Tokyo- MHz Networks will present 24-hour English-language international channel NHK World TV to viewers in Washington D.C. starting July 2007. MHz Networks will broadcast NHK World TV on its sixth international channel MHz 6, following France 24, Russian World TV, Russia Today and NTA (Nigerian Television Authority). Headquartered in Virginia, MHz Networks' broadcast reaches Washington D.C. and surrounding suburbs. NHK World TV will also be available via cable services in the areas that carry … [Read more...] about NHK World in U.S. carriage deal
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James Packer, former media mogul
Sydney- The Packer dynasty's reign in Australian media is over. James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the eastern States Nine Network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake in the company from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie is expected to become chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media … [Read more...] about James Packer, former media mogul
Daniel Shum joins Disney Channel Asia Pacific as head of Consumer Strategy and Research
Hong Kong- Daniel Shum has been appointed Vice President of Consumer Strategy and Research for Disney Channel Asia Pacific. Based at the regional headquarters in Hong Kong, he reports to Nicky Parkinson, Senior Vice President of Disney Channel Asia Pacific, Kelly Pena, Vice President, and Jill Dowless, Vice President at Disney-ABC global research group in Burbank. Shum will direct all regional brand and consumer research studies and define marketing and programming strategies for key franchises. … [Read more...] about Daniel Shum joins Disney Channel Asia Pacific as head of Consumer Strategy and Research
Beyond Distribution clinches various deals in Asia
Sydney- Beyond Distribution has signed a raft of distribution deals in Asia following MIPTV. Pre-school series New MacDonald's Farm will make its debut in Vietnam while the third instalment was picked up by MediaCorp's Kids Central in Singapore and Thailand's UBC. Health and lifestyle series What's Good For You has been sold into Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Malaysia. In addition, BBC U.K. CBeebies' series Numberjacks has been sold to video in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia. … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution clinches various deals in Asia
James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Sydney- James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the Nine network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie becomes chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media board. PBL sold the 25% stake to CVC for A$515 million (US$426 million). PBL also agreed to sell its … [Read more...] about James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Decode Entertainment’s Naughty Naughty Pets to bow in Japan
Toronto / London- Children and family entertainment specialist Decode Entertainment signed a deal with Japan’s NHK to bring animation Naughty Naughty Pets to its Saturday morning schedule. The CBC-commissioned series of shorts (26 x 3 mins) is airing on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and on Boomerang and is available on mobile and CN video. Decode has also signed a deal for Naughty Naughty Pets with Mexican network Canal Once and is developing the shorts into a long form series. Naughty … [Read more...] about Decode Entertainment’s Naughty Naughty Pets to bow in Japan