Sydney/Burbank – Melissa Dixon has been promoted to vice president and general manager, Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand, replacing Michael Cairns who has been named to lead Disney Channels UK and Ireland. Reporting to Rich Ross, president, Disney Channels Worldwide, Dixon, a Melbourne native, will relocate to Sydney from Disney Channel's regional office in Hong Kong from April 2008. She will manage Disney Channels and Playhouse Disney channels in Australia and New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Dixon upped as VP and GM, Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand
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Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Singapore – SingTel and Al Jazeera have partnered to provide Al Jazeera English channel in Singapore on the former’s IPTV service, mio TV. Al Jazeera English is the first Middle East-based English language global news and current affairs channel and will air exclusively on mio TV channel 43 from March 1, 2008. The partnership also provides subscribers with access to the channel streamed live via 3G for mobile phones from April 2008 On the alliance, Low Ka Hoe, director of mio TV and … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
Mumbai – Indian media and entertainment group Sahara One launched the Firangi channel on February 25, 2008. Firangi is positioned to showcase international television programming in Hindi in what is touted as a newly-created category of programming, World Television. Firangi channel offers the entire spectrum of entertainment programming sourced from across the world and dubbed in Hindi. This includes telenovelas, sitcoms, adventure shows and international films. Among the shows airing is … [Read more...] about Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
MediaCorp to launch Vasantham and Central channels
Singapore – MediaCorp will launch dedicated TV channels, Vasantham in Indian languages and Central for children, making MediaCorp TV’s free-to-air offerings one of the largest in Asia. The new channels are being expanded from the current Vasantham Central and Kids Central segments on MediaCorp’s Arts Central channel. Targeting to serve the growing Indian community in Singapore, Vasantham, is slated to debut Q4, 2008 to provide family-focused entertainment including locally … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to launch Vasantham and Central channels
Raft of Korean deals for BBC Worldwide
Brighton – BBC Worldwide’s (BBCW) Asian sales team has secured a raft of deals in Korea. KBS, BBCW’s biggest client in Korea, has added the likes of Mistresses, series three of Doctor Who and Diana – Last Days of a Princess, to previous buys Primeval and Robin Hood. OBS will air Bodies, while The Office and Extras have been sold to Fox Life in Korea. Drama shows, including Miss Austen Regrets, Sense and Sensibility, Frankenstein, and factual fare like Michael … [Read more...] about Raft of Korean deals for BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide launches Asian co-prod A History of Beijing
Brighton, UK – The BBC Showcase 2008 saw BBC Worldwide launch its new regional co-production A History of Beijing, a documentary series offering an in-depth tour of the Chinese capital and its people. Co-produced with Beijing TV and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, A History of Beijing marks the first collaboration for BBC Worldwide’s Global Channels business since its launch in 2006. Originally shot by Beijing TV as a 12-part series, A History of Beijing features … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches Asian co-prod A History of Beijing