Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of the number one non-fiction media company Discovery Communications, today announced the appointment of Alice Foo as vice president, human resources. Based in DNAP's regional headquarters in Singapore, Foo is tasked with identifying, developing, and implementing corporate human resource strategies, initiatives and programmes for staff in Singapore and the company's offices in Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan. She is … [Read more...] about Foo heads up HR for Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
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NFB and NHK launch expanded cooperation with new agreement
Tokyo - The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 27 to serve as the basis for future collaboration. Signed in Tokyo by Government Film Commissioner NFB Commissioner Tom Perlmutter and Shigeo Fukuchi, president of NHK, in the presence of the Canadian Ambassador to Japan, Jonathan Fried, this latest agreement builds on the successes of a 2003 MOU, which had brought the two organizations together … [Read more...] about NFB and NHK launch expanded cooperation with new agreement
FIC on Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD
Taiwan - FOX International Channels (FIC), the international pay-TV arm of News Corporation, has launched three of its channels, BabyTV, FX and FOX Crime, to MOD viewers in Taiwan. This marks the first collaboration between MOD and FIC. The new channels each target a different audience and are expected to drive a growth in new subscriptions across different demographics for MOD. Baby TV is the first channel ever designed entirely for toddlers and their parents. FX caters to the entertainment … [Read more...] about FIC on Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD
Turner Entertainment appoints VP, Branding and Communications
Hong Kong - Soumitra (Sunny) Saha, senior vice president and general manager, Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA) has announced the appointment of Lucien Harrington to the newly created position of vice president, branding & communications, TENA. Based in TENA's regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Harrington will work closely with Turner's senior executive team to develop brand and communication strategies for continued growth and further expansion of its entertainment portfolio in the … [Read more...] about Turner Entertainment appoints VP, Branding and Communications
MEASAT-3 brings JimJam to Asia
Hong Kong - MEASAT and JimJam Television Ltd. announced an agreement to use the MEASAT-3 satellite for the distribution of the JimJam channel throughout the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Eastern Africa regions. "Working with MEASAT is an integral part of our distribution strategy for JimJam in Asia and the channel's expansion beyond Europe and the Middle East. MEASAT-3 provides us with the means to maximize distribution across the region," said Wayne Dunsford, general manager of JimJam. … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3 brings JimJam to Asia
Beyond into another children’s show
Beyond Productions is into production on a new children's television series, based on the best-seller Dorling Kindersley book, Crime Scene Detective. Crime Scene Detective is a children's programme where kids solve real mysteries with a hands-on approach to forensics. The series gives viewers the chance to play along and learn real-life detective skills. Beyond has pre-sold the series to Super RTL, Seven Network Australia and Television Ontario. The same three broadcasters were also onboard for … [Read more...] about Beyond into another children’s show