This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Broadcast institution TV5 is ramping up its lifestyle and entertainment offerings as it contends to be one of the top broadcasters in the Philippines. Helmed by Cignal and TV5 President Robert P. Galang, TV5 forged a partnership with Cignal, the country’s top pay-TV provider in August 2020 in a block timer deal that would bring quality entertainment to more Filipino homes. Television Asia Plus (TVA): TV5 has had a long … [Read more...] about Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
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pocket.watch: Pushing the boundaries of content by kids for kids
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. In July, the California-based digital media studio pocket.watch appointed Anshuman Misra as the company’s newest Managing Director who currently leads the company’s second international office located in Singapore. The company is aggressively expanding its operations outside of the United States, and in February, the company opened its London office as they expand to the EMEA and the UAE. Television Asia Plus (TVA): What … [Read more...] about pocket.watch: Pushing the boundaries of content by kids for kids
Woodcut Media expands into distribution with the launch of Woodcut International
Woodcut Media (a member of the Anthology Group of businesses), one of the fastest-growing Indie’s in the UK, announced the official launch of a new international sales business, Woodcut International, marking a significant move in the company’s continued expansion. Established as a natural extension and complement to Woodcut’s production activities, Woodcut International’s focus will be on the global sales of a programme catalogue that currently consists of approximately 100 hours from the … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media expands into distribution with the launch of Woodcut International
Nippon TV announces strategic global growth plan for its IBD division and promotes two executives
Currently ranked as the #1 commercial TV broadcaster in Japan and has had significant global success since launching its International Business Division (IBD) in 2014, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that IBD is rolling out a comprehensive new global growth plan which includes strategic creative collaborations with international partners as an investment in future business and a way to expand its slate of … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces strategic global growth plan for its IBD division and promotes two executives
StudioCanal hires Sarah Doole to lead and expand its RED Production Company
StudioCanal, Europe’s leader in production, distribution, and international sales of TV series and feature films, announced the appointment of former Fremantle alum Sarah Doole to the role of CEO at RED Production Company. Doole, a highly regarded industry figure, takes over the role of Nicola Shindler. Doole joins the RED/StudioCanal business on 5 October 2020 based in Manchester. As CEO, Doole will oversee RED’s development and production slate in the UK and work with StudioCanal's … [Read more...] about StudioCanal hires Sarah Doole to lead and expand its RED Production Company
Comedy content provider ComediHa! appoints distribution director, sales and acquisitions
Leading comedy content provider ComediHa! has appointed Viviane Rheault to the newly created position of Distribution Director, Sales & Acquisitions. Reporting to Alexandre Avon, Vice President of Marketing & Business Affairs at ComediHa!, Viviane will spearhead the international commercialization of the company’s catalogue of ready to air content and comedy formats across genres such as sketch-comedy, dramedy, scripted and factual, with the objective of expanding its content … [Read more...] about Comedy content provider ComediHa! appoints distribution director, sales and acquisitions