Amsterdam - The Film Content Company Europe (FCCE) has entered the Middle Eastern and North African markets by signing with Showtime Arabia for its Films & Stars and Kids Flix programs. The one year deal airing from January 2009 is comprised of 52 episodes of both shows and will be broadcast in 26 territories - Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, … [Read more...] about Showtime Arabia signs major licensing deal with FCCE
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New commissions for BBC Worldwide Productions India
BBC Worldwide Productions India has been commissioned by Sony Entertainment Television to produce series three and four of Dancing with the Stars at its Mumbai production base. Dancing with the Stars (Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa) is the premier dance show in a market rich with dancing competitions. The programme reaches audiences of over 20 million and attracts some of the biggest names in India. Shilpa Shetty of Celebrity Big Brother fame was a former judge while previous competitors have included the … [Read more...] about New commissions for BBC Worldwide Productions India
MediaCorp cuts costs to keep jobs
Singapore - MediaCorp has announced that it will be introducing alternate short weeks and getting staff to take block leave to further cut operating costs. "This is over and above a slate of non-wage related measures which have been implemented to cope with the current economic downturn." Company-issued statement said, "The initiatives will have no impact on 24x7 services such as News, television broadcast transmission, live radio and client-related services such as advertisement bookings. For … [Read more...] about MediaCorp cuts costs to keep jobs
Al Jazeera announces launch of free footage under Creative Commons License
Doha Qatar - Al Jazeera Network announced the world's first repository of broadcast quality video footage released under the ‘Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution' license. Select Al Jazeera video footage - at this time footage of the War on Gaza - will be available for free to be downloaded, shared, remixed, subtitled and eventually rebroadcasted by users and TV stations across the world with acknowledgement to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera will release its exclusive Arabic and English coverage … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera announces launch of free footage under Creative Commons License
James’ exit part of “Viacom’s global realignment”
Singapore - A spokesperson has finally confirmed the departure of Christopher James, senior vice president and general manager of MTV Networks Southeast Asia. The position has been eliminated and will not be replaced. James has been with the company for thirteen years. When contacted by Television Asia Plus mid-December, MTV Networks spokesperson said that James was still with the company, dismissing the "rumour" that his tenure had been terminated. Spokesperson now says James' exit is part of a … [Read more...] about James’ exit part of “Viacom’s global realignment”
NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Advertising Sales Director, Asia Pacific
Singapore - Salauddin Sinnakandu has been appointed to the role of Advertising Sales Director Asia Pacific Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal. The announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, Managing Director Asia Pacific Global Networks to whom he will be reporting. The new appointment is effective immediately. In this newly-created role based in Singapore, Salauddin Sinnakandu will play a key leadership role in establishing and growing the ad sales business of NBC … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Advertising Sales Director, Asia Pacific