Los Angeles – Hollywood screenwriters have ended their strike following a 92.5% vote by members of the Writer Guild of America (WGA) in favour of resuming work after a three-month long dispute. The vote follows the presentation of a new contract to WGA members over the Feb 9 weekend. A second vote to ratify the contract will be held on Feb 25. Writers ceased work on Nov 5 and have caused TV programs, including the Golden Globes awards show, and movies to be postponed or cancelled, and has … [Read more...] about Writers’ strike ends
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StarHub scores EURO 2008 broadcast rights
Singapore – StarHub has won the exclusive broadcast rights to the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2008) to take place in Austria and Switzerland, from June 7 – 29, 2008. Rights cover live telecasts of all 31 matches from group phase to the final, as well as opening and closing ceremonies. The pay-TV operator is also planning to offer all EURO 2008 matches in HD. Adit Harinasuta, Head, Services & Solutions, StarHub said, “This win further augments StarHub's … [Read more...] about StarHub scores EURO 2008 broadcast rights
SPTI and Sony Ericsson spin-off motion-sensing CJ7 mobile game
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) and Sony Ericsson have launched the world’s first movie-inspired motion-sensing mobile game in conjunction with actor-director Stephen Chow’s latest effects-heavy drama-comedy CJ7. Featuring the alien pet from CJ7 as well as cartoon versions of the characters played by Stephen Chow and Xu Jiao, the mobile game translates motion into action on mobile screens without using the keypad on the handset. Players take on the … [Read more...] about SPTI and Sony Ericsson spin-off motion-sensing CJ7 mobile game
Diverse names Hannah Wesson as Development Executive
London – Diverse, part of the Zodiak group of companies, has appointed Hannah Wesson as Development Executive. She joins new hires Mark Roberts from Channel 4 and Ed Crick from TLC in the company’s expansion. Wesson joins from Silver River where she completed work on the Natural Born Sellers for ITV1. Her credits include Baby Borrowers, Filthy Rich and Homeless and Channel 4 documentary Can’t Stop Eating, BBC’s Dog Borstal as well as The Week the Women Went format. … [Read more...] about Diverse names Hannah Wesson as Development Executive
Genesis Networks partners ST Teleport for point of presence in Singapore
New York — Genesis Networks, provider of global video transmission services, has established a strategic point of presence (POP) in Singapore via its first regional partnership with Singapore-based ST Teleport. Genesis Networks is looking to capitalize on the infrastructure and geographical positioning of the country for the transport of full-time and ad hoc TV transmissions. Genesis’ new Singapore POP enables global broadcasters to reach audiences in Asia and Asian broadcasters deliver … [Read more...] about Genesis Networks partners ST Teleport for point of presence in Singapore
BBC Worldwide, Hardy & Sons and Left Bank Pictures in co-venture
London – Independent producer, Hardy & Sons, will re-launch as a new production company in partnership with Left Bank Pictures and BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide and Left Bank each hold a 15% stake in the JV, with the remaining 70% held by Hardy & Sons owner and Creative Director, Justin Hardy. The new venture is yet to be named and will focus on producing drama and documentary, drawing on Left Bank’s expertise in contemporary drama and film, and Hardy & Sons forte for historical drama … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide, Hardy & Sons and Left Bank Pictures in co-venture