KidsCo, a joint venture owned by NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment, is now broadcasting from Corus Quay in Toronto. The channel also unveiled a new, refreshed on-air look developed by Corus, which will be complemented by original, new content, and a new website. KidsCo’s 2013 re-launch promo reel Recently, KidsCo licensed a slate of fresh content from Nelvana including Beyblade, Grossology, Rolie Polie Olie, Jacob Two-Two and Babar to further bolster the channel’s … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Managing Director of KidsCo TV, Hendrik McDermott (Video inside)
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BBC World News launches new studios, programming and presenters
The new BBC World News studios at the redeveloped Broadcasting House. London – Fresh from announcing important new distribution deals in the U.S. and Burma, the BBC’s international television news channel, BBC World News, is unveiling a new look next week when it re-launches from new studios in central London. The channel will feature a refreshed line-up of programmes and presenters, and will be investing heavily in additional newsgathering capacity around the world. From 12:00 GMT … [Read more...] about BBC World News launches new studios, programming and presenters
Hulu’s CEO Jason Kilar resigns
Hulu’s Founding Chief Executive, Jason Kilar, has announced on Hulu’s blog that he will be stepping down from his role in the next three months. The New York Times reported that his departure comes just several months after Providence Equity Partners, the only independent owner of Hulu, sold its 10% stake originally bought for US$100 million, for US$200 million. The report also added that Kilar’s departure is certain to raise speculation about the future of Hulu due to … [Read more...] about Hulu’s CEO Jason Kilar resigns
Breaking: Iris Wee to exit StarHub
Singapore – Iris Wee, Vice President of Home Solutions & Content, StarHub, has announced her departure from the company at the end of January 2013. Wee has served in this position since July 2010. Prior to her current role, she spent two years as the Head of Marketing. Commenting on Wee’s departure, Jeannie Ong, Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, StarHub, said, “Ms Iris Wee, StarHub’s Vice President of Home Solutions & Content, will be … [Read more...] about Breaking: Iris Wee to exit StarHub
TV ASIA Plus: 2012 in review
TV ASIA Plus recaps the headlines that matter this past year. For full stories, click on the links below! JanuaryBPL goes 3D in Hong Kong Todd Miller heads up Celestial Tiger Entertainment StarHub and Sky News launches HD news channel Schofield and Yap step up at AAAN Cartoon Network’s Dulce Lim Chen passes away FebruaryA+E launches in Australia’s Foxtel BBC Worldwide adds channels to TrueVisions SES-3 satellite relocates to Asia BIG CBS Networks enters Sri Lanka Gerhard Zeiler … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus: 2012 in review
BBC Worldwide appoints Amanda Hill as Chief Brands Officer
BBC Worldwide has announced that Amanda Hill has been appointed Chief Brands Officer. This new position has been created as part of BBC Worldwide’s restructure from divisional to geographic lines of management and will play a key role in building and developing the channel’s global brands, such as Top Gear, BBC Earth and Doctor Who. Hill will join the senior executive team and be responsible for developing an overall strategy for BBC Worldwide’s global brands across all … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Amanda Hill as Chief Brands Officer