The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has said it will launch an investigation on the sale of Hong Kong-owned Next Media Ltd’s Taiwanese operations to five potential buyers, following concern from the Alliance Against Media Monopoly and the Association of Taiwan Journalists that the deal might result in a monopoly. It was also reported that the investigation will look into whether Next Media has been forced to sell its media outlets because of unfair tactics employed by the buyers to prevent its … [Read more...] about Fair Trade Commission to investigate Next Media deal in Taiwan
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Hot Guys Who Cook returns on December 3
Singapore – DIVA Universal’s original unscripted reality show, Hot Guys Who Cook, will return with a second installment on December 3, at 7pm. The format, produced by NBCUniversal International Television Production Asia, will feature three half-hour episodes on DIVA Universal across 20 countries in Asia. The series will see nine good looking guys from all around Asia, with three of them pitting against one another in each episode to win the favour of a mystery judge or risk having … [Read more...] about Hot Guys Who Cook returns on December 3
National Geographic Television names Brooke Runnette As President
Washington – Brooke Runnette has been named President of National Geographic Television (NGT) and will report to John Fahey, National Geographic Society Chairman and CEO. Runnette succeeds Maryanne Culpepper, whose departure was announced earlier this year. Runnette is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer who recently joined the National Geographic Channels from Discovery Channel, where she was executive producer and director of development for specials, including Shark Week. She … [Read more...] about National Geographic Television names Brooke Runnette As President
ATF 2012: Former Novovision exec launches TV distribution company in Singapore
Singapore – Nathalie Nennig, a former sales chief with short-format comedy producer/distributor Novovision, is launching her own Singapore-based distribution and acquisition company, DCB Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in the international TV distribution business, Nennig aims to facilitate two-way relationships between the French and European producers/creators with executives in the Asia-Pacific TV industry with DCB Consulting. In addition, DCB will help western … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: Former Novovision exec launches TV distribution company in Singapore
Paul Dempsey named Interim CEO, BBC Worldwide
The BBC has announced that Paul Dempsey will become interim CEO of BBC Worldwide from December until incoming CEO Tim Davie’s arrival next year. BBC Worldwide’s current CEO John Smith announced his decision last month to step down after eight years in charge of the company and will leave the business in December. Dempsey, currently Managing Director for Consumer Products at BBC Worldwide, will oversee the BBC’s commercial arm from December 1 until Tim Davie hands over his … [Read more...] about Paul Dempsey named Interim CEO, BBC Worldwide
“Dallas” actor Larry Hagman dies
CNN has reported that actor Larry Hagman, who played the role of television's iconic villains J.R. Ewing of Dallas died Friday, according to a family statement posted on Hagman’s official website. He was 81. It was stated in the website that Hagman had passed away at a Dallas hospital of complications from cancer. Statement from Warner Bros., Dallas executive producers Cynthia Cidre and Michael M. Robin, and the show's cast and crew: Larry Hagman was a giant, a larger-than-life personality … [Read more...] about “Dallas” actor Larry Hagman dies