Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures announced it has signed a licensing deal with WingsMedia Co., Ltd, the distribution arm of Shanghai Media Group (SMG), for over 100 hours of programming produced by SMG. The programs encompassed in the deal will air, in its first run, exclusively on WaTV, Celestial’s Mandarin general entertainment channel on Astro’s platform in Malaysia and Brunei. The deal was sealed at the 16th Annual Shanghai Television Festival between Ofanny Choi, senior vice … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures signs licensing deal with Shanghai Media Group
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MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division SINGAPORE – MediaCorp announced the appointment of Philip Koh as managing director, interactive media division with effect from 1 April 2010. Koh is currently managing director, MediaCorp Press, which operates and owns the Today newspaper. Under his leadership, Today has launched numerous new media initiatives, including its popular website, www. todayonline.com, and its mobile applications. For both portfolios, Koh will … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
Celestial Pictures fires, and hires, in reorganization
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures has laid off a number of staff, as well as recruiting in a couple of key areas, in a reorganization under September 2009-appointed CEO Ross Pollack. Changes were hardly unexpected and in some respect overdue, as the company had functioned without a CEO since the 2008 departure of William Pfeiffer. The extent of the lay-offs is in the region of 30 percent of a workforce believed to be around 100 strong. No one job function or department has been harder hit than any … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures fires, and hires, in reorganization
Celestial inks five-year exclusive output deal with Media Asia
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures (Celestial) has signed another exclusive five-year output deal with Media Asia Distribution Co., Ltd. (Media Asia) bringing all new films produced by Media Asia from 2010 to 2014 to CELESTIAL MOVIES. The output agreement is by far the biggest deal made between the two companies since the commencement of their partnership in 2004. Under the terms of agreement, CELESTIAL MOVIES will premiere Media Asia's entire theatrical production in the next five years on its … [Read more...] about Celestial inks five-year exclusive output deal with Media Asia
Celestial Pictures appoints Senior Vice President of Marketing
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures announced the appointment of Andy Chang as senior vice president, marketing. Chang's appointment follows the recent addition of film veterans Peter Poon and Rosa Li to the senior management team, signaling the rapid changes CEO Ross Pollack has implemented since he joined the company last September. In his role as SVP, marketing, effective 8 March 2010, Chang will oversee marketing for all of Celestial Pictures' businesses, from theatrical and TV series production … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures appoints Senior Vice President of Marketing
Celestial Pictures appoints Senior Vice President of Marketing
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures announced the appointment of Andy Chang as senior vice president, marketing. In his role as SVP, marketing, effective 8 March 2010, Chang will oversee marketing for all of Celestial Pictures’ businesses, from theatrical and TV series production and distribution to its pan-regional channels. Chang will also lead Celestial’s corporate branding and communication efforts as the company expands in Asia Pacific and globally. Chang brings to Celestial Pictures … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures appoints Senior Vice President of Marketing