New York – A+E Networks has appointed Youngsun Soh as General Manager, A+E Networks Korea, it was announced by Edward Sabin, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks. In her new role, Soh will be responsible for developing and delivering on the vision, strategy and business initiatives for A+E Networks in Korea, including building the A+E brands and audience, growing advertising sales and developing content investment plans that support those initiatives. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about A+E appoints Yongsun Soh
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Top Gear fans rejoice in China
Shanghai, China - BBC Worldwide announced a partnership with Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group Co, a division of the Shanghai Media Group (SMG) that will see almost 360 hours of Top Gear series launch exclusively on BesTV platforms in China. By early next year, Top Gear fans in China will have access to the soon-to-be-launched all-new series 24, the entire series of Top Gear UK and all the UK specials, as well as five series of Top Gear USA, six series of Top Gear Korea and both series of Top … [Read more...] about Top Gear fans rejoice in China
BBC Worldwide debuts Giant Screen Movies
Beijing, China - BBC Worldwide announced a series of deals that will see four BBC Earth Giant Screen films - Tiny Giants, Wild Africa, Earthflight and Incredible Predators debut in main land China and Hong Kong in 2017. New deals with clients including Orient International Holding Shanghai Foreign Trade Co. Ltd, and Wuhan DDMC Culture Co. Ltd, will see the four films debut in more than 20 science and technology museums, beginning in January. Tiny Giants, is the story of a day in the life … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide debuts Giant Screen Movies
BBC Worldwide and Lookout Point seals deal
BBC Worldwide announced a deal with one of China’s largest providers of Internet value added services, Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”, SEHK: 00700) for The Collection. The announcement was made on the second day of the Asian Television Forum in Singapore. The eight-episode drama, set in the world of French haute couture after the Second World War from writer, creator and award-winning showrunner Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives) … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and Lookout Point seals deal
BBC Worldwide on myTVSuper
BBC First, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Earth, CBeebies and BBC World News are now available on myTVSuper, TVB’s new subscription service that is available on the set top box, mobile and tablet as an app. Subscribers to myTVSuper are now able to live stream BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC World News and CBeebies channels, as well as watch BBC First on-demand online, and via the myTVSuper app. Subscribers will also be able to catch-up select programmes from BBC First, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide on myTVSuper
Former Scripps controller joins TVT
London - TVT announces the appointment of Richard Bains as VP of Finance. Bains joins from Scripps Networks where he held the position of Group Financial Controller, bringing with him invaluable experience managing finance client-side and on behalf of global TV and production companies. With over 15 years experience, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge of leading and managing finance and growth for some of the biggest and best media companies to the role. He has held a string of … [Read more...] about Former Scripps controller joins TVT