Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced that Alex Lambeek has joined the company as Head of Affiliate Partnerships and Syndication for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, based in Singapore. Areas he will be focusing on include improving FIC’s ability to tailor its products for various platforms, particularly in the areas of mobile, non-linear and multi-screen extensions, devising innovative practices to help drive subscriptions, especially … [Read more...] about FIC appoints head of affiliate partnerships and syndication for APAC and Middle East
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SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming
Australia’s SBS announced that it has appointed Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming. Andrews has 18 years’ experience in television programming with Australia’s major commercial broadcasters. Andrews replaces Jane Roscoe, who has relocated to the United Kingdom to take up the position of SBS Head of International Content. Andrews will be responsible for driving the programming strategies for SBS ONE and SBS 2. Andrews was previously Network Programme Manager … [Read more...] about SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming
Australia gets new communications minister
According to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Deputy PM Anthony Albanese has been given the communications portfolio in the Ministerial reshuffle announced by returned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He replaces Stephen Conroy, who has been in charge of the country’s key communications agenda such as the national broadband network project, reform of media ownership rules as well as broadcast license fees. Conroy resigned from the Ministry following the recent leadership … [Read more...] about Australia gets new communications minister
MTV 81 is official media partner for Europe and U.S. J-pop/ culture events
Tokyo, Japan - MTV Japan announced that MTV 81 is the official media partner for two of the biggest global Japanese pop culture events this year, – Japan Expo 2013 and J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2013. MTV 81 is an English-language digital destination that showcases Japanese music and pop culture to an international audience through a multi-platform of original content, latest news, exclusive interviews, live reports and music videos, selected by MTV Japan. … [Read more...] about MTV 81 is official media partner for Europe and U.S. J-pop/ culture events
“Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
Eyeworks format Celebrity Splash has added another major TV market to the list of licensees. Jeff Goldman, Co-MD of Eyeworks International Distribution, said, “We are truly excited to see the local adaptation of Celebrity Splash in South Korea, one of the most advanced and impressive television markets. No doubt it will bring MBC impressive ratings and awe the Korean audience as our other partners’ versions have around the world.” Celebrity … [Read more...] about “Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
Sir David Attenborough given Honorary Degree
Sir David Attenborough, UK’s best known natural history film maker, was presented with an Honorary Degree by Queen’s University Belfast for his contribution to sciences and broadcasting. He was joined by Terry George who also received an Honorary Degree for distinction in Film and Drama. George is best recognised for his film The Shore which earned an Academy award in 2012. Queen's awards honorary degrees to individuals who have achieved high distinction or given … [Read more...] about Sir David Attenborough given Honorary Degree