MediaCorp’s Suat Jien LIM, Managing Director, Television, has resigned. Her resignation comes a year after she assumed the MD role, increasing her portfolio of Channel 5 and okto to overseeing programming and promotions for the entire portfolio of free-to-air channels under the broadcaster – Channels 5, 8, U, okto, Suria, and Vasantham; with the exclusion of the news channel Channel NewsAsia. A spokesperson for MediaCorp has confirmed the resignation, citing “pursuing … [Read more...] about MediaCorp’s MD for Television resigns
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Starz Worldwide Distribution secures global distribution rights for new VH1 series
Dean Cain in Hit the Floor Los Angeles, California – Starz Worldwide Distribution, a division of Starz, has finalised an international television distribution agreement with VH1 for the upcoming 2013 TV series, Hit the Floor (previously known as Bounce). The TV series will contain 10 one-hour episodes in its first season. Starz Worldwide Distribution will represent Hit the Floor to all markets for television, excluding the U.S. The series will be available for licensing at the start of … [Read more...] about Starz Worldwide Distribution secures global distribution rights for new VH1 series
MEASAT appoints new Vice President for Broadcast Sales
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced the appointment of Jarod Lopez as Vice President – Broadcast Sales. Lopez will be responsible for leading all of the broadcast distribution sales activities across the MEASAT and AFRICASAT fleet of satellites, as well as, supporting the expansion of the MEASAT business into the African region. Prior to assuming this role, Lopez – who has been with MEASAT since 2006, was MEASAT’s Senior Director of … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints new Vice President for Broadcast Sales
One-on-one with Keshet International’s Alon Shtruzman
Keshet International, the distribution arm of Israel's Keshet Media Group, has been in operation since 2000 but has in recent years generated significant worldwide interest, generally acknowledged to be fuelled by success of the award-winning Homeland (the U.S. format of the Israeli drama series Prisoners of War), which has since won six Primetime Emmys and five Golden Globes. Q: What makes Keshet different? Shtruzman: Everything we do in Keshet is real and original. We call it “edgy … [Read more...] about One-on-one with Keshet International’s Alon Shtruzman
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Felix Damiba as the new Managing Director of Africa. Damiba, who was previously the Sales Director at Comtech EF Data, will be responsible for business developments as well as the management of sales and operations for the African market. Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS, said, “We are delighted to have Felix join us at ABS. Felix brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry and will demonstrate strong … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
Singapore – AXN will premiere the original series Hannibal on April 9 across Asia. Described as a cinematic thriller, the series is developed by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daisies) and directed by David Slade (Twilight: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night). Hannibal is the latest AXN original series, and it will also air on SET in Africa and Sony SciFi in Russia. As part of the global launch in April 2013, the series will be rolled out in over 80 countries and versioned in 18 … [Read more...] about AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”