Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So Kam-leung made the announcement, according to the South China Morning Post, which added that the Communications Authority ordered ATV to remove executive director James Shing Pan-yu from his post by September 2, 2013 after he helped facilitate undue interference from Wong in the station's management. The company was also fined HK$1 million, added the report. "I hope that ATV will comply with the instructions issued by the … [Read more...] about ATV’s broadcast licence in jeopardy
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James Franco to front arts TV series
James Franco Presents Santa Monica, California - Ovation, America's only arts network, has announced a partnership with renowned actor, filmmaker, author and artist James Franco to launch James Franco Presents. "James Franco is the ultimate artist, so partnering with James is a dream come true for Ovation," said Robert Weiss, Ovation's Chief Creative Officer. "And, since Ovation's mantra is 'art is everywhere,' James is the perfect person through whom to introduce viewers to a … [Read more...] about James Franco to front arts TV series
Media investor Bruno Wu to raise $500m private-equity fund
Shanghai—The new fund is for media investments, focusing on companies targeting expansion in Asia, especially China, reported WSJ. Wu said that the fund will invest in small to medium-size internet, digital-media and e-commerce companies that "need China for the next wave of expansion," added the report. China is home to almost 600 million internet users, according to WSJ, which also reports that China surpassed Japan last year to become the world's … [Read more...] about Media investor Bruno Wu to raise $500m private-equity fund
SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
The Hero Singapore - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has announced that it has acquired the exclusive, first-run rights for the suspense thriller The Blacklist, starring multiple Emmy-winning actor James Spader, and the adventure reality competition featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, The Hero. Both series will premiere in the final quarter of 2013. "The Blacklist is a show that travels. It covers a world of crime that isn't confined … [Read more...] about SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
HISTORY greenlights production of “HOUDINI”
New York – HISTORY has green-lit production of a new four-hour scripted miniseries, HOUDINI, slated to start production this fall. Starring Adrien Brody (The Pianist) as the ace magician and Kristen Connolly (House of Cards, The Cabin in the Woods) as his wife Bess, the miniseries will trace the arc of Houdini’s life from desperate poverty to worldwide fame and will be co-produced for HISTORY by Lionsgate and A+E Studios.“It’s not magic that HISTORY has … [Read more...] about HISTORY greenlights production of “HOUDINI”
Scripps names Chief Information Officer
Bob Baskerville Knoxville, Tennessee - Bob Baskerville, a member of the original team that helped launch HGTV nearly 20 years ago, has been named Chief Information Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Baskerville, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for the company’s growing international business, will succeed current Chief Information Officer Ron Johnson, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. Baskerville will report to Mark Hale, … [Read more...] about Scripps names Chief Information Officer