Singapore – MyChinaChannel (MCC), a Singapore based media platform that aggregates, produces and distributes China related content for global market, has recently secured the landing of Shanghai Media Group's China Business Network in Singapore. They have been working towards their channel launch by the end of this year or in early 2013 and has been establishing the groundwork for their launch in the past five years. MCC has appointed Wayne Chou as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Terry … [Read more...] about MyChinaChannel appoints senior management
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Shine International Opens Singapore Office
London - Shine International today announced the introduction of an office in Singapore, building the company's presence in the Asia Pacific region.The sales and distribution arm of Shine Group have appointed Jeeyoung Lee as Director North and Southeast Asia and Jacqueline Tan to the role of Sales Manager, effective June 2012. Both will report directly to Matthew Ashcroft, Shine International's Sydney-based Senior Vice President of the Asia-Pacific region, which covers Australia, New … [Read more...] about Shine International Opens Singapore Office
Gordon Ramsay checks in at HOTEL HELL
FOX has announced HOTEL HELL, an unscripted series that will feature Gordon Ramsay on a quest to fix horrid hotels, awful inns and plain bad bed and breakfasts. HOTEL HELL will have a two-night premiere on August 13 and 14, and will continue airing on Mondays beginning August 20. In HOTEL HELL, Ramsay will endure hotels at their worst – from filthy bedrooms and mold-ridden bathrooms to dreadful room service and incompetent staff – all so unsuspecting guests don’t have to. After … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay checks in at HOTEL HELL
Celestial Classic Movies launches on Indovision and OkeVision
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of one of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian entertainment channels, has launched Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) on Indovision and OkeVision, the branded services of Indonesia’s largest DTH operator, PT MNC Sky Vision. To celebrate the channel’s launch, CTE brought actor Ti Lung to attend PT MNC Sky Vision’s launch activities such as media interviews and an exclusive dinner with subscribers. Ti Lung has starred in over … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies launches on Indovision and OkeVision
Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
New York – BBC America has greenlit a new cooking expedition series, Chef Race: UK vs U.S., which will feature eight Brits versus eight Americans cooking and racing across the United States from Los Angeles to New York City in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize. Throughout their journey, the chefs will be accompanied by Michelin-starred London Restaurateur Richard Corrigan (Masterchef), who will serve as a mentor and judge, with host Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix). With no money … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
Lynley Marshall appointed CEO for ABC International
Lynley Marshall has been appointed as CEO of ABC International, filling in the position left by Murray Green. Marshall is one of the corporation’s most experienced leaders who transformed ABC Commercial’s operations in the retail sector. Prior to this appointment, Marshall led the corporation’s New Media and Digital Services team in creating many innovative projects including the ABC's first broadband and mobile services and the establishment of the its first digital television … [Read more...] about Lynley Marshall appointed CEO for ABC International