Singapore – Man Shu Sum will join Mark Burnett Productions Asia (MBPA) as chief executive officer, leaving his positions of director of strategic relations at the Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore and director of Singapore Film Commission (SFC). Although he leaves MDA on May 14, 2008, Man will remain as a board member of the SFC. Still based in Singapore, Man will lead MBPA which will produce reality shows, game shows, formats and scripted dramas, with a focus on original … [Read more...] about Man Shu Sum to head Mark Burnett Productions Asia as CEO
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SPTI promotes Kalle to SVP, int’l networks, Chien expands role
Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Television International's (SPTI) international networks group has promoted Superna Kalle to senior vice president to oversee its TV networks business in India. George Chien, vice president, international networks, expands his role to lead SPTI's international networks business in Southeast Asia and Japan, while working with Kalle on the Indian channels. Both are based at SPTI’s global headquarters in Culver City, California, and report to Andy … [Read more...] about SPTI promotes Kalle to SVP, int’l networks, Chien expands role
Grubbs joins TENA as regional director, interactive media
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc. (TENA) has appointed Benjamin J. Grubbs to the newly-created position of regional director, interactive media, to lead its interactive media development strategy. Grubbs oversees development and management of TENA’s interactive business and will focus on creating and executing first-in-market initiatives, following the company’s recent investments in its online offerings to provide targeted ‘websumer’ interaction. He will also … [Read more...] about Grubbs joins TENA as regional director, interactive media
Viaccess to buy out Orca Interactive
Ra’anana, Israel – Viaccess, the France Telecom subsidiary specializing in content protection, conditional access and DRM solutions, will acquire a 100% stake in Orca Interactive Ltd, a provider of IPTV middleware and applications for an estimated US$21.4million. Completion of the transaction is subject to conditions precedent and to the approval by Orca Interactive’s shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting. Through the acquisition, Viaccess and Orca look to improve … [Read more...] about Viaccess to buy out Orca Interactive
Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Nadine Nohr, managing director of Granada International will step down from her position and leave ITV to concentrate on other challenges. She will stay with the company as a consultant for three months for the transition. During her tenure at ITV, Nohr led four mergers, achieved significant growth in revenue, international expansion of the company and investment in independent production. She was also appointed Chair of international development charity Every Child in January 2008. Nohr said, … [Read more...] about Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board also thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer formed and led … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’