Singapore – MediaCorp, NHK and KBS have selected four projects to commission after concluding the regional pitching event on July 31. The selected directors and projects are: Sorrowgacy, Ishani K Dutta (India); Defector, Lee Kil Do (South Korea); Sanitary Towels Inc., Akanksha Sood (India); and Wheatfield Sailors, Huo Ning (Taiwan). According to the organisers, The Asian Pitch is the only pitch where the winning directors will receive full funding for their documentary production, and … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch announces winners
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Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Singapore – Mediacorp announced that Man Shu Sum, Managing Director of MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, has resigned from the company. Man’s last official day is August 31. MediaCorp Deputy CEO Chang Long Jong will take over the movie business unit from September 1. Chang told TODAY Online that moving forward, the company will continue to focus on movie investments, the Singapore market as well as collaborations with companies in China. Man, who has more than 30 years experience in the … [Read more...] about Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
BBC’s What Not To Wear goes to India
BBC Worldwide Productions India is presenting the first Indian edition of the BBC makeover series – What Not To Wear – on Indian lifestyle channel, TLC. Drawing on the talent of actor Soha Ali Khan and acclaimed stylist Aki Narula, What Not To Wear India inspires style-challenged participants to trade in their drab for fab. The 13-part series will air every night at 10 pm starting September 3 on TLC. What Not To Wear is a fashion makeover show focusing on women and bringing back the … [Read more...] about BBC’s What Not To Wear goes to India
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
Part 1: Spodsberg introduces Banijay International and shares about the company’s plans to offer content to Asia. Part 2: Spodsberg explains her choice of keeping the company’s catalogue small and also highlights the blurring of format genres and what this means for the business. Part 3: Spodsberg gives her take on what type of genres are popular with Asian buyers. Banijay titles Tempted and Trust are also discussed. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
Morgan Spurlock is CNN’s Inside Man
Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, Morgan Spurlock, is returning to TV as host and producer of the new CNN original series, Inside Man. Produced by Warrior Poets, Spurlock’s New York-based production company with producing partner Jeremy Chilnick, Inside Man debuts on CNN in April 2013 and will air weekends alongside CNN’s new series hosted by renowned chef and author Anthony Bourdain. Each week Spurlock will provide an insider’s view into rarely-seen sectors of American … [Read more...] about Morgan Spurlock is CNN’s Inside Man
Adriana Cisneros to keynote MIPCOM’s inaugural LatAm luncheon
Paris – MIPCOM announced that Adriana Cisneros, Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy of the Cisneros Group of Companies, will be the guest headline speaker for MIPCOM's inaugural "LATAM Global Dealmakers Networking Lunch," a new senior-level gathering of 80 of the most influential entertainment executives from Latin America and worldwide who are driving the growth in international co-productions and media investment deals in and out of the Americas. Sponsored by Telemundo Internacional, … [Read more...] about Adriana Cisneros to keynote MIPCOM’s inaugural LatAm luncheon