Hong Kong - Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) may soon have a new owner as Henderson Land Development chairman Lee Shau-kee's son Peter Lee Ka-kit is in talks about buying stakes in the station. A spokeswoman for Henderson Land confirmed last week that the younger Lee, who is vice chairman of the developer, is working on the deal with representatives of Shaw Brothers. But she stressed that Lee Shau-kee is not personally involved in any negotiations, The Standard reported on 28 September 2010. … [Read more...] about Henderson’s Peter Lee eyes TVB stake
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Australia in focus
It was just over a year ago that Australia got its first new freeto- air channel in nearly 40 years but this small step has opened the floodgates to a new media battleground for television advertisers and viewers alike. All the major free-to-air TV channels now have an additional digital service – known collectively as Freeview – with Network Ten first out of the gate with sports station One, Nine Network launching in August last year with its youth-skewed general entertainment … [Read more...] about Australia in focus
Smart Alliance to organise the first regional contest: Smart Alliance Pitch
Singapore - Members of SMART Alliance - ABS-CBN (Philippines), BBTV (Thailand), Media Nusantra Citra (Indonesia), Media Prima (Malaysia), and MediaCorp (Singapore) – launched the first regional contest – the SMART Alliance Pitch. Organised by SMART Alliance, the SMART Alliance Pitch aims to search for a winning television programme idea from the general public. Ideas are invited for television entertainment across various genres like variety shows, game shows, reality shows and so … [Read more...] about Smart Alliance to organise the first regional contest: Smart Alliance Pitch
MediaCorp appoints new Executive Vice President for Technology
Singapore - MediaCorp announced the appointment of Wee Way Kiat as executive vice president, technology with effect from 30 September 2010. Wee brings with him some 25 years of IT, consultancy and management experience from multi-national and local corporations. Prior to joining MediaCorp he was managing director/senior vice president for Asia in Ascent Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascent Media Corporation listed on Nasdaq. In his role as EVP Technology, Wee will report to CEO Lucas Chow … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new Executive Vice President for Technology
SLR Productions announces co-production with KI.KA & ARD’S HR on worldwide children’s preschool classic Guess How Much I Love You
Sydney - Emmy Award winning and leading Australian children’s entertainment company, SLR Productions announced a co-production deal with German children’s broadcaster KI.KA-Der Kinderkanal von ARD & ZDF on the animated preschool series, Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare. Also on board is one of KI.KA’s parent companies, HR-Hessischer Rundfunk of ARD. The first time adaptation of the bestselling classic, Guess How Much I Love You, is the 52 x 11 … [Read more...] about SLR Productions announces co-production with KI.KA & ARD’S HR on worldwide children’s preschool classic Guess How Much I Love You
CBS Studios International and Network Ten announce joint venture in Australia
Sydney - Ten Network Holdings Limited announced that Network Ten (Australia) will launch a new digital multi-channel, ELEVEN, which will be the new destination for fun and bold programming with particular appeal to the 'distinctly youthful' market. In addition, Network Ten Pty Limited (Network Ten) and CBS Studios International (CBS) announced the proposed formation of a joint venture, ElevenCo Pty Limited (ElevenCo), which will provide content to ELEVEN. Network Ten will hold 66 2/3 percent … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International and Network Ten announce joint venture in Australia