Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced the promotion of Vishal Mathur from Director (South Asia) to Senior Director, Sales and Marketing. Mathur joined MEASAT in 2006. During his seven years with MEASAT, Mathur has been instrumental in expanding the company's position across South Asia. Prior to joining MEASAT, Mathur also served as Assistant Vice President at Zee Telefilms – International division, ESPN Star Sports and Ten Sports channels handling the … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints new Senior Sales Director
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StarHub TVB Awards 2013 announces nominees
Singapore – Back for the fourth year running, the StarHub TVB Awards 2013 will be held at the Marina Bay Sands on September 28, 2013. The night will begin with the stars arriving at the red carpet show in Level 1 Hall C at 5pm, followed by the Awards ceremony in the Grand Theatre at 7.30pm. There are a total of 20 awards categories this year, with ten open for public voting. This year’s list of nominees in the voting categories sees the return of household names such … [Read more...] about StarHub TVB Awards 2013 announces nominees
“MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
Finalist Audra Morrice and Charles Less, Head of Advertising Sales, A+E Networks Asia Singapore-born finalist Audra Morrice received a warm welcome at Lifetime Asia's MasterChef trade event on August 16, 2013, held at Senor Taco at CHIJMES. At the event, Audra said she's a self-confessed "Char Kway Teow" person, reflecting her heritage and her preference from Southeast Asian food despite now residing in Australia. Audra's Asian influences can clearly be seen on MasterChef … [Read more...] about “MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
SUPERMODELME S4 to premiere in November 2013
Femme Fatale - the theme for this season Singapore – Emmy-nominated reality show SUPERMODELME is set to make a return with a new overseas location - Hong Kong, with fresh partnerships and new brands. Previously, the series was shot in Singapore. S4 is titled SUPERMODELME FEMME FATALE and will involve 12 models of Asian descent. Karen Seah, CEO of Refinery Media and Executive Producer says, "The new season of SUPERMODELME is about to get even edgier and even … [Read more...] about SUPERMODELME S4 to premiere in November 2013
NGC Asia launches original pan-regional series
National Geographic Channel Asia (NGCA), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) leading factual entertainment channel, is launching an original pan-regional series produced in Asia for an Asian audience. I Wouldn’t Go In There sends blogger and urban explorer Robert Joe (“RJ”) to investigate the true stories behind some of Asia’s most reputedly haunted sites. This series is commissioned by National Geographic Channel Asia, produced by InFocus Asia and … [Read more...] about NGC Asia launches original pan-regional series
New production company launches in New Zealand
According to Yahoo! New Zealand, at the Big Screen Symposium, New Zealand producers Richard Fletcher and Paul Davis unveiled details of Libertine Pictures, a new film and television production company with ambitious plans for the country’s screen production sector.Fletcher and Davis, who are joint managing directors, formed the company with New Zealand-based writer Neil Cross, who will be Libertine’s creative director. Cross is the creator of the crime … [Read more...] about New production company launches in New Zealand