Viviana Gibelli, host of Miss Venezuela, Todo Por La Corona Venezuela - Venevision, a Cisneros Group company, has announced the debut of Miss Venezuela, Todo Por La Corona (Miss Venezuela, All For The Crown), which will be broadcast on Venevision, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and the Univision network. “I'm very pleased with the results of this co-production with Sony Entertainment Television. This is the first time Venevision-produced … [Read more...] about VENEVISION’s “Miss Venezuela” pageant gets reality treatment
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Australia’s NBN Co chief exec announces retirement
NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley announced that he will retire from corporate life after four years leading the team that is building and operating Australia’s National Broadband Network.Quigley, who came out of retirement to become NBN Co’s founding CEO, said: “My job was to lay the foundations for the NBN for the next 30 years. That job is largely complete. NBN Co is now a well-established wholesale telecommunications company with a nationwide workforce, delivery partners, … [Read more...] about Australia’s NBN Co chief exec announces retirement
FremantleMedia appoints Global Entertainment Production director
London, UK – FremantleMedia has announced the appointment of Diana Buddingh as Director, Global Entertainment Production. Based in London, Buddingh will drive and manage the global roll-out of FremantleMedia’s formats from a production perspective, reporting to FremantleMedia’s CEO, Cecile Frot-Coutaz from October 1, 2013. Buddingh will be responsible for the brand management and global roll-out of all FremantleMedia’s developed and acquired … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia appoints Global Entertainment Production director
NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
Jeffrey Browne is stepping down as Managing Director of the Nine Network on August 1, 2013, announced Nine Entertainment Co. CEO David Gyngell. “Jeff’s made the call after seven terrific years at the top of the Network - the time is right for him and he departs the role with Nine in fantastic shape,” Gyngell said. “I’ll miss him not only as a robust and talented Managing Director, but the best deal closer in the business, a friend and simply a terrific bloke. He … [Read more...] about NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
Pinewood Studios and Seven Stars Media announce new hire
Pinewood Studios and Seven Stars Media have announced the appointment of Malcolm Wall, who will lead its new joint venture company in China, called Song Lin. The joint venture agreement, which was announced in April 2013, was established to assess various business proposals in the growing Chinese entertainment market including the provision of co-production opportunities for film and television producers and creation of film-themed projects. Malcolm will be based in China to establish … [Read more...] about Pinewood Studios and Seven Stars Media announce new hire
Transmedia appoints new CEO and Executive Chairman
Swiss-based Transmedia Communications SA has announced a new management structure, following the deployment of the iConcerts HDTV channel and digital platforms in over 80 countries, including Mainland China. As of July 1, 2013, Transmedia’s current COO Mathieu Sibille will take the position of the group’s Chief Executive Officer. The iConcerts founder and long-time CEO Etienne Mirlesse will take up the position of the Executive Chairman of the Group, overseeing its overall … [Read more...] about Transmedia appoints new CEO and Executive Chairman