Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced that Dr. Ali R. Ebadi, MEASAT Senior Vice President – Space Systems Development, was selected as the winner of the Via Satellite Excellence Award 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was bestowed to Dr Ali in recognition of his contribution to the development of Malaysian and Global satellite industries. Dr. Ali is a world-renowned satellite expert with over 30 years' contribution to the satellite … [Read more...] about MEASAT SVP receives Via Satellite’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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Channel NewsAsia’s Thailand Business Insights series opens in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand – Channel NewsAsia has opened its regional series of CEO and top business leader seminars in Bangkok. Thailand Business Insights featured high level international corporate and industry leaders discussing key governance issues facing today’s governments and businesses on the topic, “The Board for Tomorrow”. Dr. Vorapol Socatiyanurak of the Securities General, Securities & Exchange Commission, in his opening address … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia’s Thailand Business Insights series opens in Bangkok
Chris Taylor to lead NBCUniversal’s TV operations in ANZ
Singapore – NBCUniversal International has announced that Chris Taylor will lead its integrated television operations in Australia and New Zealand in the newly-created role of Vice President, International Television. Taylor will start on November 25, 2013 and report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Universal Networks International, APAC and Justin Che, SVP Sales Liaison, APAC. He will be based in Sydney. Chris Taylor, Vice President, International Television … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor to lead NBCUniversal’s TV operations in ANZ
Genius Brands and A Squared Entertainment announce merger
Beverly Hills, California - Genius Brands International, Inc. and A Squared Entertainment LLC have announced a merger to form an intellectual property (IP) and multimedia content creation and distribution company focused on branded “content with a purpose” for kids. Combining the assets and experience of both companies, the two companies will be consolidated under the Genius Brands International banner. Andy Heyward, formerly CEO of DIC Entertainment and Co-President of A … [Read more...] about Genius Brands and A Squared Entertainment announce merger
KidsCo channel to close (Update)
KidsCo, the international channel targeting children 6-10, will close following a joint decision by shareholders of the JV, NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment. KidsCo released the following statement: "As one of many children’s linear services available in the international market, growing the KidsCo business has been challenging. As a result, both shareholders – NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment – have decided to discontinue the joint venture service by early 2014." … [Read more...] about KidsCo channel to close (Update)
HKTV reports HK$40m loss
Hong Kong Television Network has reported a loss of HK$40.3 million for the year ended August 31, according to The Standard. The report added that HKTV said HK$531.3 million has been invested in fixed assets, but that capital expenditure has slowed down. The company said it has either completed shooting or has been producing 190 drama programme episodes, 70 episodes of variety and infotainment programmes, and more than 1,000 episodes of purchased content, added the news report. … [Read more...] about HKTV reports HK$40m loss