EL SEGUNDO, California – Mattel, Inc., have announced that the Board of Directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton, 59, as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2013. Stockton succeeds Robert A. Eckert, 58, who will be retiring from his service as director and Chairman of the Board effective December 31, 2012. Stockton will continue to hold the position of chief executive officer, a position held since January 2012. "During the last year as CEO, Bryan has further demonstrated his … [Read more...] about CEO Bryan G. Stockton named Chairman of Mattel
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Singaporean actor Chin Han joins AXN’s ‘Last Resort’
Singapore – According to online news portal AsiaOne, Hollywood-based Singapore actor Chin Han will guest star in U.S. military drama, Last Resort. The series revolves around the crew of a powerful nuclear submarine who found themselves being targeted by their own country. They then seek refuge on an island and declared war on their home country. Chin Han will play a Chinese ambassador named Mr Zheng, who works with the captain to negotiate supplies for the starving crew and islanders. His … [Read more...] about Singaporean actor Chin Han joins AXN’s ‘Last Resort’
Zodiak Rights restructures into genre based distribution business
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced a new structure to its London and Paris based distribution businesses. The new genre based structure will consist of five divisions; Non-Scripted Programming, Scripted Programming, Kids, Digital & Publishing and Clips. From the January 1, 2013, all non-scripted programming will be sold out of London and all scripted programming out of Paris – they are currently divided by territories. All other divisions will be … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights restructures into genre based distribution business
CNN announces new Asia line-up, including launch of new show
Top: Andrew Stevens, co-host of CNN Newsroom, Live from Hong Kong CNN has expanded its live programming in Asia Pacific with the launch of a new primetime morning news show (CNN Newsroom), a new primetime evening news show (CNN NewsCenter) and the appointment of two new full-time anchors. This announcement came just weeks after CNN launched On China, the network’s first regular series focused on the country, hosted by Hong Kong-based Kristie Lu Stout. CNN Newsroom, Live from Hong … [Read more...] about CNN announces new Asia line-up, including launch of new show
Key appointments at activeTV Asia
ActiveTV Asia has announced three key appointments to its management team. Marc Checkley (pictured right) has been appointed Head of Development (Asia), and will be responsible for creating new content, new business and partnerships across the region. Checkley replaces Rob Khoo, who is leaving to pursue personal interests. Checkley, previously the Group Editor of Television and Entertainment at Ten Alps Asia, has worked in television, radio, print and online media for more than a decade. … [Read more...] about Key appointments at activeTV Asia
SPT Networks, Asia embarks on The Apprentice Asia
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has set its sight on its next original production – The Apprentice Asia, which will premiere on AXN across 21 territories in Asia in the first half of 2013. Presented by Expedia, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and AirAsia, the Asian adaptation of the mega hit reality series will be hosted by aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes; with the production helmed by FremantleMedia Asia. The elimination competition format will pit Asia-based business … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia embarks on The Apprentice Asia