George Sakkalli has come on board Power, the European independent producer and distributor of feature films and TV mini series, as Vice President, Asian Sales and Distribution. Sakkalli was Vice President of Sales, Asia at Granada International where he sold ITV and third party UK/US content across terrestrial, satellite, cable, video/DVD, pay-per-view and broadband platforms. Power is doubling its global sales force under Chris Philip, Worldwide Sales President, as the company expands its … [Read more...] about George Sakkalli takes Power into Asia
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Sony Pictures Television and Australia’s Nine Network renew deal for five years
Sydney - Nine Network Australia has renewed its output deal with Sony Pictures Television for five years. Jeff Browne, Executive Director, Nine Network Australia said: "This deal is most significant in terms of securing top quality overseas content for the Nine Network.” Michael Healy, Nine's Director of Programming, said Nine is pleased with the Sony product for next year, including Cashmere Mafia, Viva Laughlin, Damages and Canterbury’s Law. … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and Australia’s Nine Network renew deal for five years
MediaCorp goes ‘Green’ with environmental awareness campaign
Singapore– On July 7 MediaCorp launched a month-long ‘Green Campaign’ across its television, news, radio and print businesses to raise environmental awareness. MediaCorp TV’s Channel 5 and Channel U aired Live Earth, a 24-hour concert performed on seven continents to raise awareness for climate change, non-stop from July 7 – 8. The concert featured musicians including Madonna, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Black Eyed Peas. Channel 5 also appealed to viewers to wear … [Read more...] about MediaCorp goes ‘Green’ with environmental awareness campaign
CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.
Philippines– The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) filed a Motion for Reconsideration at the Court of Appeals in Manila to reverse an appellate court decision to nullify search warrants issued against local cabler Telmarc Cable Corp. for acts of copyright infringement. Simon Twiston Davies, CASBAA Chief Executive Officer, believes the evidence submitted to the Regional Trial Court in 2005 is sufficient to have the judiciary reverse its ruling on the search … [Read more...] about CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.
MDA and KOCCA sign MOU to co-develop creative content industries
Singapore– The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and the Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) have inked an MOU to co-develop local creative content industries including media and digital media sectors by offering developmental programs and facilitating access to the global market. The agreement is expected to generate co-productions, training exchanges and joint marketing of content from Singaporean and Korean media companies. The MOU extends from four collaborations … [Read more...] about MDA and KOCCA sign MOU to co-develop creative content industries
Videofashion Network teams with M2B World
Singapore– Major fashion programming provider Videofashion Network has signed a five-year partnership with Singapore-based broadband entertainment provider M2B World Asia Pacific. In a deal that promises Made-for-Asia fashion TV shows and merchandizing, Videofashion Network’s programs will be available on the M2B service (M2B) from October 2007, adding to M2B’s offerings of more than 700 channels in Asia Pacific. M2B World also gains the rights to market and distribute … [Read more...] about Videofashion Network teams with M2B World
