Ten Alps companies have received three nominations at the British Academy Television Awards 2012. 9/11: Day That Changed The World is nominated in the Single Documentary category. The documentary marked the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It goes behind the scenes combining television footage and first-hand accounts of how events unfolded in the offices, the bunkers, the military headquarters and on Air Force One. The Truth About Adoption (Panorama) is nominated in the Current … [Read more...] about Ten Alps scores hat trick of nominations
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BBC World News appoints Katsuhiko Waza as Non Executive Director
Singapore – Katsuhiko Waza has been appointed Non Executive Director of BBC World News Japan. Waza served as President of BBC Worldwide Japan from its creation in 2000 until his retirement in 2011. As President of BBC Worldwide Japan, he was responsible for BBC Worldwide's content distribution activity across television, DVD and digital platforms, as well as licensing in Japan. Prior to joining BBC Worldwide, Waza worked for Mutsu Incorporated and then British Television Inc, both … [Read more...] about BBC World News appoints Katsuhiko Waza as Non Executive Director
Ricky Ow promoted to EVP, Networks, Asia for SPT
Singapore – Ricky Ow has been promoted to executive vice president, networks, Asia, for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, Ow will continue to oversee the networks business across Asia and will expand his oversight by managing SPT’s two Korean joint ventures, AXN Korea and Animax Korea, as well as develop new channel opportunities in the region. Ow will continue to work closely on these businesses with George Chien, senior vice president, networks, Asia, SPT. … [Read more...] about Ricky Ow promoted to EVP, Networks, Asia for SPT
NGC presents second Malaysian Journey special
Asia Pacific – National Geographic Channel (NGC), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) flagship channel in the factual genre, has again been selected as a major platform to help Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) promote Malaysia as a top travel destination in Asia. Five years after the first installment of the eco-travel documentary Malaysian Journey aired on National Geographic Channel, MTPB has signed up for a second installment, which will focus on the country’s beautiful … [Read more...] about NGC presents second Malaysian Journey special
FremantleMedia CEO Cohen exits, Frot-Coutaz steps up
Luxembourg / London / Los Angeles – RTL Group has announced that Tony Cohen will step down from his role as CEO of FremantleMedia. Cécile Frot-Coutaz succeeds Cohen and will be based in London, effective 1 July 2012. According to the company’s statement, Cohen will leave to focus on his non-executive work. Guillaume de Posch, Co-CEO of RTL Group together with Anke Schäferkordt, said, “I want to thank Tony Cohen for his outstanding achievements. Under his leadership, … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia CEO Cohen exits, Frot-Coutaz steps up
Asia launches call for Top Models
Singapore – Asia’s Next Top Model has begun its casting call. The show’s producers also announced that former international model and TV presenter Nadya Hutagalung, will be the host of the show. Females, aged 18 – 27 years old of Asian descent, currently residing in Asia, and speak and understand English, will be eligible to sign up. Application can be done via mail or online (www.AsiasNextTopModel.tv). Closing date is 7 May 2012 (Singapore time). David Searl, Managing … [Read more...] about Asia launches call for Top Models