Sydney - Beyond Distribution has been appointed worldwide distributor of two new culinary docu-drama series, Chef School and Fink. Both will be launched at MIPTV held 7-11 April in Cannes. Produced by Red Apple Entertainment, Chef School follows a group of new cooking students through a two-year program, constantly evaluated by industry professionals at the behind-the-scenes series set at a kitchen boot camp and school. Fink follows culinary arts teacher Paul Finkelstein or 'Fink' who attempts … [Read more...] about Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
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Daystar Television Network joins SatLink’s channel line-up on AsiaSat 2
Jerusalem, Israel - Christian TV network Daystar Television Network is using the SatLink Communications teleport to launch the TV channel to SatLink's AsiaSat 2 Multiple Channels Per Carrier (MCPC) digital platform to reach Asia. Daystar is a family and ministry oriented channel providing interdenominational and multi-cultural programming including contemporary music videos, animation, original programs such as Celebration and the Joni Show, and is available in the US and various countries via … [Read more...] about Daystar Television Network joins SatLink’s channel line-up on AsiaSat 2
Gregg Daffner resigns from Asia Broadcast Satellite
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite's (ABS) president and co-founder Gregg Daffner will step down from his position from April 1, 2008. He will remain as a strategic advisor to the company as well as a significant individual shareholder. Leaving the company, Daffner is looking to utilize his 20 years of experience in the satellite industry for future "challenges and opportunities" on his return to the US. During his tenure at ABS, Daffner worked with ABS' CEO and co-founder Tom Choi to acquire … [Read more...] about Gregg Daffner resigns from Asia Broadcast Satellite
C4i expands sales and acquisitions teams
London - Channel 4 International (C4i), part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has promoted Patrick Roberts to vice president, international sales and has expanded its sales and acquisitions teams. As VP, international sales, Roberts is responsible for sales to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, USA, Canada, and the UK. He was formerly senior sales executive, and joined C4i more than ten years ago. Joining the C4i sales team as senior sales executives are Nicola Richards and Rosi Krupa. Richards … [Read more...] about C4i expands sales and acquisitions teams
SingTel scores 2009-2012 UEFA Champions League and Cup rights
Singapore – The latest salvo fired in the pay TV battle in Singapore saw Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) take exclusive media rights including mobile, Internet and pay TV rights to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup European football competitions from 2009-2012. Both competitions have been broadcast on ESPN and STAR Sports channels packaged by ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), carried on StarHub Digital Cable. SingTel is planning to stream UEFA Champions League and Cup games live and … [Read more...] about SingTel scores 2009-2012 UEFA Champions League and Cup rights
Toei awards One Piece DVD distribution rights to Kana Home Video
Tokyo – Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has licensed DVD distribution rights to its anime series One Piece to Dargaud-Lombard’s subsidiary Kana Home Video. Under the agreement, Kana Home Video has DVD distribution rights to the series’ first 143 episodes for France, French-speaking territories including Luxemburg, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, French Dom-Tom and dependences, Belgium as well as Netherlands. Toei Animation is currently revising the French dubbing with new voice castings … [Read more...] about Toei awards One Piece DVD distribution rights to Kana Home Video