Mumbai - As the countdown to the launch of premium international channels from the BIG CBS Networks Pvt. Ltd. in India begins, BIG CBS announced its acquisition of films from the Sony Pictures Television (SPT) movie library, which will include titles such as Zathura, XXX: State of the Union, Mona Lisa Smile, 13 Going on 30, Vertical Limit and air exclusively on its soon-to-be launched premium entertainment channels. The deal with Sony Pictures Television will see BIG CBS Prime, the first of the … [Read more...] about BIG CBS acqiures movies from Sony Pictures Television
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BIG CBS announces launch of BIG CBS Prime
Mumbai - BIG CBS Networks Pvt. Ltd., the joint venture between India's multi-media conglomerate Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. and the leading supplier of US programming to the international marketplace, CBS Studios International, announced the launch of BIG CBS Prime, the first channel from its recently announced three channel bouquet. The much awaited premium English General Entertainment Channel will hit television screens across India this November. Read more in next week's executive news. … [Read more...] about BIG CBS announces launch of BIG CBS Prime
India’s Reliance Broadcast Network signs TV deal with CBS
New Delhi - India's Reliance Broadcast Network, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group, has signed a deal with the US-based CBS network to launch TV channels across South Asia. The two companies will first launch English-language entertainment channels and at a later stage explore channels in Hindi and other regional languages, the company said in a press statement. "As currently proposed, the joint venture would include certain programming rights across the countries of India, Nepal, Bhutan, … [Read more...] about India’s Reliance Broadcast Network signs TV deal with CBS
Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as SVP distribution at Sony Pictures Television
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today that Angel Orengo has been named senior vice president, distribution, Asia-Pacific. Relocating to SPT’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, starting 1 August 2009, he will oversee SPT’s distribution efforts in all of Asia, plus Australia and New Zealand. Orengo reports to Keith Le Goy, SPT’s president, international distribution. “Angel has brilliantly led the expansion of SPT’s distribution business … [Read more...] about Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as SVP distribution at Sony Pictures Television
Pauline Chiou joins CNN as Hong Kong-based anchor and correspondent
Hong Kong - CNN announced the appointment of Pauline Chiou as an anchor/correspondent based in the network's Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Chiou has previously worked for CNN based in Atlanta and has covered major international stories including the 2008 US presidential elections, the Iraq war and the resignations of former White House senior political advisor Karl Rove and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. In addition, her business experience has included reporting … [Read more...] about Pauline Chiou joins CNN as Hong Kong-based anchor and correspondent
MDA launches mentorship programme for Singapore media companies
Singapore - The Media Development Authority (MDA) has put in place a one-year pilot programme that matches top international media experts to chief executive officers of Singapore media companies. Called the Business Executive Mentorship Programme, expert in fields as diverse as entertainment and media law, merchandising and licensing, intellectual property exploitation, as well as capital financing, will share knowledge, skills and their networks with five local media companies to expand their … [Read more...] about MDA launches mentorship programme for Singapore media companies
