Lucas Chow, CEO and Director of MediaCorp Pte Ltd. announced his resignation to the company's staff today. Mr Chow, who has held the top job at Singapore's state broadcaster since 2005, is expected to leave on 31 July 2011. Mr Teo Ming Kian, MediaCorp Chairman, said a committee has been established to consider a successor from both outside and within the company. Mr Chow said he plans to join another company which is in a different line of business. Before joining MediaCorp he was Chief … [Read more...] about MediaCorp CEO Lucas Chow has resigned
Satellites
MEASAT and Globecast sign new distribution deal
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today that an agreement was signed with GlobeCast to distribute two new channels, TV5Monde Asia and the Travel Channel. The two new channels are being broadcast across Asia, Australia and the Middle East via the MEASAT-3 satellite. MEASAT-3 is collocated with the MEASAT-3a satellite at the prime hot slot of 91.5°E. The satellite’s strong neighbourhood is able to bring these international channels to a wide audience across the region. … [Read more...] about MEASAT and Globecast sign new distribution deal
Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Travel Channel International and GlobeCast today announced the successful migration of Travel Channel’s Asia signal from Asiasat to GlobeCast’s capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. The move was initiated to support the channel’s HD launch later in the year while allowing it to expand to new territories and platforms in the Asia-Pacific region. More in the next Executive News Roundup. … [Read more...] about Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Camelot and Being Human screens in Asia hot out of the US
AXN Beyond is set to serve up US TV drama series Camelot and Being Human within two weeks of their US premieres. On top of being among the first in the world outside of the US to catch these new shows, AXN Beyond viewers across Asia will actually see Camelot in the same week that the series premieres in the US. Being Human will debut just two weeks after its US broadcast, premiering as early as 2 February 2011, airing Wednesdays 9pm first and exclusively on AXN Beyond. More in the next Executive … [Read more...] about Camelot and Being Human screens in Asia hot out of the US
Guest list revealed for CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight
Piers Morgan Tonight unveils a blockbuster first week of guests, featuring the biggest names in television, film, politics, and comedy. On opening night, talkshow superstar Oprah Winfrey takes to the hot seat. She will be followed by Sirius Radio star Howard Stern, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Comedian and Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais, and George Clooney. Guests confirmed in following weeks include former New York City Mayor and possible Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, … [Read more...] about Guest list revealed for CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight
Sundance makes its way to Taiwan
Adding to its reach in Asia, Sundance Channel is now available in Taiwan -- the result of the latest distribution license awarded to Rainbow Media by the country’s National Communications Commission (NCC). The channel, which was established by Robert Redford to offer audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries and original programs, is already distributed in the region in Singapore and South Korea. Today’s news represents a strengthened offering for Taiwanese … [Read more...] about Sundance makes its way to Taiwan
