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
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Chunghwa Telecom to extend presence in mainland China
Taipei - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. will open a branch in mainland China this year to offer content-application services, according to chairman S.J. Lu, reports CENS.com. The report added that the project will be finalized by June. The pledge is linked to Lu`s statement made early this year that the company had planned to offer distribution channel and value-added services in the mainland. The telecom firm moved to launch investments in mainland China immediately after Taiwan government … [Read more...] about Chunghwa Telecom to extend presence in mainland China
Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Haryaty Abdul Rahman to the newly-created post of director of sales, Asia. Rahman will be based in Singapore and report to Ganesh Rajaram, senior vice president, international distribution and home entertainment, Asia. Rahman joins the company immediately and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the distribution and home entertainment businesses in select markets in Asia. Prior to FME, Rahman was senior manager with … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
FOX International Channels appoints M&C Saatchi to engage partners in aggressive trade marketing campaign
Hong Kong - FOX International Channels (FIC) has appointed M&C Saatchi to implement an aggressive regional marketing campaign designed to engage its expanding Asian trade community of pay TV platform operators, advertisers and media agencies. Launched at the end of February, M&C Saatchi has developed a series of sophisticated marketing collaterals resembling the jigsaw concept to highlight the content, reach, and impact of Asia's largest international broadcaster and advertising network. FIC's … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels appoints M&C Saatchi to engage partners in aggressive trade marketing campaign
Independent Film & Television Alliance urges strong conditions on the merger of Comcast and NBC
Washington - Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) President and CEO Jean Prewitt called for strong conditions to protect diversity of programming and varied voices. Representing the trade association for independent producers and distributors worldwide before the House Judiciary Committee, Prewitt criticized the merger of Comcast and NBC for threatening source diversity and the choice of the American people. "If allowed to go forward, the merger will give the American public far less … [Read more...] about Independent Film & Television Alliance urges strong conditions on the merger of Comcast and NBC
GlobeCast America appoints Jeff Casey as Vice President, Media Management
New York - GlobeCast America has appointed Jeff Casey as vice president of media management, based in the company's US headquarters in New York and reporting directly to the CEO of GlobeCast America, David Justin. Most recently vice president of global sales at Ascent Media, Casey will lead the development of GlobeCast's newly-launched Media Management activities in the US and Latin America. As such, he will be charged with leveraging GlobeCast's existing business of content distribution as well … [Read more...] about GlobeCast America appoints Jeff Casey as Vice President, Media Management