John Smith today announced that he has decided to step down after eight years as Chief Executive Officer of BBC Worldwide. Following Smith’s decision, BBC Director-General George Entwistle announced that Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director of Audio & Music, will succeed Smith as CEO of BBC Worldwide from December 1. Under Smith’s leadership, the BBC’s commercial arm has grown into a major global media company, doubling its revenue, growing profits four-fold, almost tripling … [Read more...] about CEO of BBC Worldwide to Step Down
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Celestial Tiger Entertainment expands sales team with two new appointments
Annie Chan (left); Magdalene Cheung (right) Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the appointments of Annie Chan as Director, Affiliate Sales and Magdalene Cheung as Director, Advertising Sales. "It gives us great pleasure to welcome Annie and Magdalene to our team. Their extensive industry experience will help sustain the tremendous momentum we have built up since the company began ten months ago, and these appointments complete the first phase of the ongoing … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment expands sales team with two new appointments
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Chris Marsh as General Manager, Studios
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC – SEA) (please check correct abbreviation) has appointed Chris Marsh as General Manager, Studio Entertainment reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director, TWDC - SEA. Marsh will oversee all movie distribution, LIVE events and marketing across Southeast Asia for live-action and animated films from Disney, Pixar and Marvel studios. With the integrated Disney Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) organisation in place, Marsh will work … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Chris Marsh as General Manager, Studios
BBC Worldwide Channels unveils first co-productions with BBC Two for BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle
BBC Worldwide Channels has unveiled two new additions to the slate of original productions for its BBC-branded portfolio worldwide. The new programmes are the first co-productions with the BBC’s in-house team since plans were announced last month to treble the number of original programme hours ordered for its international audience. For factual channel BBC Knowledge comes Dara O Briain's Science Club, a brand new science magazine format, hosted by Dara O Briain, the Irish comedian and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels unveils first co-productions with BBC Two for BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle
Sony Pictures Television announces key personnel movements
Los Angeles – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has announced three senior executive moves within its distribution business across Asia-Pacific: Angel Orengo has been promoted to executive vice president, distribution, Asia-Pacific, with oversight of SPT’s sales efforts across the entire region; James Farrell has been promoted to senior vice president, distribution, Japan; and Mark Young has been upped to senior vice president, distribution, Australia and New Zealand. In his new … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television announces key personnel movements
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 to be digitally re-mastered into IMAX format
Los Angeles – IMAX Corporation and Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company, have announced that The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format and released in the UK through Entertainment One in IMAX theatres starting November 16. The film will also screen in the IMAX format in select IMAX theatres in other international markets. The fifth installment of Summit's Twilight Saga film franchise is directed by Bill Condon and … [Read more...] about The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 to be digitally re-mastered into IMAX format