FremantleMedia Regional CEO Australia & Asia Ian Hogg announced some senior appointments in key Asian markets as the business steps up its growth in the region. Award-winning producer Glenn Sims will move to Singapore to become Director of Creative Content, with responsibility for the creative output and sales for the Singapore business. Sims is currently Senior Vice President – Content and Production for FremantleMedia’s Indonesian operations. In his newly-created role, Sims … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces key Asian appointments
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2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations revealed
Singapore – MTV announced via the Beats 1 “Chart” show on Apple Music the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations. Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé lead the pack with the most Moonman nods for music’s most unexpected night which will air live from Microsoft Theater, formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, on Monday, 31 August at 8am (TH/WIB), 9am (PH/SG), and 10am (MY). A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm … [Read more...] about 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations revealed
Indra Suharjono appointed CEO of Next Media Animation
Hong Kong / Taiwan — Next Media Animation (NMA) announced that Indra Suharjono will join NMA as its CEO based in Taiwan. Effective immediately, Suharjono will be responsible in driving and delivering on the growth plans of the company and to establish NMA as the premier animation studio in Asia and home to creators worldwide. Suharjono will succeed Kith Ng, who will join the board of NMA and focus on NMA productions and new technology with the Media Lab. The announcement was made by Jimmy … [Read more...] about Indra Suharjono appointed CEO of Next Media Animation
Endemol Shine UK appoints new management
Endemol Shine UK announced that James Fox and Kitty Walshe have been appointed Joint Managing Directors of Remarkable Television. Together Fox and Walshe will have overall responsibility for all of Remarkable Television’s programming. Their remit includes further expanding the company’s line-up of primetime series, creating and producing new UK formats with international potential. They take up their posts immediately, reporting to Endemol Shine UK’s CEO Richard Johnston. … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine UK appoints new management
FremantleMedia International makes appointment
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI) confirmed the appointment of Amaç Erol Us as its new Dubai-based Sales Director. Amaç Erol Us Reporting into Anahita Kheder, SVP of Middle East, Africa and South Eastern Europe, Us will be responsible for exploring tape distribution and format growth opportunities with both existing clients and new emerging targets across the Middle East, Africa, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Turkey. Us will also strongly focus on scripted content … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International makes appointment
Jeffrey A. Hirsch joins Starz
Beverly Hills – Starz CEO, Chris Albrecht, announced that Jeffrey A. Hirsch will join the company on July 20, 2015 in the newly created position of President of Global Marketing and Product Planning. Hirsch will be based in the company’s Beverly Hills offices and report to Albrecht. Hirsch’s responsibilities will include overseeing the development of new Starz products and services for the company’s current and prospective new distributors, both domestic and … [Read more...] about Jeffrey A. Hirsch joins Starz