MGM’s International Television Distribution division announced on 9 November the promotion of Caroline Edwards to Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, after being elevated to SVP in March 2020. Effective immediately, Edwards succeeds SVP and Managing Director, Greg Robertson, who is retiring after more than seven years with MGM and 40 years of distinguished service in the industry. Reporting into MGM’s EVP of International Television Distribution for Asia Pacific & Latin America, Matt … [Read more...] about MGM elevates Caroline Edwards to SVP and Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution
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ViacomCBS Global Insights: Accurate, authentic on-screen representation matters to global audiences
ViacomCBS, the parent company of Paramount+, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, released the findings of its newest Global Insights project, Reflecting Me: Global Representation On Screen, which uncovers that global audiences feel entertainment companies have a responsibility to increase authentic, accurate on-screen representation. Reflecting Me: Global Representation On Screen is an expansive in-depth exploration of how television and entertainment teach people about themselves and … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Global Insights: Accurate, authentic on-screen representation matters to global audiences
ViacomCBS announces multi-year distribution agreement with ‘WOW – Women of Wrestling’
ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group announced a new multi-year distribution agreement with WOW - Women Of Wrestling (WOW), marking the return of the world’s leading women’s wrestling league. This historic and exclusive media rights deal gives WOW the biggest distribution opportunities for the U.S. and abroad in the history of women’s professional wrestling. WOW is owned by Jeanie Buss and was created by David McLane, founder of women’s wrestling’s original hit series GLOW. New episodes of WOW … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS announces multi-year distribution agreement with ‘WOW – Women of Wrestling’
ABS-CBN TFC Live PPV still on as Manny Pacquiao faces new opponent, Yordenis Ugas
More than a week before the much-awaited fight, Errol Spence Jr. had to withdraw from his bout against Manny Pacquiao after suffering from a retinal tear in one of his eyes and must immediately undergo surgery. But the fight must go on, and Pacman will have to face Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 21 (Pacific)/ August 22 (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Europe), which will be available on Pay-Per-View on ktx.ph, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV in the Middle … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN TFC Live PPV still on as Manny Pacquiao faces new opponent, Yordenis Ugas
TV series ‘Bestseller Boy’ begins production in the Netherlands
Production officially begins this week in The Netherlands for the first season of the new CBS Studios series BESTSELLER BOY for Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS (Dutch NPO channel). BESTSELLER BOY is a contemporary dramedy inspired by the scandalous best-selling novel of the same name, and the real life of rising literary star Mano Bouzamour, his struggles as a Dutch-Moroccan millennial navigating two cultures, overnight success and identity in Amsterdam. Emerging talent Shahine El-Hamus, who starred … [Read more...] about TV series ‘Bestseller Boy’ begins production in the Netherlands
Former CBS Studios International executive Reed Manville joins TechStorm’s advisory board
TechStorm, Asia’s leading and fastest-growing 24/7 Asian esports and tech-centric entertainment media network, today announced the addition of top honcho former CBS Studios International, Executive Vice President of International Channels, Reed Manville to TechStorm’s Board of Advisors. “Reed has an extraordinary legacy of international leadership and commercial track record, which will be invaluable to TechStorm’s regional and international foray. We are incredibly thrilled and honoured to … [Read more...] about Former CBS Studios International executive Reed Manville joins TechStorm’s advisory board