The Australian reported that Free TV Australia announced the appointment of the media veteran, ending a four-month search for a new chairman. The founder of Mitchell & Partners takes on the role after retiring as executive chairman of Aegis Media Asia Pacific, added the report.The FTA television industry body had shortlisted a number of former politicians including former Prime Minister John Howard, but rows between members put candidates off the job, according to The … [Read more...] about Free TV Australia hires new chairman
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MyChinaChannel CEO Wayne Chou exits
Singapore - MyChinaChannel Pte Ltd’s (“MCC”) Chief Executive Officer Wayne Chou has departed. During his time at MCC, Chou promoted the concept of multi-Asian content channel forming a regional pay television network and developing regional advertising sales. Based in Shanghai, Chou also assisted in maintaining close relationship with key partners of MCC. The Board of Directors of MCC announced that it would like to express its gratitude to Chou for his contributions … [Read more...] about MyChinaChannel CEO Wayne Chou exits
BBCWW commissions two series from chef Rachel Khoo
BBC Worldwide Channels have ordered two new series from chef and self-styled food creative Rachel Khoo. Rachel Khoo’s London Food Diary (10 x 25’) and Rachel Khoo Cosmopolitan Cook (10 x 25’) are two brand new lifestyle programmes from BBC Bristol to air on BBC-branded channels around the world. Both series will be fully funded by BBC Worldwide Channels as part of the strategy outlined by Vice President of Commissioning Tracy Forsyth last September, to work … [Read more...] about BBCWW commissions two series from chef Rachel Khoo
“Pawn Stars” cast to make their first visit to Singapore
Singapore – The Pawn Stars are coming to Singapore August 24-27th, 2013. Singapore is the third stop in father and son duo Rick and Corey Harrison’s first trip to Asia. Other destinations include Tokyo, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and New Delhi. A consumer event will be held at Star Vista on 25 August, Sunday from 12pm, where fans can meet and interact with the Pawn Stars in person as they share more about the series and their passion for the pawning business. The Pawn Stars will … [Read more...] about “Pawn Stars” cast to make their first visit to Singapore
PGS Entertainment launches in Hong Kong
Guillaume Soutter Hong Kong and Paris - Guillaume Soutter, co-owner and co-founder of leading kids programming distributor and brand manager PGS Entertainment, has founded a new Hong Kong-based company, PGS H.K. Ltd. The newly-formed company will follow PGS Entertainment’s primary model and represent leading kids programming and brand rights owners around the world, with a focus on kids animation.PGS H.K. Ltd. will utilise its strategic base to better support PGS … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment launches in Hong Kong
Keshet Australia gets new Head of Scripted
Producer and international film and media financing specialist Alan Harris has joined the new Australian TV drama arm of global production and distribution company Keshet International as Keshet Australia's Head of Scripted.Keshet Australia is a joint venture between Keshet International and RACAT, the production group owned by former FOX networks executive David Haslingden, which includes NHNZ, Beach House Pictures and Australia’s Northern Pictures. Keshet created and produced TV … [Read more...] about Keshet Australia gets new Head of Scripted