Granada International Australia, part of ITV Global Entertainment Ltd, has sold an extensive package of drama series to Australia's national broadcaster ABC Australia, as well as more than 80 hours of factual programming. The deal, brokered by Augustus Dulgaro, SVP sales Australia, New Zealand and Japan, will see brand new series of multiple-award-winning dramas Agatha Christie's Poirot starring David Suchet (The In-Laws; Henry VIII) and Marple which sees Julia McKenzie (Cranford, Notes On A … [Read more...] about ABC Australia ties up multi-genre programming deal with Granada International, Australia
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FremantleMedia Enterprises wraps up 1500 hours of sales in Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced sales in excess of 1500 hours of programming in the Asian region over the past two months. The shows sold are representative of a cross-section of programming spanning each genre in FME's portfolio: drama, comedy, factual, entertainment and music and pop culture. Many of them made their debut at MIPCOM, and have proved their appeal with 12 clients in the Asian region. In a deal totalling more than 200 hours, True TV in Thailand bolstered its 2009 … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises wraps up 1500 hours of sales in Asia
MTV Networks International’s sales increase across Asia Pacific
Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks International has successfully sealed deals with local broadcasters of various regions in the Asia and the Pacific. Country Music Channel (XYZ) in Australia will launch various programs starting December 2008 where viewers can tune in through pay TV. Featured shows will include CMT: Ty Murray's Bull Riding Challenge; Gone Country, Crossroads: Crossroads: Babyface and Tricia Yearwood, Crossroads: Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Scaggs, Crossroads: Lindsay Buckingham and … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International’s sales increase across Asia Pacific
Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
MediaCorp, Discovery win big at 13th Asian Television Awards
Singapore - Some of the biggest names in Asian television gathered in Singapore on Thursday December 11 for the 13th Asian Television Awards. Among the stars at the event were Hong Kong’s Raymond Lam, named best actor for his role in The Master of Tai Chi, and Bangkok’s Chiranan Manochaem, named best actress for her role in The Slave. Denise Lorraine Keller was the host for the evening, with guest presenters Al Jazeera English’s Veronica Pedrosa and CNBC Asia Pacific’s … [Read more...] about MediaCorp, Discovery win big at 13th Asian Television Awards
Red Bee buzzes off to Beijing
Singapore - Red Bee Media has virtually closed down its Singapore operation, with the region to be handled primarily out of its Beijing office. Singapore-based vice president for Southeast Asia Petri Nikula is believed to have left the company. Beijing-based Anthony Shang, who heads up the whole of Asia, was unavailable for comment at press time. According to its website, the year-old Singapore office specialised ‘in media management, creative and editorial services for the Asia - Pacific … [Read more...] about Red Bee buzzes off to Beijing