BT is leading a consortium of 22 industry and academic partners to launch the India-UK Advanced Technology Centre (IU-ATC). The research and innovation centre will drive collaborative research programs and technology transfer between UK and India. The consortium has already secured more than US$3 million to establish the first-ever India-UK virtual graduate research school which will support collaborative PhD and post doctorate projects and an exchange program within the IU-ATC consortium. The … [Read more...] about BT leads consortium to set up India-UK Advanced Technology Centre
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The ImaginAsian Center debuts in L.A.
ImaginAsian Entertainment, an Asian-American multimedia entertainment company, has unveiled The ImaginAsian Center in Los Angeles. Partnering with Cinema Properties Group, The ImaginAsian Center was set up as the only film centre in the city to showcase first-run Asian and Asian American films. Renovated from the historic Linda Lea Theater, The ImaginAsian Center offers an auditorium with 250 stadium style seating which includes a 16-seat VIP section, a VIP Lounge, and a stage for special … [Read more...] about The ImaginAsian Center debuts in L.A.
Alfred Haber closes sales for 50th Annual Grammy Awards
New Jersey – The Recording Academy has appointed for the 19th consecutive year, Alfred Haber, Inc. (AHI), as the exclusive international distributor for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards to be broadcast live in HD from L.A. on Feb 10, 2008. AHI has already sold the music awards show to Australia’s Foxtel, Japan’s WOWOW, MBC in the Middle East, Canada’s Global, UK’s ITV2, Mexico’s Televisa, Germany’s Pro Sieben, Sony Entertainment in Latin America, … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber closes sales for 50th Annual Grammy Awards
Promotions handed out at Foxtel O&O channels
Sydney - Foxtel has made a number of new appointments in its Owned & Operated Channels Group. Penny Win, who has served for many years in free-to-air and subscription television in Australia and New Zealand, has been hired as Group Channel Manager of W. Channel and Fox Classics. Brendon Moo has been promoted to Head of Factual Channels and Senior Executive of Publicity, with overall responsibility for The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network; he will also manage communications for … [Read more...] about Promotions handed out at Foxtel O&O channels
Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
BBC Worldwide has appointed Joyce Yeung to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Global TV Sales, Asia, to lead the company’s content distribution activity across TV, DVD, digital platforms and licensing. Yeung will join BBC Worldwide in 2008. Based at BBC Worldwide’s Hong Kong office, Yeung will lead an overall sales team of 24 including the Tokyo sales force, supported by the Asian management comprising Katsuhiko Waza in Tokyo and Pierre Cheung, Linfield Ng, Maggie Wong … [Read more...] about Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
NBCU names Shigeo Yushita Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Tokyo – NBC Universal named Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia. Based in Tokyo, Yushita will launch and expand NBCU’s pay TV platforms in Japan and develop strategies for upcoming cable and satellite TV launches, as well as sales and marketing activities for the new channels. He reports to Raymund Miranda, Managing Director, Global Networks Asia, and Taichi Fukuda, Managing Director Japan, NBC Universal International. This follows NBCU’s acquisition … [Read more...] about NBCU names Shigeo Yushita Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia