Universal City, California – NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution has promoted Justin Che to senior vice president, and Sandra Chang to vice president, international new media licensing. Both are based in Los Angeles and report to Beth Minehart, executive vice president, international new media licensing. Che supports all aspects of new media licensing for NBCU’s product outside of the US and Canada, focusing on Asia including Australia. Chang’s primary … [Read more...] about NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
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Sundream Motion Pictures pacts with The Weinstein Company
Hong Kong: Sundream Motion Pictures has closed an output deal and co-production agreement with The Weinstein Company (TWC), and has also unveiled a slate of new productions. Under the agreement, Sundream, the film production arm of i-CABLE Communications, a cable TV service operator in Hong Kong, will oversee theatrical and video distribution of all TWC titles targeting the Hong Kong market including The Band's Visit, Teeth, Sicko, and Elite Squad, and will deliver some titles for broadcast on … [Read more...] about Sundream Motion Pictures pacts with The Weinstein Company
Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
Hong Kong – The Asian Film Awards (AFA) will raise the curtain for the month-long Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008 with a dash of glamour. To be held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the kudos event in its second year, will be graced by regional celebrities, artistes and filmmakers including Joan Chen, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Vivian Hsu, Jet Li, Song Hye Gyo, Stephanie Sun, Tsai Ming Liang, Asano Tadanobu, Nakatani Miki Yamada Yoji and Shawn Yue. Organized by the … [Read more...] about Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures will release romance classic Behind the Yellow Line in Blu-ray format from April 2008, as the first Shaw Brothers title launched in HD home entertainment format. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution & TV networks of Celestial Pictures said, “We are planning to release more Shaw Brothers classics in Blu-ray format to deliver the most advanced viewing experience to consumers as demand for high-definition content rises. We are also looking to … [Read more...] about Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
Multi-platform distribution and revenue diversification ‘crucial’ for broadcasters in 2008
London/Sydney - The coming 12 months will see the broadcast sector addressing new business models for distribution and advertising in a bid to retain and attract new audiences. This is one of the key conclusions drawn in ‘2008 Trends to Watch: Media and broadcasting technology’ a report from independent market analyst Datamonitor. The report says the transforming communications and entertainment sector is creating a challenging new environment for traditional broadcasters. In order … [Read more...] about Multi-platform distribution and revenue diversification ‘crucial’ for broadcasters in 2008