London - BBC Worldwide Content & Production has appointed Matt Paice to the role of executive vice president, international production. Reporting to managing director for BBC Worldwide Content & Production, Wayne Garvie, Paice will be responsible for BBC Worldwide’s global production network and formats business. Announcing the appointment, Garvie said, “We’ve spent the past two years establishing a network of studios and partnerships around the world. Our next focus is … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Matt Paice as EVP International Production
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3D and multi-platform content delivery takes centre stage at BroadcastAsia2010 International Conference
Singapore - BroadcastAsia2010 International Conference, a part of the event line-up for BroadcastAsia2010, will be held once again at the Singapore Expo from 15-18 June 2010. Themed ‘Integrating Technology, Experiencing Content’, this year's conference will feature over 70 senior executives from leading companies discussing the challenges and business opportunities for the broadcasting and media industry. The conference will focus on the hottest topics that are making waves in the … [Read more...] about 3D and multi-platform content delivery takes centre stage at BroadcastAsia2010 International Conference
MIP’s got talent
William Shatner – Weird or What? Produced by Cineflix Productions, in Weird or What? William Shatner will investigate and analyze all that is weird in the world, including everything from paranormal phenomena to weird and wonderful creatures, from medical oddities to mysterious disappearances, and bizarre natural disasters to mystical monster attacks. Simon Lloyd, CEO, Cineflix Programming, William Shatner and Rod Parker are Executive Producers. Cineflix International will distribute … [Read more...] about MIP’s got talent
FremantleMedia Enterprises & ABS-CBN announce multiple deals for Pilipinas Got Talent
London - FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and broadcaster ABS-CBN announced a number of licensees in the Philippines for the localised version of the Got Talent format, Pilipinas Got Talent. The first episode premiered in February on ABS-CBN, commanding an impressive audience share of 38.7% and ranking as the number one show of the week in the Philippines. In conjunction with the show, apparel company Emerald Garment Manufacturing Corporation have developed a limited edition range of Pilipinas … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises & ABS-CBN announce multiple deals for Pilipinas Got Talent
CCTV, Sky News sign groundbreaking deal
Sydney - Sky News pay TV service has sealed a landmark reciprocal programming agreement with national broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV). Under the landmark deal, Sky and CCTV will host each others' English-language news programs for the first time. The deal, announced in the run-up to the May 1 start of the Shanghai World Expo 2010, will see daily business reports from the Sky News Business Channel land on CCTV, covering key trade events in both countries. The Sky News service, run by … [Read more...] about CCTV, Sky News sign groundbreaking deal
First South Korean drama to air primetime in Japan
Tokyo - Drama series Iris made its debut on network TBS last Wednesday, the first South Korean series to air on a major Japanese commercial broadcaster during the key viewing block. The spy thriller is one of the very few foreign series to ever appear on Japanese network TV during the 7-10 pm 'Golden Time' slot, typically heavy on quiz shows featuring local stars. Iris revolves around two operatives in a secret spy organisation NSS, caught up in North/South political intrigue from Hungary to … [Read more...] about First South Korean drama to air primetime in Japan