Tanja van der Goes, SVP Distribution, Media Ranch, who heads the European operations of the award-winning format production and distribution company, announced that veteran format producer David Schiff is on board as a creative consultant for the European development of Honey In The Box. The paper format, a Media Ranch HorsePower initiative, is part of the company’s recently-announced exchange with South Korea’s FormatEast (an SBS Korea subsidiary). For its part, FormatEast will represent Family … [Read more...] about Media Ranch expands its development and sales team
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Reesee Entertainment bolsters development division with new hire
Children’s entertainment, licensing and media company Reesee Entertainment is bolstering its development division with the appointment of Cici Zheng as a joint partner and VP of Content, Global Media and Licensing. Zheng’s previous role was as Director Content Development, Global Media and Licensing in Alpha Group (China), where she worked for nearly eight years, with project experience across properties including Super Wings, Rev and Roll, and Katuri. In her new role … [Read more...] about Reesee Entertainment bolsters development division with new hire
Liming Fu joins TVU Networks as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced that Liming Fu has joined the company as vice president of sales for the APAC region, which includes Greater China, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and other countries. He will lead sales and marketing efforts in APAC and report to TVU CEO, Paul Shen. “I’m privileged to welcome Liming to TVU and look forward to his leadership of our strategic efforts in this critical … [Read more...] about Liming Fu joins TVU Networks as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
Danny Koik named executive director of partnerships and business development in Disney+ Southeast Asia
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia announced on 23 November the appointment of Danny Koik to Executive Director of Partnerships and Business Development of Disney+. In this new role based in Singapore, Mr. Koik will drive all aspects of partnerships and business development for Disney+ in Southeast Asia, with a focus on making Disney+ available across multiple platforms and devices. He will report to Amit Malhotra, Regional Lead, Emerging Markets, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific. Mr. … [Read more...] about Danny Koik named executive director of partnerships and business development in Disney+ Southeast Asia
Quintus Studios continues to expand with two new executive hires
Quintus Studios is proud to announce the appointment of two new executives: Anouk van Dijk and Luiza Mitteldorf to drive the company’s continued evolution into a leading digital content agency. Formerly Global Head of Sales at Amsterdam based digital production and localization company Zoomin and Sales Director at international distribution outfit Off The Fence, Anouk van Dijk steps into the newly created role of Head of Sales and Co-Productions. She will be responsible for growing Quintus … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios continues to expand with two new executive hires
Viddsee is empowering Asian storytellers through meaningful content
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Singapore-based online video platform Viddsee is more than just short films. Its identity lies in empowering Asian filmmaking talent through the stories they tell. From supporting young filmmakers to spearheading meaningful initiatives that benefit others, here’s how Viddsee is making an indelible mark in the industry today. Viddsee co-founder and COO Derek Tan talked to Television Asia Plus on the company’s growth, … [Read more...] about Viddsee is empowering Asian storytellers through meaningful content