CBS’ The Big Bang Theory bagged several awards at the 3rd annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, including Best Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Simon Helberg) and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, whereKaley Cuoco tied with Eden Sher from ABC’s The Middle. Highlights of other networks’ wins: HBO performed well too, with Game of Thrones winning Best Drama Series together with AMC’s Breaking Bad and Julia Louis-Dreyfus winning Best Actress in … [Read more...] about CBS wins big at Critics’ Choice Television Awards
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Julie Greene, Executive Producer of Hi-5
(Julie Greene) Q: Can you provide an update on the latest season of Hi-5? A: The new series of Hi-5 is series 14th. We’re renaming it to Hi-5 House, so it will be Hi-5 House series 1. The idea behind this is that the house where the cast all live in together becomes an environment. If there are cast changes from different places and different territories, they will all live in this place called the Hi-5 House. I thought initially that the set in the studio and the space where the cast … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Julie Greene, Executive Producer of Hi-5
SES’ Romain Bausch to step down
Luxembourg - SES announced that the company’s President and CEO Romain Bausch informed the Board of Directors that he plans to step down from his position at the next annual general meeting of shareholders in April 2014. In its meeting last week, the Board has appointed Karim Michel Sabbagh as the successor to Romain Bausch. Sabbagh will join the company on September 1 as CEO Designate and, following a transition period, will officially take up the position of President and CEO on April 3, … [Read more...] about SES’ Romain Bausch to step down
George Lucas wins first Emmy for “Clone Wars”
Los Angeles - George Lucas, the creator of the Star Warsseries, was presented the award by Carrie Fisher, star of his iconic films. The fifth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars garnered an impressive seven nominations this year by the Academy including David Tennant for Outstanding Performer in an AnimatedProgramme for his performance as Huyang, as well as Outstanding Directing in an Animated Programme. Excellence in sound for The Clone Wars was also recognised with Kevin Kiner … [Read more...] about George Lucas wins first Emmy for “Clone Wars”
Screen Australia’s CEO Ruth Harley to quit
According to The Australian, Ruth Harley emailed staff on the morning of June 11, 2013 to confirm she will end her five years as chief at the end of her term in November. Screen Australia chairman Glen Boreham issued an email to staff about half an hour later confirming Harley's statement and congratulating her on her work for the agency. She wrote, "Following discussion with the Board of Screen Australia I am no longer a candidate for the role of CEO. The Board believes that the … [Read more...] about Screen Australia’s CEO Ruth Harley to quit
Jon Donnison to commence as BBC’s new Australia correspondent
BBC News has appointed Jon Donnison as the new Australia correspondent, commencing early August 2013. Donnison has been the BBC’s Gaza and West Bank correspondent for the past three years. Based in Sydney, Donnison will report on the latest political, cultural and business news from Australia for international news channel BBC World News and BBC.com, as well as covering stories for the BBC’s news services within the UK. Donnison has spent 15 years working in broadcast … [Read more...] about Jon Donnison to commence as BBC’s new Australia correspondent