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SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance

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Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance

Fireworks Int’l names new sales hires

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London – Fireworks International, the TV distribution arm of ContentFilm plc, has expanded its international sales operations with new senior appointments to its Toronto and London operations. Joining the Toronto office are Smiljka Baljozovic and Kathryn Kozanczyn, sales directors responsible for worldwide sales of the factual entertainment catalogue. Both joined from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) International where they were responsible for worldwide sales of the … [Read more...] about Fireworks Int’l names new sales hires

FremantleMedia collaboration “first of many”

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Cannes – FremantleMedia’s alliance with TV Man Union, Inc., one of Japan’s largest independent production companies, signals the company’s intention to establish similar in-market collaborations in the Asia Pacific region. According to FremantleMedia’s director of operations Asia Pacific Simon Spalding, Japan is among four of the company’s priority territories in the region, alongside India, Indonesia and China. “This is our first collaboration of this … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia collaboration “first of many”

Fifth Grader for STAR India, more Mark Burnett Productions for Asia

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New Delhi/Cannes – STAR India’s Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai (Paanchvi Pass), the Indian version of the Mark Burnett game show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? (Fifth Grader) set to premiere April 18, 2008, has attracted sponsorships of over Rs500million (US$12.5million) from more than ten companies including Bharti Airtel, reportedly the presenting sponsor for Rs400million (US$10million). Produced by Synergy Adlabs and fronted by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, Paanchvi Pass … [Read more...] about Fifth Grader for STAR India, more Mark Burnett Productions for Asia

Khanna announced as second AMAZIA keynote

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Cannes – Amit Khanna, chairman and CEO Reliance Entertainment, is the second keynote speaker to be confirmed for AMAZIA 2008, being held 17-20 November 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. MGM chairman and CEO Harry E. Sloan was confirmed as a keynote speaker earlier this week. AMAZIA Event Director Franz Caduc told Television Asia Plus that Khanna’s confirmation is exemplary of the show’s ‘East meets West’ philosophy. “It’s not just … [Read more...] about Khanna announced as second AMAZIA keynote

FME and MDA in multi-platform content pact

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Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and the Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore have signed a multi-year production agreement for content with bilateral investment of up to US$12 million over the next 2 years. The deal extends from the production of Kylie Kwong: My China which launched at MIPCOM 2007. Under the agreement, the partners will jointly select projects to invest in from Singapore-based producers and FME will hold distribution rights across all platforms … [Read more...] about FME and MDA in multi-platform content pact