Singapore- AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), the new joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Networks, has poached executives from other regional broadcasters to run the company. Louis Boswell joins as General Manager, Michele Schofield as Director of Content - Programming, Acquisitions & Production, and Connie Lai as Director of Marketing. AETN All Asia Networks will launch and operate branded channels and services across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It plans to launch … [Read more...] about All new executive team for AETN All Asia Networks
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Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
Los Angeles- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) has renewed multi-genre, multi-year volume agreements with Singapore's MediaCorp TV and with the Philippines' ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation's youth targeted free-to-air channel, Studio 23. MediaCorp TV's free-to-air network Channel 5 will carry programmes including Desperate Housewives, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds and The Amazing Race along with new shows Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters. Deal also … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
All new team for AETN All Asia Networks
Singapore- AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Networks, has appointed Louis Boswell as General Manager, Michele Schofield as Director of Content – Programming, Acquisitions & Production and Connie Lai as Director of Marketing. AAAN was recently formed to launch and operate branded channels and services across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and will launch The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in Q2 and Q3 2007. … [Read more...] about All new team for AETN All Asia Networks
Marenzi named MGM’s Co-President MGM World Television
Los Angeles - Veteran TV executive Gary Marenzi has joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) as Co-President of Worldwide Television, sharing overall responsibility for the division with Jim Packer. Together the two execs will oversee the studio’s television sales operations, with Marenzi focusing on the international marketplace. Packer will focus on television distribution, channels and digital media for North America. The Co-Presidents report directly to MGM Chief Operating Officer … [Read more...] about Marenzi named MGM’s Co-President MGM World Television
Walt Disney Co’s Cheung upped to Greater China role
Hong Kong - The Walt Disney Company has expanded China country manager Stanley Cheung’s role to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Greater China. Covering China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (excluding Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai-based Chueng reports to Andy Bird, president, Walt Disney International. “International expansion and growth of the Disney brand in emerging markets is a key priority for the Company. This new Greater China structure, … [Read more...] about Walt Disney Co’s Cheung upped to Greater China role
Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Singapore-The Hallmark Channel has grabbed exclusive pan-regional cable and satellite rights in Asia to The Oprah Winfrey Show, which has been screening on Star World. Channel owners Sparrowhawk Media announced the deal today after sealing a deal with CBS Paramount International, the international distributor of the long-running talk show. The show will launch on the Hallmark Channel in Asia in June. Hallmark Channel Managing Director (Asia Pacific) Andrew Hannah said: "This is a truly fantastic … [Read more...] about Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia