GMA Network, Inc. clarifies the case of its franchise renewal as it has been cited several times recently in light of the current situation of fellow broadcast network, ABS-CBN. Formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, Inc., GMA Network obtained its original 25-year franchise through Republic Act No. 7252 or “An Act Granting the Republic Broadcasting System, Inc. a Franchise to Construct, Install, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the … [Read more...] about GMA Network’s 25-year franchise renewed prior to expiry
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BBC Studios appoints new General Manager for Greater China
BBC Studios Asia Pacific EVP, Jon Penn, announced that Ding Ke has been appointed the new SVP & General Manager for Greater China, based in Beijing. Currently Head of Content Sales & Formats for BBC Studios in mainland China, Ding Ke will be responsible for BBC Studio’s Greater China business, including content distribution, co- productions, format sales and branded services. She replaces Kelvin Yau, who left the company in December, and the appointment will come into effect … [Read more...] about BBC Studios appoints new General Manager for Greater China
Keshet wins 22 Israeli Oscars, with 14 awards for Our Boys (Keshet Studios and HBO’s 10-part drama based on true events)
Keshet Studios and HBO's Our Boys won the highest number of awards of any TV show this year; 14 awards in total - including Best Drama Series Award, Best Actor for Johnny Arbid, Best Actress for Ruba Blal Asfour, Best Photography for Yaron Scharf, plus Best Direction and Best Screenplay for Hagai Levi, Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu Wael. The 10-part series, which aired on four major platforms in Israel and around the world last year, is based on the true events that led to the outbreak of war … [Read more...] about Keshet wins 22 Israeli Oscars, with 14 awards for Our Boys (Keshet Studios and HBO’s 10-part drama based on true events)
Global Agency’s new deal for Evermore: South Africa
Global Agency has announced a new sale for Evermore, one of the most talked-about series of the company’s catalogue. The deal for the drama was signed in South Africa with e.tv, which is South Africa’s largest independent free-to-air television channel. A recent sale for the drama was also closed in El Salvador. With the addition of these countries, the drama will be aired in over 30 countries in various regions. There are on-going negotiations for the drama in several other … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s new deal for Evermore: South Africa
The Walt Disney Company brings Hotstar to migrant workers in Singapore to help them cope with the Coronavirus situation
To offer South Asian migrant workers residing in Singapore moments of respite during this uncertain and difficult time, The Walt Disney Company (through its subsidiary Novi) is working with the Singapore Government to bring the Hotstar streaming service to migrant workers during this period. Starting immediately, workers can live stream more than 85,000 hours of blockbuster movies, cricket matches, Star India TV shows and live news on their mobile phones. Available in nine languages, the … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company brings Hotstar to migrant workers in Singapore to help them cope with the Coronavirus situation
GMA Network wins silver and bronze at the New York Festivals
GMA Network, the most internationally-awarded broadcast network in the Philippines, gave the country a new set of recognitions after winning the Silver World Medal for “Babies4Sale.PH” and the Bronze World Medal for “Aeta Squadron/Female Spies” and scoring the most number of short-listed entries from the Philippines at the prestigious 2020 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films” Competition. Earning the Silver World Medal in the Best Investigative Report category is the … [Read more...] about GMA Network wins silver and bronze at the New York Festivals