Singapore – Doubts about the future of content on-demand service provider Anytime are to be dispelled with a major funding announcement anticipated Weds 19th September. Speaking to Television Asia from the U.S., an upbeat Craig Zimbulis, Anytime President & CEO, described the new funding as a “labour of love.” “It’s a deal we thought would take two months that’s taken ten,” said Zimbulis, “but what’s really exciting is the opportunities this … [Read more...] about Nick of time funding for Anytime
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Ian Caroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has upped Ian Carroll to Executive Vice President from Senior Vice President & General Manager with immediate effect. The promotion reflects his move to a broader strategic role in Turner as he heads the company’s foray into new areas of business and identifies new opportunities for the network to reach a wider audience in Asia while retaining oversight of content sales and business development. Carroll joined Turner as a regional counsel in 1998, … [Read more...] about Ian Caroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
FremantleMedia Enterprises sells 320 hours of programs to MediaCorp
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has sold more than 320 hours of programming to Singapore’s Mediacorp TV Channel 5, Channel NewsAsia and Mediacorp TV12. MediaCorp TV Channel 5 acquired reality talent search show American Idol Season 7, factual programs How Clean is Your House and The Martha Stewart Show, as well as Australia-focused culinary shows Jamie’s Kitchen Australia and Jamie Oliver: Australian Diary. Channel NewsAsia took season one of interview series Iconoclasts and … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sells 320 hours of programs to MediaCorp
DEF sponsors green shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan
Singapore / Taipei- Delta Electronics Foundation (DEF), funded by Delta Group, a provider of switching power supplies, has inked sponsorship deals with Discovery Networks Asia for shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan from September. Sponsored programs include new series Building the Future which premieres in Taiwan on September 17 and airs from Monday – Thursday at 2200 hours (SIN/HK), as well as the Spotlight Earth strip which airs programming in line with DEF's … [Read more...] about DEF sponsors green shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan
E! International launches new channel on Astro in Malaysia
Los Angeles- E! expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by launching its 24-hour channel on Astro in Malaysia. The new channel provides entertainment and lifestyle programming including Live from the Red Carpet, E! News, The E! True Hollywood Story, the 101 and 50 Most entertainment countdown mini-series, the Forbes Specials and Style Star and new series including Kimora : Life In The Fab Lane and ISAAC to Astro's two million customers in Malaysia. Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia … [Read more...] about E! International launches new channel on Astro in Malaysia
Showcase channel to premiere in Australia on Dec. 1
Sydney- Australia will get its first HBO-style channel, packed with original Australian and US series, independent features and documentaries, when Showcase launches on Foxtel and Austar on Dec. 1 2007. The premium channel is being launched by the largely Hollywood-owned Showtime, which airs three movie channels, at no extra cost to subscribers. “Showcase provides a real home at last for quality drama in Australia. With our continued commitment to producing and acquiring the best in … [Read more...] about Showcase channel to premiere in Australia on Dec. 1