Kuala Lumpur – Total Sports Asia, has struck a deal to distribute broadcast for the first Dublin Super Cup, on 30th and 31st July. The company will market the tournament’s broadcast rights into Asia (excluding the Middle East). The new pre-season soccer tournament in Ireland will feature the first teams of English Premier League club Manchester City and Italian giants Internazionale Milan, both appearing alongside Scotland's Celtic and a League of Ireland XI. The deal was reached … [Read more...] about Dublin Super Cup to kick off in Asia
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New Head of Distribution at Al Jazeera, Asia
Al Jazeera has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wong as its new Head of Distribution for Asia. A veteran of the multimedia industry with more than 20 years of experience throughout Asia, Europe and North America, Jonathan will spearhead the network’s efforts to continue expanding Al Jazeera’s award winning content throughout the region. Prior to joining Al Jazeera, Jonathan has held several senior positions such as Director of Channel Distribution for Celestial Pictures Ltd. … [Read more...] about New Head of Distribution at Al Jazeera, Asia
Money drops into Asia
Singapore – MediaCorp will debut the local version of the hit game show Money Drop on Singapore's National Day. The game show will launch on Channel 5 on 9 August and will run in a weekly prime time slot over 13 weeks. The deal represents the first commission in Asia for The Money Drop, which was created and launched by Endemol UK last year and has so far been sold in 27 countries including the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Israel, Russia, Spain and the Netherlands. Arjen van … [Read more...] about Money drops into Asia
Christine Fellowes appointed Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Universal Networks International
Singapore – Christine Fellowes has been appointed Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Universal Networks International, with oversight of NBCUniversal’s pay-TV channels operation in the region. Reporting to Belinda Menendez, President, Universal Networks International & TV Distribution, the appointment is based in Singapore and effective immediately. The role will see Ms Fellowes manage Universal Networks International’s combined channel brands in the Asia Pacific region, namely: … [Read more...] about Christine Fellowes appointed Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Universal Networks International
ONE on Phnom Penh Cable Television
Singapore – ONE, the first Asian general entertainment TV channel from SPE Networks – Asia (SPENA) has debuted in Cambodia through a carriage deal signed with Phnom Penh Cable Television (PPCTV). The channel joins AXN, AXN Beyond, Animax and Sony Entertainment Television on PPCTV to complete SPENA’s bouquet of five linear channels in the market. The new carriage agreement follows the launch of ONE and its high-definition (HD) feed, ONE HD, in Singapore on StarHub TV in April … [Read more...] about ONE on Phnom Penh Cable Television
James Ross exits ITV
James Ross, ITV Studios regional director for Asia, announced today he is leaving the company. Ross, who has been with the company for five years, was instrumental in developing the ITV brand in Asia and oversaw the expansion of its syndication business in the region. “I’ve had a great time, and we've achieved a lot that I'm proud of,” Ross told TVAPlus. “We launched the ITV Granada entertainment channel across Asia, and most recently tied up with activeTV to form ITV … [Read more...] about James Ross exits ITV