Endemol Shine International announced that it has appointed Simon Cox as Head of Acquisitions. Simon is a leading executive with fourteen years’ experience in the television industry including nine years at BBC Worldwide. Most recently Simon has held the role of Investment Manager at Ingenious Media where Simon has been responsible for investment into scripted television projects, including productions such as Channel 4's Coalition, ITV Encore’s The Frankenstein Chronicles and … [Read more...] about BBC’s Simon Cox joins Endemol Shine
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CNN Future Cities: Singapore
By the year 2050, 75% of the population will live in cities. But how will we find the space to exist? Singapore has been grappling with this question for decades. From a sleepy trading port with no natural resources, to a global financial powerhouse with one of the highest standards of living in the world, Singaporeans are used to battling the odds, and coming out on top. Now celebrating 50 years as an independent nation, and home to more than 5 million people, its leaders and planners have … [Read more...] about CNN Future Cities: Singapore
Starz signs Courtney Kemp Agboh to overall deal
Beverly Hills, Calif. − Starz has signed STARZ Original series Power creator, Executive Producer and show runner Courtney Kemp Agboh to an exclusive overall deal. Under the pact, Kemp Agboh will continue to serve in her current role on Power, which premiered its second season on 6 June with season premiere and total weekend Live+SD viewership results that established new originals record highs at STARZ. “Courtney is a highly regarded show runner whose creative vision brings … [Read more...] about Starz signs Courtney Kemp Agboh to overall deal
55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opens
Monte-Carlo – The 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival was officially opened at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco this evening by H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco on behalf of the Festival’s Honorary President, S.A.S. Prince Albert II. Presidents and members of the 2015 Golden Nymph juries were introduced on stage followed by the presentation by Princess Charlene of the highly coveted Crystal Nymph, which was awarded to leading actress Patricia Arquette in recognition of her … [Read more...] about 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opens
Massachusetts to Mumbai!
Music knows no boundaries and &TV’s The Voice India isn’t constrained by borders either when it comes to hunting for India’s next singing sensation. Right enough, one of the contestants, Nalini Krishnan has traveled across oceans all the way from the U.S. to India to participate in the show. Nalini is a student of the Berklee College of Music in Boston and has especially come to India to be a part of The Voice India. And she showed what she’s got in the auditions … [Read more...] about Massachusetts to Mumbai!
K-Style’ is back with new concept
Hong Kong – K-Style is a television programme that introduces the popular trends and lifestyle in Korea to international viewers, airing across the U.S. and ten Asian countries. The show is back for its fourth season with all new episodes! K-Style Season 4 is produced in English, as it has been for its first three seasons, in order to fulfill the appetite of global audiences. Seattle-born, top K-fashion model, Irene, who has led the programme since Season 1, will once again host the show … [Read more...] about K-Style’ is back with new concept