London - FremantleMedia today announced that its Asia CEO Patrick Schult has resigned. Schult intends to leave the company later this year after 24 years with the firm. He is keen to pursue new interests and a different direction in his career. Said Schult, "This has been a very difficult decision given all the wonderful people at FremantleMedia I have worked with over the years. The media industry in Asia is changing in profound ways and I look forward to playing a part in its future … [Read more...] about Patrick Schult to leave FremantleMedia
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SpaceCom International and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign new deal
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and SpaceCom International, LLC (SpaceCom) announced they have signed a long term, multi-transponder agreement for Ku-band capacity on ABS-7 to support SpaceCom’s rapid growth throughout the Middle East and Asia region. SpaceCom has quickly become a leading provider of telecommunications services and solutions throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Middle East Ku-band capacity will be used to support the Government, Military, GSM/Cellular, Telecom … [Read more...] about SpaceCom International and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign new deal
Camelot and Being Human screens in Asia hot out of the US
AXN Beyond is set to serve up US TV drama series Camelot and Being Human within two weeks of their US premieres. On top of being among the first in the world outside of the US to catch these new shows, AXN Beyond viewers across Asia will actually see Camelot in the same week that the series premieres in the US. Being Human will debut just two weeks after its US broadcast, premiering as early as 2 February 2011, airing Wednesdays 9pm first and exclusively on AXN Beyond. More in the next Executive … [Read more...] about Camelot and Being Human screens in Asia hot out of the US
FOX International Channels claims glory at Golden Globe Awards
FOX International Channels (FIC) was the most awarded network in Asia at today's 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Among all the award-winning series broadcast by FIC, Glee received three awards, making them the most award-winning TV series this year, followed by Son of Anarchy which won Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama. In 2010, FIC’s entertainment channel network – STAR World, Fox, FX and Fox Crime brought all these winning series first and exclusively … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels claims glory at Golden Globe Awards
India gets new reality game show Minute To Win It
SPE Networks – Asia launches its latest original production with reality game show format Minute to Win It for AXN India today. Based on the award-winning game show format from US television network NBC, AXN India’s Minute to Win It offers contestants the chance to win prize money of up to 1 crore (approx. US$220,000) through a series of physical challenges. The minute-long challenges involve regular household items and can range from balancing balls while blindfolded, to knocking … [Read more...] about India gets new reality game show Minute To Win It
Amazing Race Asia Season 4 comes out on top
The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) Season 4, which concluded in December, took SPE Networks – Asia’s flagship action and adventure channel AXN to the No. 1 spot in its timeslot ratings among international channels in the region. The 13-episode original production is the fourth edition of the Asian adaptation of the multiple Emmy-award winning The Amazing Race reality contest format. The latest series not only topped ratings across Asia, but continued to draw in old and new fans alike, … [Read more...] about Amazing Race Asia Season 4 comes out on top