During a period of strong performance in Australia and following continuing and positive discussions, it was announced that Mark and Carl Fennessy will become Joint CEOs of Endemol Shine Australia. Mark and Carl Fennessy said, "Since giving notice we have continued to work through a transition, producing our current slate of shows and assisting with a succession plan. Our pride in the local business coupled with a fierce loyalty towards our talented staff was always going to make departing … [Read more...] about Joint CEOs at Endemol Shine Australia
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MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year
Paris – Reed MIDEM announced that Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group, have been named as MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year - the first time that two industry leaders have jointly received the award since its creation in 1989. Walden and Newman will be honoured at a gala dinner for international entertainment executives to be held at the InterContinental Carlton Cannes on 7 October. Launched in 1989 to recognise outstanding career achievements in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year
SmartCast to manage operations for FIC playout service
Hong Kong – SmartCast has been selected by the FOX International Channels to manage the technical operations for the playout service targeted at Indonesia. SmartCast will provide a localised ad insertion solution for FOX Movies Premium HD and SD, National Geographic Channel HD and SD and Star World SEA HD and SD. “After working with SmartCast for FOX International Channels’ playout and local ad insertion in Thailand, we are pleased to extend our collaboration with SmartCast to … [Read more...] about SmartCast to manage operations for FIC playout service
iflix announces Advisory Board
Kuala Lumpur – iflix announced the formation of its Advisory Board, comprised of influential business and creative leaders in Hollywood. The Advisory Board has been formed by iflix to foster exceptional relationships with Hollywood and the global entertainment industry, as well as to allow the Company access to the advice, strategic input and connections of an incomparable group of entertainment industry leaders. From left to right: Gary Barber, Rick Hess, Anthony Vinciquerra, Brian … [Read more...] about iflix announces Advisory Board
ZEEL launches new Corporate Brand Film
Mumbai − Building on its global positioning of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World is My Family’, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the launch of its new Corporate Brand Film. Currently reaching over 959 million viewers across 169 countries, the film reiterates ZEE’s role as a global brand, a cultural ambassador, uniting people in India and across the world through its wide network of 33 domestic and 36 international … [Read more...] about ZEEL launches new Corporate Brand Film
Discovery to air ‘Aftershock: Disaster In Nepal’
Singapore − Discovery Channel announced the commissioning of Aftershock: Disaster In Nepal, a new documentary that will explore the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Nepal on 25 April and the subsequent 7.3-magnitude earthquake on 12 May. The 60-minute special will air on Discovery’s factual channels worldwide beginning 24 May in more than 220 countries and territories around the world. In Asia Pacific, Aftershock: Disaster In Nepal will air on … [Read more...] about Discovery to air ‘Aftershock: Disaster In Nepal’