Universal City, California – NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution has promoted Justin Che to senior vice president, and Sandra Chang to vice president, international new media licensing. Both are based in Los Angeles and report to Beth Minehart, executive vice president, international new media licensing. Che supports all aspects of new media licensing for NBCU’s product outside of the US and Canada, focusing on Asia including Australia. Chang’s primary … [Read more...] about NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
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Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
Hong Kong – The Asian Film Awards (AFA) will raise the curtain for the month-long Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008 with a dash of glamour. To be held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the kudos event in its second year, will be graced by regional celebrities, artistes and filmmakers including Joan Chen, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Vivian Hsu, Jet Li, Song Hye Gyo, Stephanie Sun, Tsai Ming Liang, Asano Tadanobu, Nakatani Miki Yamada Yoji and Shawn Yue. Organized by the … [Read more...] about Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures will release romance classic Behind the Yellow Line in Blu-ray format from April 2008, as the first Shaw Brothers title launched in HD home entertainment format. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution & TV networks of Celestial Pictures said, “We are planning to release more Shaw Brothers classics in Blu-ray format to deliver the most advanced viewing experience to consumers as demand for high-definition content rises. We are also looking to … [Read more...] about Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
KidsCo to make Asia debut
London - KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal, DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment will launch on the Philippines’ SkyCable, South Korea’s Hana TV, Singapore’s mio TV and Palau’s PNCC on March 20, 2008. The Philippines’ Cable Boss has also been signed as KidsCo’s distributor in the market. Raymund Miranda, NBCU’s managing director, global networks, Asia Pacific, said, “KidsCo represents a unique opportunity for platforms to continue … [Read more...] about KidsCo to make Asia debut
UTV Network’s World Movies channel tops ratings
Mumbai – World Movies, UTV Network's first international movie channel launched February 3, 2008, has topped ratings among the target audience group C&S 15+ Sec A, and led English movie channels Pix and Zee Studio, and English entertainment channels AXN, Star World and Zee Café, according to TAM ratings released on March 13, 2008. Average time spent per viewer on World Movies grew more than 100% since launch to 14 minutes per week. Average time spent per viewer in Delhi was recorded at 22 … [Read more...] about UTV Network’s World Movies channel tops ratings
Qualcomm buys Xiam Technologies for US$32 million
San Diego - Qualcomm Inc., developer of wireless technologies and data solutions including the MediaFLO broadcast to mobile standard, has acquired Xiam Technologies Ltd, an Irish developer of wireless content targeting solutions for US$32million. The transaction will not affect Qualcomm's fiscal 2008 earnings. Through the acquisition, Qualcomm plans to offer Xiam's personalized targeting and recommendations technology, My Personal Offers System (MPOS), as a standalone product through Xiam as a … [Read more...] about Qualcomm buys Xiam Technologies for US$32 million