See-Saw Films’ joint Managing Directors Emile Sherman and Iain Canning announced the appointment of Liz Watts to join See-Saw Films as Head of Film and Television, Australia. Effective 14th December, Watts will oversee the development and production of all film and television projects out of See-Saw’s Australian office, including for its joint venture Picking Scabs with writer Sam Strauss. Watts is reporting to Sherman and Canning, as well as See-Saw’s UK based Creative Director Helen Gregory. … [Read more...] about See-Saw Films appoints Liz Watts as Head of Film and Television, Australia
Appointments
David Smyth appointed CEO at Beyond Rights
Beyond Rights is delighted to announce that seasoned international TV executive David Smyth will be joining the business as its new CEO on 3rd January. David’s most recent role was founder and CEO of YouLook.tv, the UK’s first multi-channel AVOD service. Before that he worked for lengthy periods at both Twentieth Century Fox where, latterly as SVP and managing director, he initiated the ground-breaking BBC/FX deal, and at Sky 1, where he was head of acquisitions. He has also worked at both … [Read more...] about David Smyth appointed CEO at Beyond Rights
Astro’s CK Lee passes the baton to Nicholas John as new Head of Sports
Astro welcomes Nicholas John (Nick) as its new Vice President and Head of Sports reporting to Director of Content, Agnes Rozario, following Lee Choong Khay’s (CK) announcement to undertake a new regional senior position. Nick joined Astro from ESPN Star Sports in 2010 as a Senior Sports Producer raising the bar for Astro’s sports production and successfully activated Astro’s premium football experience to be on par with the global best. With his strong relationships with local sporting bodies … [Read more...] about Astro’s CK Lee passes the baton to Nicholas John as new Head of Sports
SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
SeaChange International, Inc. a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, and streaming platforms, has appointed Peter D. Aquino as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective. Mr. Aquino brings to SeaChange more than 30 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) industry, and enters the stage as the company transitions to tech-forward use cases for its cable and streaming customers. “With our strong balance sheet, enhanced product … [Read more...] about SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
Toonz Media Group announces industry veteran Mukund Cairae to head newly-constituted Media Networks division
Close on the heels of launching their own OTT platform, global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group is all set to venture deeper into the platform entertainment business. Toonz has constituted a new SBU - Toonz Media Networks – with the aim of widening the scope of the company’s platform business. Apart from its well-established YouTube ecosystem as well as television channels in Russia and LATAM, Toonz Media Networks SBU will supervise the launch of the Group’s new linear … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group announces industry veteran Mukund Cairae to head newly-constituted Media Networks division
Digistor appoints Norah Boyle as new senior engineer
Digistor has appointed Norah Boyle as the newest member of their team. Norah will be a fantastic addition to the Digistor Services team, joining as a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector. Over the past 15 years, Norah has been working as the Lead Engineer for a Sydney-based VFX software distributor. During this period, Norah worked predominantly in the M&E space where she provided support, implementation and training on a diverse range … [Read more...] about Digistor appoints Norah Boyle as new senior engineer
