London - Nominations are open for World Challenge, the worldwide competition that rewards projects and small businesses showing enterprise and innovation, as the global contest enters its sixth year. BBC World News and Newsweek have once again teamed up with Shell to identify and reward people and groups that bring economic, social and environmental benefits to their local communities. Nominations must be submitted through the World Challenge website - theworldchallenge.co.uk - by midnight … [Read more...] about World Challenge extends into sixth year
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FIC announces aggressive expansion plan in the Philippines
Fox International Channels (FIC) is committing more resources to the Philippines in an aggressive localization strategy. Company says that with Philippine-dedicated satellite feeds in place, this strategy will deliver more locally produced content and more locally relevant programming and advertising to the network's fast growing base of cable households. The expanded local team is led by Territory Director Jude Turcuato, who joined FIC in June 2009 to build the network's on-the-ground … [Read more...] about FIC announces aggressive expansion plan in the Philippines
TVB senior management involved in corruption investigation
Hong Kong - Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) confirmed last week that three of their senior management staff are involved in a corruption investigation. It is widely believed that one of the management staff involved in the investigation is Stephen Chan, general manager of TVB. According to local reports, the three senior management were involved in an investigation conducted by the city's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Thursday related to alleged corrupt practices. TVB … [Read more...] about TVB senior management involved in corruption investigation
The Walt Disney Company India announces first studio production for Southern
Mumbai - The Walt Disney Company in India officially announced its first locally developed studio project aimed specifically at Southern audiences, a yet to be named epic fantasy adventure, scheduled for release in January 2011. The film, which commenced production in November 2009, features a host of leading local talent. A fantasy adventure film set in the fictitious teardrop shaped land of Sangarashtra, the film explores the inseparable bond between man and the myths that remain relevant even … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company India announces first studio production for Southern
Celestial Pictures fires, and hires, in reorganization
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures has laid off a number of staff, as well as recruiting in a couple of key areas, in a reorganization under September 2009-appointed CEO Ross Pollack. Changes were hardly unexpected and in some respect overdue, as the company had functioned without a CEO since the 2008 departure of William Pfeiffer. The extent of the lay-offs is in the region of 30 percent of a workforce believed to be around 100 strong. No one job function or department has been harder hit than any … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures fires, and hires, in reorganization
PCCW reports annual results for 2009
Hong Kong - PCCW Limited reported the audited consolidated results of the company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2009. "Against a backdrop of economic downturn, intense market competition and adverse regulatory decisions, the Company recorded a satisfactory performance in 2009," said PCCW in a statement. Consolidated profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009 jumped 18% to HK$1,506 million. Core EBITDA for the year ended … [Read more...] about PCCW reports annual results for 2009