Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
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International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
When the new series of Top Gear UK returns to TV screens on BBC channels across the world next month – just days after UK transmission – a brand new second-screen app from BBC Worldwide will accompany the international broadcasts for the first time in the show’s history. The app, titled “Top Gear Bingo!”, was developed using UK-based Monterosa’s LViS platform, and encourages viewers to look out for well known phrases, cars and items synonymous with the hit … [Read more...] about International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
BBC’S Ben Stephenson to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – BBC Controller of Drama, Ben Stephenson, will take centre stage at MIPTV to throw light on the behind-the-scenes magic at the heart of the commissioner/producer creative alliance, during a MIPTV Creative Talk on April 9. Stephenson will also present the opening speech at MIPTV’s 2nd annual Drama Co-Production Summit on April 8. MIPTV 2013 is organised by Reed MIDEM and will take place in Cannes, April 8-11. Appointed Controller of Drama Commissioning in September 2008 and in … [Read more...] about BBC’S Ben Stephenson to keynote at MIPTV
BBC kicks off 2013 with the launch of three channels in Cambodia
Singapore – BBC Worldwide has inked a deal that will see the inaugural launch of three of BBC’s pay-TV channels in Cambodia – BBC World News, BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle on Cambodia’s newest digital pay-TV platform, One TV. BBC World News, BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle will now be potentially available to the 1.2 million households subscribing to the Cambodian DTT service. BBC World News is the BBC’s commercially-funded international 24-hour news and … [Read more...] about BBC kicks off 2013 with the launch of three channels in Cambodia
Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment will be rolling out the second season of Top Gear Korea, the only Asian adaptation of the popular motoring show by BBC, on KIX and KIX HD on January 22 at 9pm. The show retains the core trademarks of the iconic motoring show with a unique Korean spin. Hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Cho Min-Ki, and celebrity racing circuit member Yeon Jung-Hoon, viewers can expect informative car reviews, an … [Read more...] about Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Singapore/London – BBC World News has appointed Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new position based in Singapore. Yueh will travel extensively throughout Asia and globally to cover the main economics and business news stories. In addition to reporting across BBC outlets on TV, radio and online, she will host her own weekly business programme that will provide expert commentary and insight into business, political and macro-economic trends. Jon Zilkha, Head of the BBC Business … [Read more...] about BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent