Singapore – As it prepares to add two new channels, Lifetime and H2, to its bouquet this year, AETN ALL ASIA NETWORKS announced promotions within its Programming, Production and On-Air Creative departments today. Joyce Lim is now Director, Program Scheduling. Lim has been a key member of the Programming team, handling the programme scheduling of History, Bio and CI since she joined in 2007. Lim’s role and responsibilities will expand to oversee the scheduling of … [Read more...] about AETN ALL ASIA NETWORKS announces promotions across key departments
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George Chien named EVP, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television
Culver City, California – George Chien has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced by Andy Kaplan, president, worldwide networks, to whom he reports. In this role, Chien will now manage P&L for SPT’s television networks in the Asia-Pacific region as well as continue to provide leadership to channels including Animax, AXN, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), BeTV and ONE in Asia; Animax, AXN and AXN … [Read more...] about George Chien named EVP, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television
BREAKING: Lucasfilm kills Clone Wars and Star Wars Detours
Below is a statement issued by Lucasfilm Animation: "As we enter into an exciting new era focused on the next Star Wars trilogy, Lucasfilm has decided to pursue a new direction in animated programming. We are exploring a whole new Star Wars series set in a time period previously untouched in Star Wars films or television programming. You can expect more details in the months to come. As part of this shift, we have also made some key decisions affecting Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Lucasfilm kills Clone Wars and Star Wars Detours
CNBC goes “Inside China”
Singapore and Beijing – CNBC today announced that it is launching Inside China, a new monthly half-hour programme providing fresh, original and in-depth coverage of China, on March 15. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon will present the programme, which will provide viewers with a front row seat to the historic changes shaping the country. Yoon will travel around the country covering the trends that are defining the new China and influencing the world. The show kicks off with a focus on … [Read more...] about CNBC goes “Inside China”
Yew Ming Lau resigns from Turner International Asia Pacific
Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Yew Ming Lau, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s business in North Asia, will resign from his position with effect from the end of June. After more than a decade working with Turner in Asia, Lau is to transition with his family back to Sydney. Lau’s position as SVP and MD of North Asia will be assumed by Phil Nelson, currently Turner’s Asia Pacific head of Business Development. Commenting on … [Read more...] about Yew Ming Lau resigns from Turner International Asia Pacific
Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16
Lee Soo Hui, Vice President of Media Business Unit, StarHub (left); and Natasha Malhotra, General Manager, Branded Media Content, The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia (right) posing with Marvel superhero Spide-Man. Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) together with StarHub, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Singapore, on March 16 at 10am. The channel is the first High-Definition Kids channel offering on StarHub TV (Disney XD HD - Channel 360), … [Read more...] about Disney XD launches on Singapore’s StarHub on March 16