Adding to its reach in Asia, Sundance Channel is now available in Taiwan -- the result of the latest distribution license awarded to Rainbow Media by the country’s National Communications Commission (NCC). The channel, which was established by Robert Redford to offer audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries and original programs, is already distributed in the region in Singapore and South Korea. Today’s news represents a strengthened offering for Taiwanese … [Read more...] about Sundance makes its way to Taiwan
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SPE Networks – Asia Dazzles at PromaxBDA Asia Awards with 9 Honours
Held 29 – 30 November 2010 at The Art House at Old Parliament in Singapore, the PromaxBDA Asia Awards is the Asian division of the world’s only competition recognizing excellence in marketing, design and creative content in the entertainment and information industry. With stiff competition from the great number of entries received each year, the PromaxBDA Asia Awards represent the industry standard for excellence. AXN, SPE Networks – Asia’s destination for action and … [Read more...] about SPE Networks – Asia Dazzles at PromaxBDA Asia Awards with 9 Honours
TV ASIA Plus Exclusive: New look for STAR World launching tomorrow
FOX International Channels (FIC) has just announced a major product enhancement for STAR World - Asia’s No.1 general entertainment channel, starting Thursday, 11 November. For affiliates and advertisers, the new STAR World provides an ideal platform for reaching affluent adults aged 18 to 44 with many strategic agreements with such leading studios as Shine International, FremantleMedia, CBS, NBC, and 20th Century Fox. Joon Lee, Senior VP, Content and Communication; GM of Korea - Fox … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus Exclusive: New look for STAR World launching tomorrow
Fox International Channels premieres The Walking Dead across Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) premiered its first original production - The Walking Dead on FX across Asia on Friday, November 5. The zombie action series reached as many as 450 million homes of FIC audiences across the region in this first-run TV event, only a week after its successful launch in the US. The show got off to a stellar start in the US, drawing the largest audience for an original series on cable TV channel, AMC, with more than 5.3 million viewers, 3.6 million or which are … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels premieres The Walking Dead across Asia
BBC Worldwide Channels promote Monty Ghai to VP, Network Development, Asia
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced the promotion of Monty Ghai to vice president, network development, Asia. In his new role, Ghai will be responsible for identifying opportunities to increase the distribution of BBC Worldwide Channels’ portfolio including BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, CBeebies, BBC Lifestyle and BBC World News in South East Asia, Hong Kong and South Korea. Working alongside the international strategy team, Ghai will also seek to introduce the channels on new … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels promote Monty Ghai to VP, Network Development, Asia
Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Haryaty Abdul Rahman to the newly-created post of director of sales, Asia. Rahman will be based in Singapore and report to Ganesh Rajaram, senior vice president, international distribution and home entertainment, Asia. Rahman joins the company immediately and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the distribution and home entertainment businesses in select markets in Asia. Prior to FME, Rahman was senior manager with … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia