Seoul - Disney-ABC International Television, the Walt Disney Company’s international TV distribution arm, has inked an inaugural agreement with Korea’s terrestrial kids channel, Educational Broadcasting System (EBS), to air Playhouse Disney animated series for preschoolers. Under the deal, Disney preschool animation shows including Playhouse Disney's new My Friends Tigger & Pooh will debut on EBS in March 2008, while Little Einsteins, and Handy Manny will be broadcast a later date. … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC Int’l TV and Korea’s EBS seal deal for Playhouse Disney preschool series
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Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board also thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer formed and led … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
Universal City, California – NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution has promoted Justin Che to senior vice president, and Sandra Chang to vice president, of 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
Pfeiffer to leave Celestial Pictures
Hong Kong – William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, will leave the company on March 9, 2008. Celestial staff has been informed of his exit, and an official announcement is expected from Malaysian parent company Astro All Asia Networks. According to Variety Asia, Pfeiffer has led Celestial Pictures’ TV channels and distribution business for seven years and is believed to be joining a media firm supported by a top Hollywood studio with multi-national financial backing. Celestial … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer to leave Celestial Pictures
SPTI ups Kalle to SVP, int’l networks, Chien expands role
Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Television International's (SPTI) international networks group has promoted Superna Kalle to senior vice president to oversee its TV networks business in India. George Chien, vice president, international networks, expands his role to lead SPTI's international networks business in Southeast Asia and Japan, while working with Kalle on the Indian channels. Both are based at SPTI’s global headquarters in Culver City, California, and report to Andy … [Read more...] about SPTI ups Kalle to SVP, int’l networks, Chien expands role
Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Singapore – SingTel and Al Jazeera have partnered to provide Al Jazeera English channel in Singapore on the former’s IPTV service, mio TV. Al Jazeera English is the first Middle East-based English language global news and current affairs channel and will air exclusively on mio TV channel 43 from March 1, 2008. The partnership also provides subscribers with access to the channel streamed live via 3G for mobile phones from April 2008 On the alliance, Low Ka Hoe, director of mio TV and … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV