Mumbai: Rajat Jain managing director, The Walt Disney Company (India) Private Limited has decided to leave the Company to pursue new opportunities after spending almost three years with the Company. Andy Bird president, Walt Disney International said, “Rajat came in at the very start and has laid a strong foundation for growth for The Walt Disney Company in India. We would like to thank Rajat for his role in establishing the business to where it is today, and wish him well in … [Read more...] about Jain to quit as MD of Disney in India
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Judge awards damages to Foxtel for piracy
Sydney March 28- The Federal Court has awarded Australia's dominant pay TV platform Foxtel more than A$1 million (US$800,000) in damages in a civil suit against Mod Shop, a technology business in Western Australia which allegedly provided equipment, software and information to pirates. Judge Siopis ruled the Mod Shop's activities were illegal and said the damages recognized the importance of deterring pay TV piracy.Foxtel alleged Mod Shop sold equipment that assisted consumers … [Read more...] about Judge awards damages to Foxtel for piracy
Steve Macallister joins BBC Worldwide as Managing Director, Global TV Sales
London – Steve Macallister will join BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, as Managing Director, Global TV Sales in July 2007. He reports to BBC Worldwide’s Chief Executive Officer, John Smith and will sit on the company’s board. Macallister is responsible for exploiting BBC Worldwide’s intellectual property totaling 40,000 hours of programming, and will oversee the company’s annual sales event, BBC Showcase. Macallister was formerly Senior … [Read more...] about Steve Macallister joins BBC Worldwide as Managing Director, Global TV Sales
Jimmy Kim heads up Bloomberg TV’s network distribution in Asia
Singapore-Jimmy Kim has joined Bloomberg as Head of Network Distribution for Bloomberg Television, Asia-Pacific. He is also responsible for new media initiatives of the 24-hour business and financial news and information channel. Kim is based in Singapore and reports to Shawn Galey who oversees Bloomberg Television's commercial affairs in the region.Prior to joining Bloomberg Television, Kim was Regional Director for Network Distribution and Channel Strategy at CNBC Asia Pacific where he … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kim heads up Bloomberg TV’s network distribution in Asia
ABU guides broadcasters towards implementing DTV services
Kuala Lumpur- The ABU’s second international Digital Television Symposium 2007, being held in Kuala Lumpur March 26-29, is designed to help broadcasters implement DTV services and to provide updates on Mobile TV and HDTV.Speakers will include TV executives from Astro, Al Jazeera, DVB, Kordia, MediaCorp, Motion Pictures Association, Newtec, NHK, Nokia, Technomedia, Thomson, Quantel, Tektronix, TVB Hong Kong, Radio Frequency Systems and Rohde & Schwarz.“DTV will provide … [Read more...] about ABU guides broadcasters towards implementing DTV services
ANYTIME expanding deals to include SVOD, India and China
Singapore- ANYTIME Pte Ltd., Asia’s largest video-on-demand channel, has extended its long-term deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution to encompass subscription V0D as well as Internet distribution rights for NBC Universal feature films. The deal also includes the addition of two new territories in India and China.This follows arrangements with Sony and Warner for Internet rights to their films. “We are pursuing a range of rights extensions with all our … [Read more...] about ANYTIME expanding deals to include SVOD, India and China
