London – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has appointed a new sales person to its growing Kids & Family Entertainment Division. Joss Duffield has been named VP Distribution & Sales, EMEA, Kids & Family Entertainment. She will be based in London reporting to Sander Schwartz, President of Kids & Family Entertainment. With more than 15 titles in production globally, FME’s kids division is one of the leading independent producers and distributors in the sector. Its … [Read more...] about Joss Duffield joins FME Kids & Family Entertainment Division
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First Asian Animation Summit sees international collaboration
Encik Kamil Othman, Vice President and Director of the Creative Multimedia Division, MDeC (left); and Kim Dalton, Director of ABC Television and Chairman of the Supervisory Board (right) at the media conference. Kuala Lumpur – The inaugural Asian Animation Summit, organised by Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) in collaboration with Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and Australia’s ABC TV, showcased some of Asia’s strongest and most commercially … [Read more...] about First Asian Animation Summit sees international collaboration
Shine America to develop global entertainment franchises with Nigel Lythgoe Productions
Los Angeles, California – Shine America has entered into an exclusive, multi-year production partnership with Nigel Lythgoe Productions (NLP), to cooperatively develop and produce entertainment franchises with the Shine Group for the global TV marketplace. Nigel Lythgoe Productions will continue to be based in Los Angeles. The deal, which commences January 1, 2013, was brokered by ICM Partners and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. "I am thrilled to be teaming up with Shine … [Read more...] about Shine America to develop global entertainment franchises with Nigel Lythgoe Productions
“Charo” Santos-Concio appointed CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation
Ma. Rosario “Charo” Santos-Concio has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABS-CBN Corporation, effective January 1, 2013. The new position is in addition to her role as the company’s President and Chief Content Officer. Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III continues to be Chairman of the Board of ABS-CBN. As President of ABS-CBN, Santos-Concio conceptualised strategies and solutions for the company’s growth. Prior to her role as President in 2008, she served as … [Read more...] about “Charo” Santos-Concio appointed CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation
HISTORY sets sail with “Around The World With Voyager”
Singapore - Singapore-based, Canadian photographer Scott Woodward explores Asia’s cities through its notable personalities on Around The World With Voyager. Covering Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai and Ho Chi Minh City via a yacht, Scott will trace the evolution of each Asian city through the eyes of a local icon. Scott Woodward, host/ photographer for Around the World with Voyager He will capture key milestones of their lives with five portraits - milestones that will show how far both … [Read more...] about HISTORY sets sail with “Around The World With Voyager”
“12-12-12” LIVE concert goes global
New York – The producers of “12-12-12” have announced that the concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2012 to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy will enjoy global distribution, similar to that of the Super Bowl, the Academy Awards, and the Grammys. Almost 2 billion people in over 190 countries will be able to access “12-12-12” on television, radio and the internet. The concert, presented by Chase, will be available to television … [Read more...] about “12-12-12” LIVE concert goes global