China Central Television (CCTV), EuroNews and the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mandarin-language broadcast of Futuris, a magazine on science, space activities and technology co-produced by EuroNews and European Commission DG Research and Information Society. The agreement is the first step in a long term partnership between EuroNews and CCTV. Under the agreement inked in Beijing on Nov 14, EuroNews will provide a package of 9 programs a month which … [Read more...] about CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
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CNN expands presence in India
CNN has opened its new editorial operations in Chennai, India, and appointed Sara Sidner and Liz Neisloss as its two new India-based correspondents. Sidner will join CNN from Jan 2008 and is currently the weekend news anchor and field reporter at KTVU-TV in San Francisco / Oakland. Neisloss has joined CNN in Chennai and will cover southern India as well as support the CNN bureau in New Delhi. Neisloss was a CNN senior producer from 1990 to 2006. The new setup in South India increases CNN’s … [Read more...] about CNN expands presence in India
NBCU names Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Tokyo – NBC Universal has named Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia, effective immediately. 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. The … [Read more...] about NBCU names Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
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. To be based at BBC Worldwide’s Hong Kong office, Yeung will lead an overall sales team of 24 including the Tokyo sales team. She is supported by the Asian management team comprising Katsuhiko Waza in Tokyo, as well as Pierre Cheung, … [Read more...] about Joyce Yeung to join BBC Worldwide Global TV Sales as SVP Asia
STAR launches STAR Chinese Channel in North America on KyLinTV
Hong Kong / New York – STAR and KyLinTV have launched on the latter’s IPTV platform in North America, Mandarin-language STAR Chinese Channel from Dec 1, and will debut Channel [V] Taiwan and a movie channel. STAR Chinese Channel is an entertainment channel in Taiwan which offers talk shows, game shows, contemporary and costume drama series, lifestyle and variety shows. Signature programs include in-house production Bingo Pool, chat show Gossip Queen and game show Lucky Star. To be … [Read more...] about STAR launches STAR Chinese Channel in North America on KyLinTV
Discovery and MediaCorp take top kudos at ATA ceremony
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia was the big winner at the Asian Television Awards (ATA) 2007, collecting five awards including Cable & Satellite Network of the Year. Singapore’s MediaCorp was declared Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year. Some 31 prizes were handed out at a gala dinner on Nov. 29 at Suntec Singapore, in front of a record turnout of 500 delegates. In its 12th year, ATA 2007 expanded its reach to 16 countries, with first-time participants from Australia and New … [Read more...] about Discovery and MediaCorp take top kudos at ATA ceremony