Following a USA syndication launch in 2008, Zodiac Island is broadcast on more than 80 US TV stations, reaching over 80 million US households. To celebrate its USA success, Zodiac Island is now ready for international markets with the appointment of Gary Pudney, managing director of Typhoon Distribution, with their international headquarters based in Hong Kong. Produced by WeR1 World Network based in Hawaii; Zodiac Island is an all new educational & instructional formatted 13 x 22 minute … [Read more...] about Zodiac Island goes international
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Ross Pollack confirmed as CEO Celestial Pictures
Hong Kong — Celestial Pictures today announced the appointment of Ross Pollack to the position of Chief Executive Officer, confirming a Television Asia Plus report mid-June 2009. The position has remained vacant since William Pfeiffer’s departure 9 March 2008 on the expiry of his contract. Pollack will focus on developing and implementing strategies that will create additional value for the Shaw Brothers film library, Celestial Pictures’ channel bouquet, as well as the production and … [Read more...] about Ross Pollack confirmed as CEO Celestial Pictures
Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as SVP distribution at Sony Pictures Television
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today that Angel Orengo has been named senior vice president, distribution, Asia-Pacific. Relocating to SPT’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, starting 1 August 2009, he will oversee SPT’s distribution efforts in all of Asia, plus Australia and New Zealand. Orengo reports to Keith Le Goy, SPT’s president, international distribution. “Angel has brilliantly led the expansion of SPT’s distribution business … [Read more...] about Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as SVP distribution at Sony Pictures Television
FremantleMedia announces third season of Singapore Idol
London - FremantleMedia announced that Singapore Idol goes to air for its third season in August on MediaCorp TV Singapore. "FremantleMedia has taken the Idols programme to more than 40 countries around the world with great success, and we're delighted to be working with MediaCorp TV Singapore for the third time," says Patrick Schult, CEO of FremantleMedia Asia. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces third season of Singapore Idol
FremantleMedia announces third season of Singapore Idol
London – FremantleMedia announced that Singapore Idol goes to air for its third season in August on MediaCorp TV Singapore. “FremantleMedia has taken the Idols programme to more than 40 countries around the world with great success, and we’re delighted to be working with MediaCorp TV Singapore for the third time,” says Patrick Schult, CEO of FremantleMedia Asia. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces third season of Singapore Idol
CNBC back in Taiwan – on TFN Media’s New TV
Singapore – CNBC Asia Pacific is back in Taiwan after a three-year hiatus in that market. From today, 1 July 2009, CNBC Asia Pacific is available on Channel 309 to subscribers on TFN Media’s newly formed digital CATV service, New TV. TFN Media is wholly owned by Taiwan Mobile Co., Taiwan’s leading mobile operator, which has over 6.5 million mobile subscribers and 550,000 cable subscribers in the market. TFN Media is targetting 100,000 subscribers to New TV within 3 years. … [Read more...] about CNBC back in Taiwan – on TFN Media’s New TV