Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced that it has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the Barclays Premier League (BPL) on multiple platforms in 18 markets across Asia including: India, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, North & South Korea, The Philippines, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and in partnership with Astro for Malaysia & Brunei. For the first time, all 380 matches of BPL will be shown live across multiple platforms including … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports secures exclusive rights to broadcast the Barclays Premier League on multiple platforms in 18 markets across Asia
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SUTASI showing throughout Asia
SUTASI, the search for Asia's hottest, contemporary music talent, began broadcasting throughout Asia on 28 June 2009. The finalists will be judged by a panel of internationally respected music industry professionals who will select a winning solo artist and band from each region to go through to the Grand Final. Through public selection one wildcard entrant from South Asia, North East Asia and South East Asia will also qualify for the Grand Final, bringing the total to 10 Grand Finalists … [Read more...] about SUTASI showing throughout Asia
Discovery’s Khan quits, Channa relocates to India
Singapore – Patch Khan has stepped down as vice president of network operations at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, 5 June is his last day at the network. Khan was appointed to that VP role in June 2005, managing all aspects of programme log production, commercial operations, and the language customization/tape tracking departments - reporting to Tom Keaveny, executive vice president & managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Khan has held senior management positions at … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Khan quits, Channa relocates to India
Pink promoted to SVP Business News CNBC
Singapore - CNBC Asia Pacific president and managing director Jeremy Pink becomes senior vice president business news at CNBC effective 8 June 2009. He fills the position vacated by Jonathan Wald end-March, heading off to CNBC’s Englewood Cliffs HQ this week, where he will be based from 8 June. In an internal memo, CNBC president Mark Hoffmann said that Tyler Mathisen will retain responsibility for business news during the transition period, before returning to his role as managing editor. … [Read more...] about Pink promoted to SVP Business News CNBC
The Nielsen Company appoints new President for Asia, Pacific, and India
Hong Kong - The Nielsen Company announced the appointment of Christophe Cambournac to the position of president, Nielsen - Asia, Pacific and India. Cambournac succeeds Nonoy Niles who will be leaving The Nielsen Company. In his new role, Cambournac will lead Nielsen in Asia, Pacific and India working closely with Nielsen's regional leadership team. He will be based in Singapore and report to David Calhoun, CEO, The Nielsen Company. Cambournac joined Nielsen in Europe in 2004. Prior to his most … [Read more...] about The Nielsen Company appoints new President for Asia, Pacific, and India
Twentieth Century Fox and STAR form Fox STAR Studios
Beverly Hills/Hong Kong/Mumbai - Twentieth Century Fox and STAR announced the formation of a joint venture, Fox STAR Studios, to produce world-class local-language films in Asia for worldwide distribution. The joint venture will make its first foray in India and soon expand into other markets including China and South East Asia. Paul Aiello, CEO of STAR said, "The formation of Fox STAR Studios marks a new milestone for STAR's expansion into the business of filmed entertainment beyond television … [Read more...] about Twentieth Century Fox and STAR form Fox STAR Studios