Last week, Corus Entertainment Inc. announced changes to its management team that will align leadership around the company’s newly-organised business units. With these changes, the Corus Kids vertical will be led by Colin Bohm, Vice President, Television, Head of Corus Kids, who will be responsible for overseeing the company’s kids-targeted specialty television services as well as Nelvana Studio and Nelvana Enterprises. As part of the redesign, Nelvana Enterprises has created … [Read more...] about New executive roles for Nelvana
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TVB8 Kung Fu Championship 2013 to be held in Singapore
Yap Zheng Yan - winner of Kung Fu Supernova Singapore - Singapore will host the world finals of TVB8 International Chinese Kung Fu Championship 2013 on July 28, 2013, organised by Hong Kong’s TVB. The championship, which aims to promote Chinese martial arts worldwide, and to search for the next kung fu star, will gather the best in Chinese martial arts to vie for the coveted title. Nine contestants aged 17 to 49 were shortlisted for the finals, … [Read more...] about TVB8 Kung Fu Championship 2013 to be held in Singapore
Graeme Mason appointed as Screen Australia CEO
With over 20 years of international experience in film, television and multi-media businesses, Mason has has worked with large U.S. studios, a UK television network, independent producers and government agencies. Mason was chosen from over 250 international candidates. Screen Australia Chair Glen Boreham said, “The Board was extremely impressed by Graeme’s extensive commercial experience and his unique perspective on the need for a screen agency to create a bridge between industry … [Read more...] about Graeme Mason appointed as Screen Australia CEO
Ada Nicodemou to front Seven’s “Please Marry My Boy” S2
Channel Seven has announced that Ada Nicodemou will front its reality show Please Marry My Boy when series two of the popular dating programme returns. “This is such a lovely show with a great heart,” she says. "It’s warm and fuzzy feel-good TV, and in a time when we are so often bombarded with bad news, it’s a series everyone can cheer for.” Please Marry My Boy offers three Australian mums the chance to find their unlucky-in-love sons a mate. The … [Read more...] about Ada Nicodemou to front Seven’s “Please Marry My Boy” S2
HBO promotes “The Newsroom” in Asia
Olivia Munn as Sloan Sabbith in The Newsroom The Newsroom has received three Emmy nominations, including "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" for Jeff Daniels, who plays Will McAvoy, anchor and managing director of the cable news programme. S2 premieres in Asia on August 5, 2013. At a press conference in Singapore on July 23, 2013, Munn, who plays financial news reporter Sloan Sabbith in HBO original series The Newsroom, described her experiences working with Oscar winner … [Read more...] about HBO promotes “The Newsroom” in Asia
BREAKING: Ricky Ow exits SPT
Below is a statement from Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia: "After 14 years with the company, Ricky Ow will be stepping down as Executive Vice President of Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia to pursue other endeavours. Ricky was instrumental to the success of our networks businesses in the region and a respected member of our team and in the community. We thank him for all of his contributions to building the tremendous business we have today and wish him many future successes." … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Ricky Ow exits SPT