Dog behaviourist Cesar Millan is combating the global issue of canine abandonment and giving “unadoptable” dogs a second chance at life in his new Nat Geo WILD series Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack. The series premieres on April 17, 2013 at 10 p.m. HK/SG. Following the success of his long-running series Dog Whisperer, Millan’s new show takes him to the beautiful country of Spain, where each week he transfers extreme canine cases to his new Dog Psychology Centre in … [Read more...] about Cesar Millan searches the globe for the “Leader Of The Pack”
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Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
Shine International and FOX International Channels (FIC) have announced a global deal for The Bridge. The deal grants FIC first-window pay broadcast rights across the group’s international footprint, and enters the entities into a co-financing partnership. As announced earlier this month, The Bridge was picked up to series by FX for a 2013 debut. The deal was brokered at the script level between Nadine Nohr, CEO of Shine International and FIC’s Global Scripted Programming team. It … [Read more...] about Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
“Homeland” series creators Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, executive producers of multi-award-winning drama Homeland, will give a MIPTV Media Mastermind Keynote on April 8, presented in partnership with Keshet International. At MIPTV, Gordon and Raff will reveal the creative process behind the critically-acclaimed and ratings winning dramas, from conception to screen. They will discuss how these compelling dramas have become hits around the world and what considerations were made in adapting an … [Read more...] about “Homeland” series creators Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff to keynote at MIPTV
Myanmar Media United appoints Glen Felgate as CEO
Glen Felgate, Myanmar Media United, Chief Executive Officer Myanmar Media United Co., Ltd. (MMU) has announced the appointment of British television executive Glen Felgate as MMU’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Felgate, a former Reuters Television broadcast journalist and founding General Manager of Cambodia’s number one TV channel CTN, will take up his post in March. Felgate, who set up and ran Cambodian TV station CTN for 10 years, has spent the last year setting up a Public … [Read more...] about Myanmar Media United appoints Glen Felgate as CEO
Scripps Networks Interactive names Managing Director for Asia Pacific
Knoxville, Tennessee – Derek Chang, who has made his mark in the satellite and cable television industry as one of the leading strategy and development executives, has been named Managing Director of Asia Pacific operations for Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Chang, who commences his role in April and based in Singapore, will report to President of International for Scripps Networks Interactive, Jim Samples. Chang will be responsible for designing and executing growth strategies in the … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive names Managing Director for Asia Pacific
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Media Prima’s Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid
Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid, COO, Group Shared Services of Media Prima Berhad Q: What are the threats that Media Prima faced in 2012? A: 2012 was a challenging operating year due to economic problems in various economies around the world. Although the domestic economy in Malaysia was relatively healthy, we have a very open economy and we are not immune to global uncertainties. As a result, advertisers were cautious with their spending and we had to work harder to sustain our profitability. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Media Prima’s Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid