London - ITV Global Entertainment president and MD Peter Iacono is believed to have left the company following last week's announcement of 600 layoffs. Unable to comment on events in the UK, James Ross, regional director, ITV Global Entertainment (who reports to Iacano) says Asia remains unaffected. Former president international features at Sony Pictures, Iacono was one of several high-profile hires made just over a year ago under ITV's director global content Dawn Airey. Airey had set lofty … [Read more...] about Iacono exits as troubled ITV lays off 600
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Disney’s High School Musical 4 to debut as a Disney Channel original movie in 2010
Singapore - High School Musical 4 will debut on television in a music and dance-filled Disney Channel original movie. Gary Marsh, president, entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide announced that a new cast of characters will be introduced, and production is scheduled to begin later this year for premiere on Disney Channel in 2010. High School Musical 4, the fourth story in the celebrated franchise that became a cultural sensation, fueled unprecedented digital music downloads and underscored … [Read more...] about Disney’s High School Musical 4 to debut as a Disney Channel original movie in 2010
No replacement for Whitehead at Discovery
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia Pacific is not believed to be seeking an immediate replacement for senior vice president revenue Mark Whitehead following his resignation on 18 February 2009. "Mark is serving out his notice at this moment; at this time, the regional advertising sales team will report into me. We have a strong regional advertising sales team and I'm confident in their ability to continue to drive our business," said DNAP's executive vice president and managing director Tom … [Read more...] about No replacement for Whitehead at Discovery
AAAN continues Asia rollout
Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) continues to expand in South East Asia with new carriage deals in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, and the appointment of a distribution representative in Thailand. In the Philippines, an agreement was signed with leading cable TV service provider, SkyCable, for AAAN's full suite of channels. HISTORY, BIO and CI launched last week on SkyCable in Metro Manila, while HISTORY HD will launch in April 2009. Earlier in February, separate agreements were … [Read more...] about AAAN continues Asia rollout
Turner & Warner Bros launches new channel WB in India
New Delhi/Burbank, Calif. - Turner and Warner Bros. Entertainment has announced the launch of WB, a new Warner-branded channel for India featuring blockbuster motion pictures and hit television series. The 24-hour, English-language entertainment channel will showcase programming from Warner Bros. International Television Distribution and will be available in India starting March 15. The channel will be distributed by Zee-Turner and will be available on both DTH and C&S platforms. … [Read more...] about Turner & Warner Bros launches new channel WB in India
Disney’s High School Musical 4 to debut as a Disney Channel original movie in 2010
Singapore – High School Musical 4 will debut on television in a music and dance-filled Disney Channel original movie. Gary Marsh, president, entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide announced that a new cast of characters will be introduced, and production is scheduled to begin later this year for premiere on Disney Channel in 2010. … [Read more...] about Disney’s High School Musical 4 to debut as a Disney Channel original movie in 2010