Singapore – AXN has premiered its latest original production Cyril’s Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition, to top ratings in its timeslot across English general entertainment channels in Southeast Asia. According to AGB NMR Malaysia, viewership was particularly strong in the country, where it was the highest rated programme across all English language channels on Astro among PMEB audiences in its timeslot. Kantar Media Singapore / Philippines also revealed positive ratings for the two … [Read more...] about AXN’s Cyril’s Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition creates ratings magic
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Telemundo promotes Barroeta to SVP, International Cable Operations
Miami – Telemundo International has promoted Karen Barroeta to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, International Cable Operations. Reporting to Marcos Santana, President, Telemundo International, Barroeta will lead the operation of the Telemundo-branded cable channel in Mexico and Latin America, as well as its future distribution around the world. She will design, develop and manage the positioning strategies of the channel, as well as oversee the distribution, … [Read more...] about Telemundo promotes Barroeta to SVP, International Cable Operations
eOne appoints Carrie Stein as EVP of Global Production
Toronto/Los Angeles/London – Entertainment One Television (eOne) has appointed Carrie Stein as Executive Vice President of Global Production. Stein will be working closely with Peter Emerson, President of eOne Television International, to continue to forge relationships with global producers and broadcasters and look for international co-production opportunities, as well as securing financing for new and existing projects. She will also liaise with Margaret O’Brien, President of … [Read more...] about eOne appoints Carrie Stein as EVP of Global Production
Turner appoints Melissa Tinker as VP for CNE
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. has named Melissa Tinker as vice president of its licensing and merchandise division, Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE). Reporting to Sunny Saha, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Entertainment Networks, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Tinker will lead CNE’s regional licensing and merchandise strategies, planning and network collaboration for Turner’s hit franchises such as Ben 10, Adventure Time, The … [Read more...] about Turner appoints Melissa Tinker as VP for CNE
Final season of Dog Whisperer to premiere on July 7 in the US
After more than 150 episodes, thousands of audition tapes and hundreds of successful rehabilitations, the final season of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan will premiere on Nat Geo WILD on July 7 in the US. Milan starts season nine with four episodes filmed in London. Subsequent episodes will have Cesar head to the Jersey Shore to check out the ‘situation’ for three families with out-of-control dogs. Encore airings of the entire Dog Whisperer catalogue of … [Read more...] about Final season of Dog Whisperer to premiere on July 7 in the US
A+E Networks elevates Cohan to EVP, International
New York – A+E Networks has announced the promotion of Sean Cohan to Executive Vice President, International. The announcement was made by Abbe Raven, President and CEO, A+E Networks and Steve Ronson, Executive Vice President, Enterprises, to whom Cohan will continue to report. Cohan oversees the International Division of A+E Networks, managing the company’s brands, content, and services outside the U.S., and a staff based in New York, London and Singapore. The division’s … [Read more...] about A+E Networks elevates Cohan to EVP, International