Sydney- In the footsteps of Australia's Next Top Model, pay TV channel Fox8 has commissioned Granada to produce Runway to LA, a five-part observational reality series. Runway to LA will follow the journey of Jordan Loukas, the people’s choice winner (but third placed overall) in this year’s Australia’s Next Top Model, as she’s challenged to see if she has what it takes to succeed in the international fashion world. Charlotte Dawson, a feisty Australia’s Next Top … [Read more...] about Australia’s third top model to take the Runway to LA
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Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
Sydney- Paramount Pictures Worldwide Distribution has opened a Sydney office headed by Irene Read as Vice President, Television Distribution, Asia Pacific, Africa & Middle East. Formerly with Alliance Atlantis, Read oversees all licensing activities for the region. Caroline Legge, who worked for Paramount in London and most recently with Australian pay TV firm Movie Network, serves as Sales Manager. Alex Trippas, who also spent time with NBC Universal in London, then with BBC Worldwide in … [Read more...] about Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
DEF sponsors green shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan
Singapore / Taipei- Delta Electronics Foundation (DEF), funded by Delta Group, a provider of switching power supplies, has inked sponsorship deals with Discovery Networks Asia for shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan, starting in September. Sponsored programs include new series Building the Future, which premieres in Taiwan on Sept. 17 and will air Monday – Thursday at 2200 hours (SIN/HK), Agreement also covers the Spotlight Earth strip, which screens programming in line … [Read more...] about DEF sponsors green shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan
Beyond International take-over bid
Sydney--Investment firm Mariner Financial Limited has launched a take-over offer for Beyond International Limited, which values the Australian television producer-distributor at $A68.7 million ($US57.8 million). Mariner is offering $A1.15 per share, a 25% premium over Beyond's last sale price. Beyond International said it would "consider the offer in the context of other indicative proposals it has received" before making an announcement on the bid. Mariner already owns 11% of Beyond and is … [Read more...] about Beyond International take-over bid
E! International launches on Astro in Malaysia
Los Angeles- E! expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by launching its 24-hour channel on Astro in Malaysia. The channel provides entertainment and lifestyle programming including Live from the Red Carpet, E! News, The E! True Hollywood Story, the 101 and 50 Most entertainment countdown mini-series, the Forbes Specials and Style Star and new series including Kimora : Life In The Fab Lane and ISAAC to Astro's 2 million customers in Malaysia. Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, E! … [Read more...] about E! International launches on Astro in Malaysia
Al Jazeera English available on Astro Indonesia
Jakarta- Indonesian DTH service provider Astro Indonesia has started carrying Al Jazeera English, the 24-hour English language news and current affairs channel from Doha-based Al Jazeera Network. The agreement forms part of the basic content package which makes the channel available alongside other international news channels. The carriage deal with Astro Indonesia extends from existing ties between Al Jazeera Network and Astro, which has been carrying Al Jazeera English in Malaysia since the … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English available on Astro Indonesia