Hong Kong - Terrestrial broadcaster TVB will acquire 31 percent of pay-TV platform TVB Pay Vision, paying See Corp. HK$213 million (US$27 million) for the stake. TVB, which already holds 29 percent of TVB Pay Vision, will acquire 336.61 million non-voting preferred shares. See will keep 18 percent of TVB Pay Vision. The Broadcasting Authority had previously approved the transaction, giving the parties no later than July 25 to complete the deal. TVB Pay Vision, however, applied for an extension … [Read more...] about TVB to gain control of pay-TV unit
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ABC and WIN in playout JV; job cuts expected
Sydney - The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has gone into business with commercial broadcaster WIN to build a state-of-the-art TV presentation and master control centre in Sydney, reports The Australian. The new centre will be managed by a board comprised of executives from both organisations. The unprecedented joint venture will involve the loss of up to 60 public and private sector jobs and will see the public broadcaster relinquish total control of a major function for the first … [Read more...] about ABC and WIN in playout JV; job cuts expected
MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
London/New York - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced that Tiao Zhan Xiao Yong Shi, the Chinese format adaptation of Nickelodeon's GUTS, will premiere on China Central Television (CCTV) during Summer 2009. The format deal is the first time a kids' format will air in the Chinese market. The new prime-time series will follow Nickelodeon's groundbreaking original hit formula with an hour-long action-sports game show. Each episode will allow kid contestants to live out some of their … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
London/New York - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced that Tiao Zhan Xiao Yong Shi, the Chinese format adaptation of Nickelodeon’s GUTS, will premiere on China Central Television (CCTV) during Summer 2009. The format deal is the first time a kids’ format will air in the Chinese market. The new prime-time series will follow Nickelodeon’s groundbreaking original hit formula with an hour-long action-sports game show. Each episode will allow kid contestants to live out … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
BBC Worldwide appoints Luke Bradley-Jones as Managing Director of BBC.com
Luke Bradley-Jones has been appointed EVP, managing director for BBC.com, the international version of the BBC's website run by BBC Worldwide. Bradley-Jones, previously executive vice president, digital media and business development at BBC Worldwide in New York, will be responsible for the ongoing strategic direction and management of the BBC.com business. Bradley-Jones joined BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial arm, in 2006 as head of strategy after seven years at media and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Luke Bradley-Jones as Managing Director of BBC.com
CCTV to revamp flagship news programme
China - China's national broadcaster, CCTV, is to revamp its flagship news programme to include more human interest stories and critical reporting, reports the China Daily. Xinwen Lianbo, the country's most authoritative and popular news program, will change its format to include more human-interest segments and critical reportage from June 20. "It will be the biggest change for China Central Television (CCTV) in a decade," Yu Guoming, deputy dean of the school of journalism and communications … [Read more...] about CCTV to revamp flagship news programme