Sydney- The BBC has commissioned Out of the Blue, an Australian drama series, for BBC Daytime, and production will begin at Sydney’s northern beaches in January. The series was created by Southern Star Entertainment’s John Edwards (co-creator of Love My Way and The Secret Life of Us) and Julie McGauran (formerly series producer of Home and Away). The initial order is for 130 half-hours. No casting has been disclosed. Southern Star International will handle worldwide distribution … [Read more...] about BBC Daytime commissions Out of the Blue
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Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
BBC Worldwide has appointed Joyce Yeung to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Global TV Sales, Asia, to lead the company’s content distribution activity across TV, DVD, digital platforms and licensing. Yeung will join BBC Worldwide in 2008. Based at BBC Worldwide’s Hong Kong office, Yeung will lead an overall sales team of 24 including the Tokyo sales force, supported by the Asian management comprising Katsuhiko Waza in Tokyo and Pierre Cheung, Linfield Ng, Maggie Wong … [Read more...] about Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
China Central Television (CCTV), EuroNews and the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mandarin-language broadcast of Futuris, a magazine on science, space activities and technology co-produced by EuroNews and European Commission DG Research and Information Society. The agreement is the first step in a long term partnership between EuroNews and CCTV. Under the agreement inked in Beijing on Nov 14, EuroNews will provide a package of 9 programs a month which … [Read more...] about CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
NBCU names Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Tokyo – NBC Universal has named Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia, effective immediately. Based in Tokyo, Yushita will launch and expand NBCU’s pay TV platforms in Japan and develop strategies for upcoming cable and satellite TV launches, as well as sales and marketing activities for the new channels. He reports to Raymund Miranda, Managing Director, Global Networks Asia, and Taichi Fukuda, Managing Director Japan, NBC Universal International. The … [Read more...] about NBCU names Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
BBC Worldwide has appointed Joyce Yeung to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Global TV Sales, Asia, to lead the company’s content distribution activity across TV, DVD, digital platforms and licensing. Yeung will join BBC Worldwide in 2008. To be based at BBC Worldwide’s Hong Kong office, Yeung will lead an overall sales team of 24 including the Tokyo sales team. She is supported by the Asian management team comprising Katsuhiko Waza in Tokyo, as well as Pierre Cheung, … [Read more...] about Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
Asian broadcasters snaffle Taffy Entertainment’s animation offerings
Paris – Taffy Entertainment, a worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company, has sold animated series Code Lyoko, Fantastic Four, Dive Olly Dive! and Dr. Dog to Asian broadcasters. Hong Kong’s ATV, Philippines’ ABS-CBN and OBS Korea picked up Fantastic Four while Animax in Korea and Pakistan’s Starlight took the first season of Code Lyoko. Cartoon Network India, Cineplex Thailand and Indonesia’s TPI bought Dive Olly Dive! HBO Asia fetched Dr … [Read more...] about Asian broadcasters snaffle Taffy Entertainment’s animation offerings