Jim Walton has announced that he will step down as President of CNN Worldwide at the end of this year. He will continue in his current role until that time. Walton’s decision has the support and respect of Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent. Kent will lead the search for Jim’s successor. Walton said in his note to staff, “CNN needs new thinking. That starts with a new leader who brings a different perspective, different experiences and a new plan, one who will build on our great … [Read more...] about CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton to step down
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Scripps Networks Interactive strengthens team in London
Knoxville, Tennessee – As part of its ongoing international expansion initiative, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. has named Jonathan Sichel as its Managing Director for UK and EMEA operations. Sichel, who joined the company in 2009 when it acquired Travel Channel in the U.S., will lead the company’s UK-based operations which includes Food Network UK, Food Network South Africa, Fine Living Network and Travel Channel International that the company acquired earlier this year. Sichel … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive strengthens team in London
Katushiro Takagi promoted to President of Toei Animation
Tokyo — Toei Animation executive Katushiro Takagi has been named President, Toei Animation Co., Ltd., effective immediately. Takagi has been promoted to his new position from Senior Director for the company. Takagi has been at Toei Animation for more than 30 years and in 2001 he was named Director of Character Licensing Dept., where he helped forge licensing partnerships on behalf of Toei Animation’s major animated brands. In 2006 he was promoted to Managing Director until his … [Read more...] about Katushiro Takagi promoted to President of Toei Animation
Food Network Asia announces Season 4 of Down Home with the Neelys
Above - Pat and Gina Neely at the Season 4 launch in Singapore Singapore – Pat and Gina Neely return to Food Network Asia this August for the fourth season of their show Down Home with the Neelys. The couple, who are also owners of Neely’s Bar-B-Que in the United States, are in Singapore this week and will be in Manila, Philippines next as part of an Asian tour, to share the secrets behind their creations. (write in present tense) When it premiered in Food Network U.S. in February … [Read more...] about Food Network Asia announces Season 4 of Down Home with the Neelys
NBC enters co-production remake of Dracula
Universal City, California, and London – NBC and Sky Living HD have announced the co-production of Dracula, a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors, Elvis) in the title role. Dracula is from the producers behind the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning series Downton Abbey. Carnival Films & Television, along with Flame Ventures and Playground, will begin production later this year. The … [Read more...] about NBC enters co-production remake of Dracula
BBC Worldwide secures first look deal with See-Saw Films
BBC Worldwide has signed a first look deal with See-Saw Films’ newly launched television arm. This gives the distributor a first look at all of See-Saw’s television productions. The deal is another significant step in See-Saw’s expansion into the television arena having recently partnered with BBC Worldwide on Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake. This announcement follows See-Saw’s recent hiring of Jamie Laurenson, who has now started as the company’s Head of … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide secures first look deal with See-Saw Films