Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has appointed Ramez Sheikh as Vice President, Network Development & Distribution, for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore and effective immediately, Sheikh will report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Sheikh joins UNI, Asia Pacific to grow the distribution of UNI’s portfolio of channel brands—E! Entertainment Television, Style, DIVA Universal, Universal Channel, Syfy, 13th Street … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
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News Corporation announces key executive appointments
New York – News Corporation has announced a restructuring of its senior leadership team, which oversees the company’s media and entertainment properties. Peter Rice, who has served as Chairman of Entertainment for FOX Networks Group (FNG) since 2010, has been elevated to Chairman and CEO of FNG, where he will oversee all programming and operations for the group, which includes FOX Broadcasting Company, FOX Sports Media Group, FX, FOX International Channels and the National … [Read more...] about News Corporation announces key executive appointments
BBC World News’ Mishal Husain Meets to highlight ambition, change and talent
Singapore – BBC World News has announced Mishal Husain Meets, a new series that profiles six well-known Asian personalities, including scientists, actors, sports personalities and artists. Filmed at the NYU Tisch School of The Arts in Singapore, the six-part series will be fronted by BBC presenter Mishal Husain and will find out what it takes to launch a successful business and career—from the astrophysicist who put the first Malaysian astronaut into space, to Singapore’s … [Read more...] about BBC World News’ Mishal Husain Meets to highlight ambition, change and talent
Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Channel NewsAsia appoints new Chief Editor
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has appointed veteran journalist and award-winning programme-maker Lian Pek as Chief Editor. As Chief Editor, Pek sets the editorial direction and oversees production of English news for Channel NewsAsia and sister channel, MediaCorp Channel 5. Pek joins Channel NewsAsia after a distinguished career in news and current affairs, having held leading editorial and anchor positions at international news organizations such as CNN International, … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia appoints new Chief Editor
Zodiak Media restructures HQ
Laurent Boissel, Chief Finance Officer at Zodiak Media, has been promoted to the expanded role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) Zodiak Media. Boissel will assume his new responsibilities immediately, and will continue to report to Zodiak CEO David Frank, in close relationship with the Paris and London teams. The appointment follows the departure from HQ of current Group COO Jonny Slow as he assumes his new position as CEO of Zodiak Americas based in Los Angeles. Also, as … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media restructures HQ