Singapore - Joyce Yeung, the newly appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager for Asia, has named her leadership team who will be responsible for the running of BBC Worldwide’s business in Asia. The appointments follow the reorganisation of BBC Worldwide to further increase its focus on international markets, enabling it to capture future growth opportunities around the world. The reorganisation sees the business reconfigured from divisional to geographic lines … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Asia’s Joyce Yeung names her senior team
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Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced that Todd Miller has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Miller joined CTE as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) when the company was formed in January 2012 through a merger of Celestial Pictures’ channels business with Tiger Gate Entertainment. Miller will continue to report to the Board of Directors of CTE. “Celestial Tiger Entertainment has established a strong … [Read more...] about Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
“Game Of Thrones” returns to HBO Asia on April 20
Hong Kong – Recently renewed for a fourth season, the award-winning HBO Original Series Game Of Thrones, has been announced to return to Asia for its ten-episode third season on April 20. The series will premiere exclusively on HBO and HBO HD with brand new episodes airing weekly at the same time. The new season of Game Of Thrones can also be viewed on HBO GO along with past seasons of the series. Filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Iceland and Morocco, season three of Game Of Thrones is … [Read more...] about “Game Of Thrones” returns to HBO Asia on April 20
MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
Passion Distribution announced that in the first quarter of 2013, it has licensed programming to over 30 territories in Asia, further expanding its growing presence in the region. LiTV has licenced a number of Scripps Networks International titles from Passion for its Asian footprint, including Celebrity Motor Homes (4 x 30’) and Million Dollar Contractors Season 1 & 2 (26 x 30’). FOX has also finalised a Pan-Asia deal, acquiring Ace of Cakes Season 9 (12 x 30’ & … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment has announced the sale of its children’s animated comedy Camp Lakebottom (26x22’) to Disney XD U.S., as well as, multiple international Disney channels in the UK; Ireland; Benelux; Italy; Spain (through LUK); CEE including Poland; Asia including Japan, Korea and India; Middle East; Turkey; South and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Camp Lakebottom, produced by 9 Story Entertainment for TELETOON Canada, has also been licensed to ABC … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
“Duck Dynasty” to debut on HISTORY Asia
Singapore – AETN All Asia Network has announced that Duck Dynasty will be premiering on the HISTORY channel across Asia this month. The real-life series, slated to debut in Singapore on April 11, brought in 8.6 million viewers in the U.S. for its third season, with 5.0 million adults 18-49 and 4.9 million adults 25-54. According to Trendrr TV, Blufin Labs and Social Guide, the season 3 premiere had more total activity across all major social media platforms than any other telecast on … [Read more...] about “Duck Dynasty” to debut on HISTORY Asia