Vietnam TV (VTV) and MediaCorp have signed an Agreement for Cooperation, a by-product of the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on cultural and information cooperation signed between Singapore and Vietnam in 1998. The signing occurred during the official opening of VTV’s bureau in Singapore, the first event in a series to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Vietnam. Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang made Singapore his first stop in his introductory visit to … [Read more...] about Vietnam Television sets up bureau in Singapore
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BBC Worldwide appoints Jon Penn as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
BBC Worldwide has announced that Jon Penn, currently CEO Asia Pacific, FremantleMedia Enterprises, is to take up the new role of Managing Director, BBC Worldwide Australasia in April. Penn succeeds former General Manager Tony Iffland and Australasia’s interim General Manager Blair McQuade. His responsibilities will include ownership of the region’s P&L under BBC Worldwide’s new Balanced Regionalisation plans, which aims to significantly increase revenue in the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Jon Penn as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
Starz’ “Da Vinci’s Demons” to premiere at MIPTV
Paris – U.S. network Starz Entertainment's brand new drama Da Vinci's Demons, will debut as MIPTV's 2013 World Premiere TV Screening in Cannes, France. International buyers and media will get an exclusive international preview of the eight-part series' first episode in the Palais des Festivals' Grand Auditorium on Monday 8 April. The screening of Da Vinci's Demons will be followed by an on-stage conversation with writer and showrunner David S. Goyer, along with the series' principal cast … [Read more...] about Starz’ “Da Vinci’s Demons” to premiere at MIPTV
Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, previously announced to be a special one-off episode, is now airing in two parts. The two-part worldwide exclusive of Oprah’s Next Chapter will air as a special simulcast on Friday, January 18 (Part 1), and Saturday, January 19 (Part 2) at 10AM (SIN/HK time) on both Discovery Channel and TLC in Southeast Asia and across Asia-Pacific. Internationally, the special will air the same night on Discovery Channel … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Sangeeta Desai to the combined role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FremantleMedia, effective immediately. In her new role, Desai will be responsible for the management of FremantleMedia’s operations in its corporate centre including financial performance, legal and business affairs, IT, purchasing and procurement, and property. Desai will be based in London, reporting directly to the CEO of FremantleMedia, … [Read more...] about Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
The Jim Henson Company expands international distribution department
Los Angeles, California –The Jim Henson Company’s Global Distribution division continues to expand both its business and its team following the success of its children’s properties such as Dinosaur Train, Pajanimals and Sid The Science Kid, and the expansion of its third party licensing and distribution label, HIP (Henson Independent Properties) which includes The Annoying Orange. Richard Goldsmith, EVP of Global Distribution for The Jim Henson Company, announced the … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company expands international distribution department