Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced the appointment of Otto Leong, director, distribution and business development, as part of the pan-regional team responsible for the distribution of BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News in Taiwan and China. Based in Hong Kong, Leong will also be responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic distribution initiatives for the two North Asian territories. The role will report into Mark … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels appoints distribution head for Taiwan & China
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BBC Worldwide Channels appoints distribution head for Taiwan & China
Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced the appointment of Otto Leong, director, distribution and business development, as part of the pan-regional team responsible for the distribution of BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News in Taiwan and China. Based in Hong Kong, Leong will also be responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic distribution initiatives for the two North Asian territories. The role will report into Mark … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels appoints distribution head for Taiwan & China
BBC Worldwide Channels commissions first original international production for CBeebies
Cannes - BBC Worldwide Channels has announced the commission of a new live-action children's series Penelope K, By The Way, its first ever original production for the international CBeebies channel. Set to debut on CBeebies in Australia next year, followed by CBeebies in the UK and around the world, the original series was developed by Sydney-based Blink Films and pitched to CBeebies by award-winning producer Michael Bourchier, following the launch of the international channel's inaugural local … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels commissions first original international production for CBeebies
BBC Worldwide Channels commissions first original international production for CBeebies
Cannes - BBC Worldwide Channels has announced the commission of a new live-action children’s series Penelope K, By The Way, its first ever original production for the international CBeebies channel. Set to debut on CBeebies in Australia next year, followed by CBeebies in the UK and around the world, the original series was developed by Sydney-based Blink Films and pitched to CBeebies by award-winning producer Michael Bourchier, following the launch of the international channel’s … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels commissions first original international production for CBeebies
BBC Worldwide Channels expands distribution in Australia
BBC Worldwide Channels announced a significant new distribution deal in Australia, which will see the launch of three BBC branded channels on AUSTAR, Australia's regional subscription television platform, this November. From November 15, AUSTAR subscribers will have access to CBeebies, the channel for pre-school children, and BBC Knowledge, offering the best of the BBC's factual and documentary programming, as well as new offering UKTV HD, showcasing world class drama, comedy and entertainment … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels expands distribution in Australia
BBC Worldwide Channels expands distribution in Australia
BBC Worldwide Channels announced a significant new distribution deal in Australia, which will see the launch of three BBC branded channels on AUSTAR, Australia’s regional subscription television platform, this November. From November 15, AUSTAR subscribers will have access to CBeebies, the channel for pre-school children, and BBC Knowledge, offering the best of the BBC’s factual and documentary programming, as well as new offering UKTV HD, showcasing world class drama, comedy and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels expands distribution in Australia