Montreal - Distraction joins forces with Australian production and distribution company dSP Beyond, to produce Distraction's format catalogue in Australia and New Zealand, whilst also developing new formats for the global market. The new joint venture will operate under the brand ‘dSP Beyond Distraction'. With this most recent production enterprise, Distraction is signalling its intent to expand and adapt to the ever-changing and growing demands of the international television industry. … [Read more...] about Distraction joins with Beyond
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BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution appoints VP Marketing
London - BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution has appointed Clare Vincent to the newly-created position of vice president marketing for the business. In this role, Vincent will be responsible for setting the overall strategic vision for marketing BBC Worldwide's distribution business around the world, encompassing presales and aftersales. Steve Macallister, BBC worldwide sales & distribution MD said, "Clare's focus will be to take the long view and develop an overarching marketing strategy that … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution appoints VP Marketing
Celestial Pictures to offer Mobile Content in Europe
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures has signed a licence agreement with AllTheContent (ATC), Switzerland’s leading content provider to distribute a range of kung fu mobile products in Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Switzerland, the first ever European distribution partnership for the company. Wallpapers, animated wallpapers, ring tones, video clips and sound bites adapted from the renowned Shaw Brothers Film Library are now available from VoxMobile in Luxembourg. Under the agreement, ATC will … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures to offer Mobile Content in Europe
Bharti Airtel launches DTH service
New Delhi - Bharti Airtel has launched its Direct to Home Service, Airtel Digital TV, looking to leverage the telco giant's 80 million subscriber base and brand name. New service is the sixth to launch in a market where DTH penetration is currently only around 3 percent of 225 million households. Airtel Digital TV will offer a total of 175 channels across 62 cities, The service comes at an entry cost of Rs 2,499 in north India, while price is lower in southern India where Sun Direct currently … [Read more...] about Bharti Airtel launches DTH service
Daniel Cheung appointed CEO of STAR Taiwan, Jason Siu appointed GM of Chinese Movies, STAR
Hong Kong / Taipei - STAR today announced that Daniel Cheung has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of STAR Taiwan and that Jason Siu, currently General Manager of STAR Taiwan, will move to a newly created position in Hong Kong as General Manager of Chinese Movies, STAR. Cheung, who has been serving as CEO of STAR JV and Indonesian terrestrial channel ANTV, will be tasked with leading STAR's Taiwan business. Cheung's previous key positions include COO of China Network Systems, a formerly … [Read more...] about Daniel Cheung appointed CEO of STAR Taiwan, Jason Siu appointed GM of Chinese Movies, STAR
Singapore rolls out the red carpet for 3DX: 3D Film and Entertainment Technology Festival
Singapore - the 3DX Film and Entertainment Technology Festival, being held from November 19 - 23 in Singapore, will feature actors Brendan Fraser and Christopher Lloyd to Jeffrey Katzenberg (CEO, Dreamworks Animation); James Cameron (Academy Award winning director and producer); Jim Gianopulos (chairman, 20th Century Fox); Dan Glickman (president, Motion Picture Association of America) and Mark Zoradi (president, Walt Disney Motion Pictures) making statements about the future trend and impact of … [Read more...] about Singapore rolls out the red carpet for 3DX: 3D Film and Entertainment Technology Festival