Mikael Borglund, CEO and Managing Director of Beyond International Limited, has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy as acting General Manager of Beyond Distribution, following the resignation of Fiona Crago. Crago is stepping down to pursue further university studies but says she will remain involved in the industry as a Director of Screenrights. “Fiona has been with Beyond since 1997, when she joined the legal department of the Group. For the past ten years Fiona has been … [Read more...] about Michael Murphy appointed acting General Manager for Beyond Distribution
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Discovery Communications’ David Zaslav to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – David Zaslav, President & CEO of Discovery Communications, will present a keynote address on April 9, as part of MIPTV’s Media Mastermind keynotes series. Zaslav will discuss the global content environment, recent international M&A activity and his strategy for continued growth as one of the world's largest pay-TV programmer. Zaslav sets the strategy and oversees all operations of Discovery Communications. The company is dedicated to igniting curiosity and delivering … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications’ David Zaslav to keynote at MIPTV
Foxtel announces TV appointments
Foxtel Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh, has announced some key television appointments at Foxtel Networks Australia. Brendon Moo has been appointed to the role of General Manager, General Entertainment Channels, and will oversee the management of FOX8, Arena, FOX Classics, The Comedy Channel and 111 HITS. General Manager of Foxtel’s Music Channels, Shaun James, will now also oversee the Foxtel Networks Digital team. Elsewhere, Graham Burrells has been appointed to the role of … [Read more...] about Foxtel announces TV appointments
Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
London – Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013, Asia Pacific’s largest broadband and media event taking place from April 9-10, has relocated back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leading operators PCCW and HKT are the event’s official Host Operator Partners. The event also has support from CSL, Pacnet and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau for Hong Kong. The conference and exhibition will highlight new developments in TV and broadband, bringing together the two … [Read more...] about Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
Tangled Bank Studios’ Michael Rosenfeld to keynote at MIPDoc
Paris – Award-winning science documentary-maker Michael Rosenfeld, Head of Television and Film at the brand new Tangled Bank Studios, will give a keynote address at MIPDoc on Saturday, April 6. The leading international screening & conference event for documentary and factual programming, MIPDoc will be held in Cannes from April 6-7, ahead of MIPTV. In his MIPDoc address, entitled “Reinventing Science Television”, Rosenfeld will discuss how the new production company is … [Read more...] about Tangled Bank Studios’ Michael Rosenfeld to keynote at MIPDoc
NGCI acquires “David Rocco’s Dolce India” from Breakthrough Entertainment
Toronto – Breakthrough Entertainment announced that it has presold celebrity chef David Rocco’s newest lifestyle/reality series, David Rocco’s Dolce India, to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). The series will premiere on NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure channel in Australia, Asia, Italy, Turkey, Israel, Malta, and Greece. After David Rocco’s Dolce Vita and David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway, the Rockhead Entertainment-produced series now takes its … [Read more...] about NGCI acquires “David Rocco’s Dolce India” from Breakthrough Entertainment