Kuala Lumpur - ESPN STAR Sports today announced the launch of ESPNEWS, the first 24/7 sports news channel specially dedicated to Asian sports fans, on Astro's channel 818. Consisting of highlights, scores, updates and comprehensive sports information, ESPNEWS will provide Malaysian sports fans real-time sports news and action from their favorite sports. The new channel will deliver content from local, regional and international sporting events in a viewer-friendly format. The channel’s … [Read more...] about ESPNEWS launches in Malaysia on Astro
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Singapore content investment at risk
Hong Kong - Singapore's future as a regional hub is under threat as a result of new government rules for the pay-TV industry, said the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA). According to CASBAA, the latest “Media Conduct Code” mandates that key Singapore pay-TV programming is shared between cable operators StarHub and SingTel, depriving content owners and creators of their freedom to negotiate contracts in a competitive market. “Most importantly it is … [Read more...] about Singapore content investment at risk
BBC Worldwide bulks up sales side with new hire
Hollywood - BBC Worldwide has hired Paul Davis-Miller for a newly created position as senior vice president of fiction in the company's reconfigured sales and distribution division. Davis-Miller will team up with Greg Johnson, who was named the division's senior VP of factual last week. Their goal is to assess programming needs in their respective areas and strategise to meet them -- working in part with independent as well as BBC inhouse producers. Both will report to BBC Worldwide Americas … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide bulks up sales side with new hire
Ellis & Money leave Fox to pursue TheTMSWay
Hong Kong – Jonathan Ellis, senior vice president Fox One Stop Media, is leaving STAR Group – reportedly to become CEO of mobile solutions company TheTMSWay. Fox International Channels Asia’s vice president research and strategic sales Ben Money is also said to be leaving the company to become TheTMSWay’s managing director strategic sales and data management. TheTMSWay is a Hong Kong-based mobile technology company, co-founded by Frederick Saurat. Earlier this year, … [Read more...] about Ellis & Money leave Fox to pursue TheTMSWay
MediaCorp to air Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
Singapore - MediaCorp today announced it will be the official free-to-air broadcaster for the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Its network of television, radio, newspaper, and online platforms will deliver the content for YOG to the homes of Singapore viewers, listeners and readers from 14 to 26 August 2010. Starting 31 May, online portal www.xinmsn.com/yog goes live with news, blogs, telecast schedules, medal tallies, trivia, Team Singapore athlete profiles, photos and videos, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to air Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
BBC Worldwide appoints Matt Paice as EVP International Production
London - BBC Worldwide Content & Production has appointed Matt Paice to the role of executive vice president, international production. Reporting to managing director for BBC Worldwide Content & Production, Wayne Garvie, Paice will be responsible for BBC Worldwide’s global production network and formats business. Announcing the appointment, Garvie said, “We’ve spent the past two years establishing a network of studios and partnerships around the world. Our next focus is … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Matt Paice as EVP International Production