Singapore- Kenneth Liang has rejoined MediaCorp as Executive Vice President, TV Programming and Production, Channel 5 from 1 June 2007. Liang will oversee the full spectrum of Network Programming and Promotions (NPP5) as well as MediaCorp Studios’ Production functions for Channel 5 currently provided by its English Entertainment Productions (EEP). Concurrently, Chang Long Jong, Deputy CEO (Television) will head TV Programming and Productions for Channels 8 & U. This unit comprises Network … [Read more...] about MediaCorp restructures top management in Programming, Productions and Promotions across Channels 5, 8 and U
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Bill Nemtin named Executive Producer, World Congress of History Producers
Toronto- Achilles Media Ltd., event organizer of the World Congress of History Producers, has named Bill Nemtin as WCHP Executive Producer, succeeding Craig Thompson. Nemtin is working with the History Advisory Board to plan the next History Congress, which is scheduled for early 2008. Nemtin joined Achilles Media Ltd. in the U.K. in January 2007, where he was responsible for coordinating the U.K. Advisory Board and setting up U.K. participation for the Banff World Television Festival. He has … [Read more...] about Bill Nemtin named Executive Producer, World Congress of History Producers
MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
Singapore- MediaCorp has promoted Daisy Irani to Head of MediaCorp TV12's Central Network Programming & Promotions (NPP), which comprises Kids Central, Vasantham Central and Arts Central, effective June 1. She will direct programming and promotion strategies for the channels and will concurrently head MediaCorp TV12's Creative Services Division, which won the Hitwise Award for two consecutive years for its Kids Central website. Besides being a producer and director, Irani is the Managing … [Read more...] about MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF join hands to promote Asia Pacific films
Cannes- The best works of filmmakers across 70 nations in Asia Pacific will be broadcast to international audiences through a cultural initiative involving CNN international, UNESCO and the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Films will be showcased in two programmes to air on CNN International tying in with the inaugural Asia Pacific Screen Awards, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia, on November 13, 2007. Scene By Scene - Films of Asia Pacific, an … [Read more...] about CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF join hands to promote Asia Pacific films
Jupiter companies to merge to boost subscribers
Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications, Japan's largest MSO with 2.67 million subscribers, is merging with Jupiter TV, which operates 17 cable and satellite channels, effective Sept. 1. First, Jupiter TV is being reorganized into a new entity, New Jupiter TV, housing 16 channels, by July 2. This new company will then merge with Jupiter Telecommunications, in which Sumitomo and Liberty own a 63% stake through a joint venture, LGI/Sumisho Super Media. "We will make maximum use of our management … [Read more...] about Jupiter companies to merge to boost subscribers
Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
Screening on Tuesdays at 2200 hrs (SIN/HK), Discovery Channel's six-part documentary series, Everest: Beyond the Limit, premiered on May 22, 2007. Made with advanced high-altitude video technology including cameras on Sherpas' helmets, the series documents an 11-member expedition led by veteran climber Russell Brice to the summit of Mount Everest in April and May 2006. A 17-strong production team followed the group of climbers who included New Zealander Mark Inglis, the first double amputee to … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
