Singapore – Nickelodeon Asia and AirAsia have joined forces to launch a multi-territory and multi-platform campaign designed to educate kids about responsible flying and Asian destinations and cultures. Introducing Nickelodeon’s audiences to Ace, the superhero mascot for AirAsia’s kids-orientated SkyRider Club, kids will be able to follow adventures across Asia, gain insight into local customs, learn about kid-friendly activities, including the importance of inflight safety via … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and AirAsia takes to the skies
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CASBAA appoints Christopher Slaughter as new CEO designate
Hong Kong – The CASBAA Board of Directors has announced the appointment of a new leadership team. Christopher Slaughter has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer designate while John Medeiros will be promoted to the new role of Chief Policy Officer and will become Senior Government Relations Advisor to the Board. The new team will be completed by Jill Grinda, who is newly appointed as Executive Vice President, focusing on operations and CASBAA's advertising initiatives. Current CEO … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints Christopher Slaughter as new CEO designate
Disney/ABC Television names Peter Seymour as EVP and CFO
Burbank, California – Peter Seymour has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Disney/ABC Television Group. He will report to Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Media Networks &President, Disney/ABC Television Group. Prior to this announcement, Seymour has been Executive Vice President of Strategy and Research for Disney Media Networks, since 2008. His strategy role encompasses strategy development for The Walt Disney Company’s … [Read more...] about Disney/ABC Television names Peter Seymour as EVP and CFO
M. Night Shyamalan to produce new Syfy pilot
New York – Syfy has finalised a deal with feature filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable) and television Executive Producer/Showrunner Marti Noxon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Mad Men) to produce the scripted pilot project Proof. The news was announced today by Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. In Proof, after the tragic accident and sudden death of his parents, the son of a billionaire tech genius … [Read more...] about M. Night Shyamalan to produce new Syfy pilot
MasterChef launches on China’s Dragon TV
Dragon TV is premiering China’s version of Shine Group’s television format MasterChef on July 29. The Chinese version promises to feature the iconic attributes of the already successful foreign editions, while also adding elements of China's rich traditional culinary culture. With its slogan of “Boiling! My Dream”, this unique competition is giving China’s culinary talents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a MasterChef. As with its foreign counterparts, the … [Read more...] about MasterChef launches on China’s Dragon TV
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog gains broadcast distribution
Beverly Hills, California – Joss Whedon’s acclaimed Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, which first aired in 2008 hosted on the Hulu player via the official Dr. Horrible website, will make its television debut on October 9 on The CW. Created as a three-part online musical by Whedon (The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the series stars Neil Patrick Harris as Billy, A.K.A. Dr. Horrible, a budding super villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry. His two goals: … [Read more...] about Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog gains broadcast distribution