According to FOX News, Randy Jackson, the remaining original American Idol judge, will not be returning to the FOX talent competition next season. Jackson said in a statement that he will be leaving American Idol to focus on his record label and other business opportunities. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol, I have decided to leave after this season," he said. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry." FOX … [Read more...] about Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
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Porchlight Films appoints Tanya Phegan as Head of Television
Australia’s Porchlight Films has announced the appointment of Tanya Phegan in the newly created role of Head of Television. Phegan will be responsible for delivering content for the company. She was previously with DNA Films as the Head of Development and Acquisitions where she developed several projects including The Last King of Scotland, 28 Weeks Later, Never Let Me Go, Sunshine and Notes on A Scandal. Liz Watts, a founding director of Porchlight Films said, “Since producing two … [Read more...] about Porchlight Films appoints Tanya Phegan as Head of Television
MediaWorks TV appoints Mark Caulton as Director of Programming
New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV has announced that it has appointed Mark Caulton as Director of Programming, responsible for commissioning, acquisitions and scheduling for television channels TV3 and FOUR. Caulton’s 18-year television career includes 15 years in the programming department at MediaWorks TV, most recently as Associate Director of Programming. He has been acting Director of Programming, overseeing a successful 2013 launch, and the premiere of the biggest programme in the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks TV appoints Mark Caulton as Director of Programming
BBC’s Roger Mosey appointed Editorial Director
The BBC announced that Roger Mosey has been appointed Editorial Director, BBC. The role, which reports to the BBC Director-General as editor-in-chief, will oversee the BBC’s editorial standards and the planning of significant pan-BBC events. In this role, Mosey will also take the lead in handling major editorial issues as they arise, working alongside the divisional Directors in Television, Radio and News. The new role, created by BBC Director-General Tony Hall, will sit on the BBC’s … [Read more...] about BBC’s Roger Mosey appointed Editorial Director
New roles for top team at BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand
Jon Penn, the new Managing Director for BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), has made some strategic changes to key roles in his senior team, to prepare the company for growth in the territory. Deirdre Brennan is to become the Director of Content, taking responsibility for content management and development in the region, overseeing format production, drama investment and the editorial delivery of the ANZ channels. Blair McQuade has taken on the new role of Chief Commercial Officer … [Read more...] about New roles for top team at BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand
Times Television Network appoints Hemant Arora as Business Head of the Branded Content Business
Times Television Network (TTN), part of India’s media conglomerate, The Times Group, has announced the appointment of Hemant Arora as Business Head of the Branded Content Business for ET NOW, TIMES NOW and zoOm, effective April 1, 2013. The new business unit will focus on customised solutions and properties that enhance value for clients, creating impact and engagement across the network. In line with TTN’s strategic focus, Arora has been mandated with a larger business role with a … [Read more...] about Times Television Network appoints Hemant Arora as Business Head of the Branded Content Business