National Geographic Channel announced that environmental feature film Chasing Ice, which won the Best Cinematography award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, will premiere on the channel throughout Asia on April 20, 2013, at 10pm HKT. The world’s glaciers are one of nature’s most impressive and enduring backdrops – epic in size and grandeur. They are also a massive, undeniable casualty of climate change. Chasing Ice documents internationally-acclaimed photographer James … [Read more...] about 2012 Sundance Film Festival winner to debut on NGC
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Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel
Singapore – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced the return of survival expert and global phenomenon Bear Grylls with an all-new series, Bear Grylls: Ultimate Survivors (6x60’). The new series — commissioned by Julian Bellamy, Creative Director and Head of Production & Development, DNI, and Sarah Davies, Vice President of Development, Factual Programming, DNI — will air on Discovery Channel internationally. … [Read more...] about Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel
Armie Jarin-Bennett joins CNN Asia Pacific
Armie Jarin-Bennett has joined CNN Asia Pacific as Executive Director of CNN Broadcast Services & Affiliate Relations. An Emmy Award-winner, Jarin-Bennett takes up the Hong Kong-based position following more than fifteen years working at CNN in the U.S. In her new role, she will be responsible for all CNN broadcast sales and affiliate support in the Asia Pacific region. Working in coordination with Turner's Networks & Content Distribution team in their respective markets, she is charged … [Read more...] about Armie Jarin-Bennett joins CNN Asia Pacific
Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
FremantleMedia announces strategic realignment
London – FremantleMedia has announced a review of its Enterprises arm, with a plan to create a new global division focused on distribution, and kids and family entertainment. All remaining digital, licensing, sponsorship and other ancillary activities previously undertaken by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) would be housed within FremantleMedia’s regional production operations. In addition, a new Digital & Branded Entertainment division will be created to focus on the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces strategic realignment
BBCWW’s Sarah Doole joins FremantleMedia’s drama division
Former BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) Creative Director of Drama and Head of Indie Drama, Sarah Doole, has joined FremantleMedia in the UK as the Creative Director of Worldwide Drama. Doole will report to Donna Wiffen, Head of Worldwide Drama. At BBCWW, Doole was responsible for the acquisition of rights in the drama and comedy genres, and for creating strategic partnerships and alliances with independents and providing development funding and commercial guidance. Prior to her time at BBCWW, Doole was … [Read more...] about BBCWW’s Sarah Doole joins FremantleMedia’s drama division