Hong Kong – Star has hired Anthony Day as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, a new role which makes him responsible for expanding the scale and scope of Star's core broadcasting activities. Day will also work with Star’s regional offices in managing its portfolio of joint ventures. Based in Hong Kong, he reports to CEO Paul Aiello. Day joined Star last November as a consultant, facilitating expansion initiatives in South East Asia. Previously he was General Counsel … [Read more...] about Star hires Anthony Day to drive strategy and development
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Malaysia’s Rocket Fish Studios signs co-production deals with 9 international partners
Kuala Lumpur– As a highlight of the MDeC’s Buyer Fly-In Program, Malaysian animation studio Rocket Fish Studios signed Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) with 9 international companies to work jointly on animation productions as part of its initiative to promote Malaysia as a global animation hub. The studio is also providing budding animators with training programs in Kuala Lumpur and Terengganu. Zanymation Associates International (US) and Rocket Fish Studios will collaborate on … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Rocket Fish Studios signs co-production deals with 9 international partners
“Tick” for certified HD standard TVs in Australia
Sydney-- The Australian Digital Suppliers Industry Forum (ADSIF) today launched a High Definition certification "tick" logo for televisions that have a built-in HD digital tuner and meet all Australian and industry HD standards. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to understand what constitutes HD TV," said ADSIF chairman Ross Henderson. ""What we're trying to do is help consumers clearly identify products that are developed to relevant standards, while providing greater … [Read more...] about “Tick” for certified HD standard TVs in Australia
Asian Food Channel taps Mirpuri as head of ad sales
Singapore - The Asian Food Channel (AFC) has appointed Deepak Mirpuri as Head of Ad Sales and Marketing with immediate effect. Mirpuri boasts over 22 years of experience in media buying/planning, sports marketing and airtime sales in the UK, India and Asia. Starting out with Thames TV in the UK, he spent 10 years on the agency side with Initiative Media and Carat UK. In Asia, Mirpuri has enjoyed stints with Star TV’s Channel [V], sports channel ESS, World Sports Group, and most recently … [Read more...] about Asian Food Channel taps Mirpuri as head of ad sales
MDeC flies content buyers from Asia, Europe and the US into Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur- MSC Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) has stepped up efforts to promote Malaysia-produced content to the international market with its Buyer Fly-In Program (BFP), a three-day networking event which commenced on August 22 as 20 potential content buyers from around the world were flown into Kuala Lumpur to meet with Malaysian content providers. Delegates in attendance represented 6 Hong Kong-based companies China Digital Entertainment Alliance, Moffy Ltd, … [Read more...] about MDeC flies content buyers from Asia, Europe and the US into Malaysia
Nine feels the Power of 10
Sydney- Australia's Nine Network will produce a local version of the hit US game show Power of 10 after signing a format rights deal with Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) In the US, the show hosted by Drew Carey delivered nearly 10 million viewers in its premiere on CBS last week. Nine hasn't named the host of the Australian show, which will debut in Oz in 2008. Power of 10 is described as a high stakes, high-tech, adrenaline-filled game show that puts contestants through the … [Read more...] about Nine feels the Power of 10