Beijing / Hong Kong - MTV Networks China, Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and CCTV 6 are collaborating to hold the 2007 MTV Style Gala on November 23 at the Shanghai Grand Stage to pay tribute to fashion trendsetters from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Awards to be presented include Most Stylish Singer, Most Stylish Actor/Actress, Most Stylish Song, and Most Stylish Movie. Hosted by MTV VJs and presenters from SMG and CCTV 6, the show will be recorded before a live audience of 10,000 and broadcast to … [Read more...] about MTV Networks China, SMG and CCTV6 to co-present 2007 MTV Style Gala
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Nine Network’s new shows take on a British accent
Sydney- Aiming to arrest its year-long slide in the ratings, Australia's Nine Network is betting that a newly-acquired slate of British series will propel it to greater heights in 2008. The package is headed by a slew of programs from BBC Worldwide including Life in Cold Blood, the final chapter in David Attenborough's wildlife anthology Life on Earth; Extraordinary Animals, which focuses on animals with unique abilities; and Heroes and Villains, an all-action drama series based on the real … [Read more...] about Nine Network’s new shows take on a British accent
Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Singapore – Pursuing an international expansion plan, Red Bee Media has opened an office in Singapore following the launch of new offices in France, China and Australia earlier this year. Headed by Petri Nikula, newly appointed VP Business Development, South East Asia, Red Bee Media’s Singapore office will initially offer interactive design, media management, branding, promotions and editorial services. Nikula brings over 12 years of media and marketing experience from Asia, the … [Read more...] about Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Channel NewsAsia to air Japan Hour across the region from Nov. 10
Singapore – Channel NewsAsia’s long running lifestyle show, Japan Hour, will air across the region from Nov. 10 following an agreement inked with series coordinator Sumitomo Corporation and ad agency Hakuhodo, to bring the series to Channel NewsAsia International. Japan Hour is produced by TV Tokyo to feature lesser-known travel spots, countryside inns and spas across Japan. Narrated in Japanese and subtitled in English, Japan Hour has proven to be “extremely popular” in … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia to air Japan Hour across the region from Nov. 10
KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
Seoul - Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA) has appointed Ko S. Man as its CEO and President. Ko has worked for 35 years as a producer and executive director, and has served as CEO at EBS and Director at MBC TV. Kim, Jong-Min, Minister of Culture and Tourism said, "As the head of an institution that supports the cultural industry, which represents the next key growth–driving industry, the new CEO of KOCCA should focus on creative content development, nurturing human resources and … [Read more...] about KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
35th International Emmy Awards Gala celebrity host and presenters announced
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the line-up of celebrity host and presenters for the 35th International Emmy Awards Gala on Nov 19 in New York Roger Bart of Desperate Housewives will host the event, with presenters including Sam Waterston (Law & Order), Lorraine Bracco (Sopranos), Constance Marie (The George Lopez Show), Alan Cumming (X-Men 2, Cabaret), Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure, The Bucket List), Eric Bogosian (Talk Radio) and George … [Read more...] about 35th International Emmy Awards Gala celebrity host and presenters announced