Sydney- BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed New Europe with Michael Palin, the new 6 x 50' series from the intrepid adventurer as he explores 20 countries in Central and Easter Europe, to Television New Zealand, together with a new adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion (1 x 95') and the second series of drama Torchwood (13 x 50') and Primeval (7 x 50'). … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
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Five Shanghai nominations for BBC Worldwide
Shanghai- Planet Earth, Born Equal, After Thomas, and Recovery have been nominated for the Shanghai Television Festival's Magnolia Awards. This year's fest runs June 11-15. From Pole to Pole, episode one of the Planet Earth series, has been nominated for Best Nature Documentary. Born Equal has received two nominations - Best TV Film and Best Screenplay (TV Film). Meanwhile in the Best Director category, Simon Shore has been nominated for his direction on the true story After Thomas, and David … [Read more...] about Five Shanghai nominations for BBC Worldwide
NHK World in U.S. carriage deal
Tokyo- MHz Networks will present 24-hour English-language international channel NHK World TV to viewers in Washington D.C. starting July 2007. MHz Networks will broadcast NHK World TV on its sixth international channel MHz 6, following France 24, Russian World TV, Russia Today and NTA (Nigerian Television Authority). Headquartered in Virginia, MHz Networks' broadcast reaches Washington D.C. and surrounding suburbs. NHK World TV will also be available via cable services in the areas that carry … [Read more...] about NHK World in U.S. carriage deal
James Packer, former media mogul
Sydney- The Packer dynasty's reign in Australian media is over. James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the eastern States Nine Network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake in the company from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie is expected to become chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media … [Read more...] about James Packer, former media mogul
Daniel Shum joins Disney Channel Asia Pacific as head of Consumer Strategy and Research
Hong Kong- Daniel Shum has been appointed Vice President of Consumer Strategy and Research for Disney Channel Asia Pacific. Based at the regional headquarters in Hong Kong, he reports to Nicky Parkinson, Senior Vice President of Disney Channel Asia Pacific, Kelly Pena, Vice President, and Jill Dowless, Vice President at Disney-ABC global research group in Burbank. Shum will direct all regional brand and consumer research studies and define marketing and programming strategies for key franchises. … [Read more...] about Daniel Shum joins Disney Channel Asia Pacific as head of Consumer Strategy and Research
FremantleMedia Enterprises announces series of appointments
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced appointments and promotions within its ancillary rights business across Asia Pacific as part of its growth in the region. Malti Peplow takes the newly created position of Director, Sponsorship & Interactive, Asia, responsible for exploiting regional brands including Indonesian Idol, Singapore Idol, Indian Idol, The Price Is Right, Family Feud and The Mission across consumer products, telephony and voting, live events, interactive and wireless as … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises announces series of appointments