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
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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
BBC Worldwide scores three-year bullseye with Eurosport Asia
BBC Worldwide has confirmed a three year deal with Eurosport for the annual World Professional Darts Championship. The British pastime will now be available to new audiences not only across Europe but also Asia until 2011. The competition kicked off in Lakeside on January 3 for nine days of heated competition. Eurosport will show 20 hours of the competition on both its European and pan-Asian channels. Eurosport will broadcast the championship across Europe, excluding the UK and Ireland, and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide scores three-year bullseye with Eurosport Asia
Beyond secures Numberjacks 2
Sydney - Beyond Distribution has picked up the second series of Numberjacks (20 x 15 min) that is currently in production to deliver throughout 2009. Beyond first launched the initial series of 45 x 15 minutes episodes, followed by two specials. Numberjacks currently airs in over 40 countries with Beyond securing deals in territories including United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel, Germany, France, Russia and Mexico. Numberjacks is a part CGI animation and … [Read more...] about Beyond secures Numberjacks 2
van Zwanenberg departs BBC Worldwide Channels
Singapore - Nic van Zwanenberg, BBC Worldwide Channels' director, distribution and development, Greater and Indo-China, left the company at the end of December 2008. During his 15 years with BBC World News and BBC Worldwide, Nic managed the distribution business for BBC World News in East Asia as well as BBC Worldwide's channels in Greater and Indo China. Following the alignment of BBC World News with BBC Worldwide Channels, van Zwanenberg gained a greater portfolio of channels, but his … [Read more...] about van Zwanenberg departs BBC Worldwide Channels