Singapore - FOX Sports has announced its exclusive access to former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. An interview with the Old Trafford legend was conducted on October 22, 2013 in London by FOX Sports’ UK reporter, Andy May, fronting the one-on-one session.The interview, in conjunction with the launch of Ferguson’s autobiography on the same day, is an exclusive for the network in the Asian region and will be broadcast in two parts on the popular sports news update … [Read more...] about FOX Sports scores exclusive interview with Sir Alex Ferguson
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Discovery Kids Asia greenlights new kids’ edutainment series
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has announced that it has greenlit a new kids’ edutainment series titled Wild But True, which will feature Robert Irwin, nine-year-old son of the original crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, in his first international television premiere. Robert will be joined by co-host Shania Bhopa, a 15-year-old student from Toronto, Canada. The 13-part series is a DNAP co-production with Toronto-based CCI Entertainment Ltd. It is … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids Asia greenlights new kids’ edutainment series
“SON OF GOD” to debut in U.S. theatres in February 2014
Los Angeles – Twentieth Century Fox has announced that it will release SON OF GOD in theatres across the U.S. on February 28, 2014. This major motion picture event - an experience created to be shared among families and communities across the U.S. - brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling. Inspired by the success of The Bible series, SON OF GOD features never-before-seen footage, a theatrical edit … [Read more...] about “SON OF GOD” to debut in U.S. theatres in February 2014
CASBAA elects Todd Miller and William Wade to Board of Directors
Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia Pacific multichannel TV association, has announced the election of Todd Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Celestial Tiger Entertainment and William Wade, President and CEO, AsiaSat to the Board of Directors. Re-elected for additional terms on the Board were Janice Lee, Managing Director, TV and New Media, PCCW Ltd. and Mark Patterson, CEO Asia Pacific, GroupM. Miller and Wade will replace retiring members Robert Gilby, SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International … [Read more...] about CASBAA elects Todd Miller and William Wade to Board of Directors
Justin Bieber’s “Believe” to premiere in U.S. theatres on Christmas
Los Angeles – Open Road Films, along with SB Films and Dolphin Films, will release the highly-anticipated film Believe on Christmas Day 2013 in the U.S. Directed by Jon M. Chu (GI Joe: Retaliation, Step Up 2 & 3, Justin Bieber Never Say Never), Believe features brand new interviews with Bieber and appearances from manager Scooter Braun, Usher Raymond, Rodney Jerkins, Ludacris, Mike Posner and more. The film is produced by Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber’s “Believe” to premiere in U.S. theatres on Christmas
Mike Hopkins named CEO of Hulu
Los Angeles - The Hulu Board of Directors has named Mike Hopkins the Company’s new CEO. Hopkins, a Hulu Board Director since 2011, has served as President of Distribution for Fox Networks Group, a division of 21st Century Fox, since 2008. Hopkins will be based at Hulu’s headquarters in Los Angeles, and his appointment is effective immediately.“After an extensive search, Mike was simply the best candidate for the job. He has a strong understanding of programming, digital … [Read more...] about Mike Hopkins named CEO of Hulu