An elated Diana Rico (right), after being handed the winner’s certificate by Reed MIDEM’s Laurine Garaude (left). Pictured in the centre is Richard Decaillet from 4Direcciones Audiovisual Cannes, France - 4Direcciones Audiovisual's director and producer Diana Rico’s winning pitch for Ooommm-Mmmooo, Yoga for Children is a 7-minute series where animated cows, each with a distinct character, teaches a bunch of children just how to stretch it out – Yoga style. Funnily, … [Read more...] about MIPJunior: Yoga for children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
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Armando Nuñez named President and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group
Los Angeles – Armando Nuñez has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the CBS Global Distribution Group, a newly created position that will lead CBS’s combined domestic and international television distribution business. Nuñez, who has served as President of CBS’s international television division since 1999, will now oversee a streamlined worldwide television distribution operation that includes CBS Television Distribution, a preeminent syndicator … [Read more...] about Armando Nuñez named President and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group
Singapore’s media regulator MDA gets new CEO
Ms Koh Lin-Net will be appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Media Development Authority (MDA), with effect from 1 November 2012. Ms Koh succeeds Mr Aubeck Kam, who will relinquish his appointment on 31 October 2012. Ms Koh is currently the Deputy Secretary (Trade) at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, a post she has held since 2008. Koh has a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Mr Aubeck Kam, 42, joined MDA as its CEO on 1 November 2010. Under his … [Read more...] about Singapore’s media regulator MDA gets new CEO
Hitchcock to premiere at AFI Fest 2012
Los Angeles – Hitchcock, starring Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins in the titular role and Helen Mirren as his wife Alma Reville, will set its worldwide premiere as the Opening Night Gala of the American Film Institute’s AFI FEST 2012. Directed by Sacha Gervasi , the film also stars Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh, Jessica Biel as Vera Miles and James D'Arcy as Anthony Perkins. The film is based on the book … [Read more...] about Hitchcock to premiere at AFI Fest 2012
Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012
MIPCOM 2012 will be welcoming internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities, many of whom will grace the red carpet at MIPCOM's Opening Night Party. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes from October 8 to 11. Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell (Felicity) and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys (Brothers and Sisters), both stars of the new period drama The Americans, will attend the gala … [Read more...] about Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012
Selena Gomez to exec-produce, reprise role in Wizards of Waverly Place TV movie
Selena Gomez is set to return to Disney Channel’s Emmy Award and BAFTA-winning Wizards of Waverly Place, a one-hour TV event scheduled to premiere early next year. Gomez will also executive-produce the show, which will begin production this month in Los Angeles. Wizards of Waverly Place is Gomez's breakthrough series and one of Disney Channel's most successful series ever. It premiered in 2007 and has been a ratings driver worldwide. In the first quarter of this year, the series reached … [Read more...] about Selena Gomez to exec-produce, reprise role in Wizards of Waverly Place TV movie