India’s economy recently crossed the USD one trillion mark. At an annual growth rate of six percent, this makes it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Demand for business and financial news is expected to increase among Indian households, which have already shown an affinity for economic news and information. With this growth, and potential demand as a backdrop, mid-September 2009 saw the announcement that Bloomberg and UTV would collaborate on a television channel to … [Read more...] about Bloomberg-UTV join forces in India
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CASBAA 2009
According to CASBAA, the multi-channel TV industry is more competitive than ever, with a major focus on growing business while navigating the new world of online media and digital content. The mantra that pay-TV is largely recession-proof has been put to the test this year, said Jack Wakshlag, chief research officer of Turner Broadcasting in the US. “Cable networks are experiencing less negative impact than print and the traditional broadcast networks despite the current challenging … [Read more...] about CASBAA 2009
Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
Burbank/ Shanghai - The Walt Disney Company in China has announced the start of production on its third local co-production project in jtwo years, Disney High School Musical: China. Working with local partners Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, the movie is planned for cinematic release in summer 2010. Under development for over a year, and created uniquely for Chinese audiences, Disney High School Musical: China is being filmed in Shanghai and features six new … [Read more...] about Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
Carolina Lightcap named President, Disney Channels Worldwide
Burbank - Carolina Lightcap has been promoted to president, Disney Channels Worldwide, it was announced by Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group, to whom she will report. A highly-regarded executive with more than 20 years in the media/entertainment industry, Lightcap joined The Walt Disney Company in 2000 and most recently served in the dual roles of senior vice president, Programming and Creative Affairs, Disney Channels Latin America, and … [Read more...] about Carolina Lightcap named President, Disney Channels Worldwide
Granada TV for December launch on StarHub
Singapore – ITV Studios Global Entertainment will launch Granada TV on 1 December 2009 on the StarHub pay TV platform. This landmark deal makes Granada TV one of the few channels that is accessible to every pay TV subscriber in Singapore, being available through both StarHub Cable TV and SingTel's mio TV IPTV. The channel will initially be free to all StarHub TV customers for six months (until 31 May 2010). Thereafter it will be part of a yet-to-be-announced packaging proposition. James … [Read more...] about Granada TV for December launch on StarHub
‘Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
Burbank/ Shanghai - The Walt Disney Company in China has announced the start of production on its third local co-production project in jtwo years, Disney High School Musical: China. Working with local partners Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, the movie is planned for cinematic release in summer 2010. Under development for over a year, and created uniquely for Chinese audiences, Disney High School Musical: China is being filmed in Shanghai and features six new … [Read more...] about ‘Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release