Singapore- Kenneth Liang has rejoined MediaCorp as Executive Vice President, TV Programming and Production, Channel 5 from 1 June 2007. Liang will oversee the full spectrum of Network Programming and Promotions (NPP5) as well as MediaCorp Studios’ Production functions for Channel 5 currently provided by its English Entertainment Productions (EEP). Concurrently, Chang Long Jong, Deputy CEO (Television) will head TV Programming and Productions for Channels 8 & U. This unit comprises Network … [Read more...] about MediaCorp restructures top management in Programming, Productions and Promotions across Channels 5, 8 and U
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BBC’s global news audiences reach record 233 million
London- The global weekly audience for the combined international news services of BBC World Service radio, BBC World television and bbcnews.com hit a record 233 million during 2006/7, up 23 million on the prior year, according to independent surveys, which also found many users use more than one service. BBC World Service's weekly radio audience estimate is a record 183 million, up 20 million from last year. BBC World, the commercially-funded international English language news and information … [Read more...] about BBC’s global news audiences reach record 233 million
Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
Los Angeles- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) has renewed multi-genre, multi-year volume agreements with Singapore's MediaCorp TV and with the Philippines' ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation's youth targeted free-to-air channel, Studio 23. MediaCorp TV's free-to-air network Channel 5 will carry programmes including Desperate Housewives, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds and The Amazing Race along with new shows Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters. Deal also … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
Singapore- MediaCorp has promoted Daisy Irani to Head of MediaCorp TV12's Central Network Programming & Promotions (NPP), which comprises Kids Central, Vasantham Central and Arts Central, effective June 1. She will direct programming and promotion strategies for the channels and will concurrently head MediaCorp TV12's Creative Services Division, which won the Hitwise Award for two consecutive years for its Kids Central website. Besides being a producer and director, Irani is the Managing … [Read more...] about MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
No growing pains for BabyTV
Hong Kong- Fox International Channel's BabyTV is continuing to roll out in Asia, having launched on Phnom Penh Cable TV in Cambodia on May 1; the channel airs on now TV in Hong Kong, Indovision in Indonesia and on News Broadcasting Japan's FOXlife HD channel. Deals are "under discussion with all leading pay TV operators around the region," says Zubin Gandevia, Managing Director and EVP of Fox International Channels Asia. The exec reports the Hong Kong channel, which launched on March 7, had … [Read more...] about No growing pains for BabyTV
Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of US new season shows and renewals as the best in many years. Speaking upon his return from the annual Los Angeles screenings, Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said: "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade." Via its Fox deal, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder Club, Journeyman and K-Ville. Also on its slate are at least … [Read more...] about Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings