Sydney- Veteran producer and broadcasting executive Sandra Levy has been appointed Director of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, succeeding the retiring Malcolm Long. The School’s Sydney’s headquarters will move to purpose-built facilities at Moore Park, near Fox Studios early next year, and new specialist courses will be introduced, covering screen business skills and digital media production. Levy’s track record includes Director of ABC Television from 2001 to … [Read more...] about Sandra Levy named head of Australian Film Television and Radio School
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Endemol appoints Andy Ward to head up Virtual Me
Hilversum- International projects executive Andy Ward will head up the global Endemol team in its creative partnership with games giant Electronic Arts (EA). The collaboration brings together Endemol's television brands and EA's entertainment software technology to create Virtual Me, a new digital entertainment concept aimed to bridge the divide between TV and videogames. As Director of Business Development, Ward reports to Endemol International's Senior Executive Director, Creative & Commercial … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Andy Ward to head up Virtual Me
J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. will be the first in Japan to broadcast sports dedicated channel J sports Plus in HD starting July 1. J:COM TV Digital subscribers can tune in to the new channel for an additional fee of 1,365 yen (US$11, tax inclusive). J sports Plus will cover the Tour de France cycling race with travel information about various French regions in HD over three weeks in July. Between end of July and beginning of August, J SPORTS will cover the 24th FIBA Asia … [Read more...] about J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
MediaCorp unveils projects at Shanghai Television Festival
Shanghai- This year’s Shanghai Television Festival saw Singapore's MediaCorp unveil several ventures as its strengthens ties with Chinese broadcasters. MediaCorp announced it’s teaming again with CCTV to stage the eighth annual International Inter-Varsity Debate, an event which has attracted participants from across the region as well as the U.S., Canada and the Middle East. MediaCorp's news and current affairs arm indicated it will produce more long-form features and documentaries … [Read more...] about MediaCorp unveils projects at Shanghai Television Festival
Toei Animation and Elastic Rights secure Pretty Cure distribution in Spain
Tokyo- Toei Animation Co. Ltd. and Spanish brand management company Elastic Rights have secured sales for seasons one and two of animated series Pretty Cure with Spanish broadcasters. Disney’s Jetix acquired pay TV rights for Pretty Cure, with the series scheduled to run from June 25 to September 8. Cuatro secured free TV rights, with the second run of both seasons to start in early July. Clan TVE acquired free dtz rights for the series and will begin broadcast on June 28. Pretty Cure is a … [Read more...] about Toei Animation and Elastic Rights secure Pretty Cure distribution in Spain
CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
Singapore– CNBC and The Philippines’ 24-hour ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) will collaborate in content distribution and share editorial resources. ANC will air CNBC’s Cash Flow LIVE, from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm (SIN/HK) on weekdays, as well as episodes of Managing Asia once a week. It will also produce live business reports or cut-ins to air within Cash Flow for at least twice a week. … [Read more...] about CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
