Sydney - Beyond Distribution has picked up the second series of Numberjacks (20 x 15 min) that is currently in production to deliver throughout 2009. Beyond first launched the initial series of 45 x 15 minutes episodes, followed by two specials. Numberjacks currently airs in over 40 countries with Beyond securing deals in territories including United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel, Germany, France, Russia and Mexico. Numberjacks is a part CGI animation and … [Read more...] about Beyond secures Numberjacks 2
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van Zwanenberg departs BBC Worldwide Channels
Singapore - Nic van Zwanenberg, BBC Worldwide Channels' director, distribution and development, Greater and Indo-China, left the company at the end of December 2008. During his 15 years with BBC World News and BBC Worldwide, Nic managed the distribution business for BBC World News in East Asia as well as BBC Worldwide's channels in Greater and Indo China. Following the alignment of BBC World News with BBC Worldwide Channels, van Zwanenberg gained a greater portfolio of channels, but his … [Read more...] about van Zwanenberg departs BBC Worldwide Channels
Kim quits Bloomberg TV to head up Technicolor, Thomson Asia Pacific
Singapore - From January 2009, Jimmy Kim joins Technicolor, Thomson as managing director of Asia Pacific. For the past two years, Kim has been head of distribution and new media, Bloomberg Television Asia Pacific. Prior to that, he spent three years with CNBC Asia Pacific. Shawn Galey, who heads up Bloomberg TV Asia Pacific, could not comment on the news of Kim's departure, nor on editorial changes rumored at the business news network. Said Kim, "It's been fantastic 2 years with BTV and … [Read more...] about Kim quits Bloomberg TV to head up Technicolor, Thomson Asia Pacific
van Zwanenberg departs BBC Worldwide Channels
Singapore – It has been announced that Nic van Zwanenberg, BBC Worldwide Channels’ director, distribution and development, Greater and Indo-China, will be leaving the company at the end of December 2008. During his 15 years with BBC World News and BBC Worldwide, Nic managed the distribution business for BBC World News in East Asia as well as BBC Worldwide’s channels in Greater and Indo China. Following the alignment of BBC World News with BBC Worldwide Channels, van Zwanenberg … [Read more...] about van Zwanenberg departs BBC Worldwide Channels
Kim quits Bloomberg TV to head up Technicolor Asia Pacific
Singapore – From January 2009, Jimmy Kim will join Technicolor, Thomson as managing director of Asia Pacific. For the past two years, Kim has been head of distribution and new media, Bloomberg Television Asia Pacific. Prior to that, he spent three years with CNBC Asia Pacific. Shawn Galey, who heads up Bloomberg TV Asia Pacific, could not comment on the news of Kim’s departure, nor on editorial changes rumored at the business news network. Said Kim, “It's been fantastic 2 years … [Read more...] about Kim quits Bloomberg TV to head up Technicolor Asia Pacific
Star makes its debut on Comcast Cable in California
San Ramon - Comcast and Star announced the launch of Star India Plus across Comcast's digital cable platform in California on December 18. As part of the signed distribution deal, four additional Indian channels, Star One, Star India Gold, Star India News and Vijay will also be available for Comcast distribution. Hindi general entertainmen channel, Star India Plus features prime time programs including soap operas such as Kis Desh Mein hai Meraa Dil and Bidaai as well as some of the India's … [Read more...] about Star makes its debut on Comcast Cable in California