The BBC has announced that Paul Dempsey will become interim CEO of BBC Worldwide from December until incoming CEO Tim Davie’s arrival next year. BBC Worldwide’s current CEO John Smith announced his decision last month to step down after eight years in charge of the company and will leave the business in December. Dempsey, currently Managing Director for Consumer Products at BBC Worldwide, will oversee the BBC’s commercial arm from December 1 until Tim Davie hands over his … [Read more...] about Paul Dempsey named Interim CEO, BBC Worldwide
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The Tokyo TV Forum returns for its second year
Tokyo – The Tokyo TV Forum, which made its debut last year, is returning this December to feature 25 documentary projects by Japanese producers, which will be presented to 30 decision makers from around the world. In addition to the Japanese projects, several Asian projects will join the pitch. Tokyo TV Forum (TTVF) 2011 gained widespread attention and was a success, marking Japan’s first documentary pitching sessions. TTVF 2012 will again be hosted by the Association of All … [Read more...] about The Tokyo TV Forum returns for its second year
SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results
Satellite company SES has achieved total revenues of EUR1.36 billion for the first nine months of the year, up by 6.1% compared to the same period last year. On a constant FX basis, this figure was up by 1.6% despite the significant impact of the switch-off of analogue transmissions in Germany at the end of April. The first nine months of 2012 also witnessed the successful launch of three satellites, two of which—SES-4 and SES-5—have now been brought into service. SES’ 52nd … [Read more...] about SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns in the wake of inaccurate broadcast
George Entwistle, who resigned on Saturday, November 10, from BBC as Director-General after just two months in the position, said in a statement that he is stepping down to take responsibility for what happened during the Newsnight broadcast on November 2, which aired an inaccurate interview segment with Steve Messham, an abuse victim who said a senior political figure of the time had abused him. The BBC later issued an apology for having broadcast the report. It said: “We broadcast Mr … [Read more...] about BBC’s George Entwistle resigns in the wake of inaccurate broadcast
BBC Director-General George Entwistle resigns
BBC Director-General George Entwistle has resigned. Tim Davie, director of audio and music, will be acting Director-General. Television Asia Plus will bring you more updates shortly. Below are the statements from George Entwistle and BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten. Mr Entwistle said: "In the light of the fact that the director general is also the editor-in-chief and ultimately responsible for all content, and in the light of the unacceptable journalistic standards of the Newsnight film … [Read more...] about BBC Director-General George Entwistle resigns
BBC iPlayer comes to Sky+
London– BBC iPlayer, the BBC's VOD service, has launched on Sky+, bringing the best of the BBC's TV programmes directly to more than 6.7 million homes with a Sky+HD box and broadband connection. Audiences can access BBC iPlayer directly from Sky's on-demand programme guide, and choose from many of the BBC's popular shows, including Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders. BBC iPlayer is available alongside catch-up TV from Sky, ITV, Channel 5, with Channel 4's 4oD to be added … [Read more...] about BBC iPlayer comes to Sky+
