Hulu’s CEO Mike Hopkins announced on March 31 that Craig Erwich will join Hulu as Senior Vice President, Head of Content. Erwich, who officially begins on April 7, will lead content and programming strategy for Hulu and Hulu Plus. Erwich was most recently at Warner Horizon Television (WHTV), a division of Warner Bros. Television Group, where he oversaw development, production and business operations for the past seven years. Prior to joining WHTV, Erwich was at FOX Broadcasting Company for … [Read more...] about Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
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Screen Australia chair to step down at end of term
Glen Boreham AM, Chair of Screen Australia, announced on March 28 that he will step down from his position at the expiration of his term on June 30, 2014. “It has been an enormous pleasure working with the dedicated Screen Australia team to help support, promote and grow Australian storytelling,” he said. “As the inaugural Chair of Screen Australia it has always been my intention to stay five to six years to set up the agency, drive its long-term strategic goals and leave it in … [Read more...] about Screen Australia chair to step down at end of term
TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
James Ross, CEO of Lightning International Thoughts about this year's Filmart: “It's a useful market even though there’s an emphasis on film, but I'm pleasantly surprised that TV content is in demand as well. There are quite a few major TV content distributors based in Hong Kong but I am surprised that they're not here. For us, it's been tremendously useful; and it helps we're based here.” Buyer sentiment: “Buyers are looking for unique programmes, something different. … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
Disney names Ben Sherwood to succeed Anne Sweeney
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company [NYSE: DIS] announced on March 24 that ABC News President Ben Sherwood will assume the title of co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group on February 1, 2015. Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney/ABC Television Group, will remain in that capacity through January 2015. Effective immediately, Sherwood will begin the transition as Co-President, Disney/ABC Television Group. He will … [Read more...] about Disney names Ben Sherwood to succeed Anne Sweeney
Metan’s Larry Namer to be honoured at Fifth Annual LAWEBFEST
Los Angeles – International media veteran and E! co-founder Larry Namer has been invited to be the keynote speaker and will be honoured with the “Envisioneer Award” at the special opening night dinner gala of the fifth Annual LAWEBFEST, scheduled for March 26-30 at 8pm at the Radisson Hotel at LAX. “We’re thrilled to invite Larry Namer, one of the titans of the cable television industry, as our opening day guest of honour,” said LAWEBFEST founder Michael … [Read more...] about Metan’s Larry Namer to be honoured at Fifth Annual LAWEBFEST
Anurag Dahiya joins SingTel mio TV
SingTel mio TV has announced the hire of Anurag Dahiya as Director of Sports Content and Programming. Joining from ESPN STARSports, Dahiya will head the Sports content team and will be involved in the acquisition, programming and production of all sports content on the IPTV and the digital platforms which include mio TV Go and mio TV Play. Anurag Dahiya A 19-year veteran serving in various functions such as marketing, business development, programming and scheduling in Asia's fast growing media … [Read more...] about Anurag Dahiya joins SingTel mio TV