responsible for all output of Creative Services in all regions and all media, as well as to evolve the … [Read more...] about TENA names new Original Production and Creative Services hires
The Amazing Race Asia 2 finale wins amazing ratings
Singapore/Hong Kong – The concluding episode of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) 2 took top ratings in Singapore and Malaysia when it aired on February 14, 2008 on AXN. Ratings from TNS Singapore and AGB NMR Malaysia indicate that AXN led other international cable channels as the top rated channel especially among the PMEB audience during the show’s 9 – 10pm timeslot. The channel also out-performed all terrestrial channels in Malaysia. TARA 2 finale ratings also exceeded the season … [Read more...] about The Amazing Race Asia 2 finale wins amazing ratings
