CNN will be premiering the two-hour documentary The Fighters on May 17 and 18, following a two-year CNN investigation. The Fighters chronicles around Filipino human rights pioneer Cecilia Flores-Oebanda in her journey to protect children from the sex trade, and to convince the Philippines' biggest star and elected congressman, Manny Pacquiao, to join her as a fighter in the battle against modern-day slavery. Since founding her anti-trafficking organisation Visayan Forum in 1991, … [Read more...] about CNN International to premiere “The Fighters” with Manny Pacquiáo
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MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
Cannes – Turner International Asia Pacific’s syndication arm, Turner Content Solutions, has secured the rights to distribute two new documentary series from CNN – Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Morgan Spurlock's Inside Man. Lifestyle series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (16 x 60’ – season 1 and 2) is hosted by the globally-acclaimed chef and TV personality. The series follows the Emmy Award winning world-traveller Bourdain as he takes viewers on a global trip, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
Cannes – Turner International Asia Pacific’s syndication arm, Turner Content Solutions, has secured the rights to distribute two new documentary series from CNN – Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Morgan Spurlock's Inside Man. Lifestyle series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (16 x 60’ – season 1 and 2) is hosted by the globally-acclaimed chef and TV personality. The series follows the Emmy Award winning world-traveller Bourdain as he takes viewers on a global trip, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
Armie Jarin-Bennett joins CNN Asia Pacific
Armie Jarin-Bennett has joined CNN Asia Pacific as Executive Director of CNN Broadcast Services & Affiliate Relations. An Emmy Award-winner, Jarin-Bennett takes up the Hong Kong-based position following more than fifteen years working at CNN in the U.S. In her new role, she will be responsible for all CNN broadcast sales and affiliate support in the Asia Pacific region. Working in coordination with Turner's Networks & Content Distribution team in their respective markets, she is charged … [Read more...] about Armie Jarin-Bennett joins CNN Asia Pacific
Jeff Zucker named President of CNN Worldwide
Jeff Zucker will join CNN Worldwide as President of the multi-platform global news enterprise, it was announced by Phil Kent, Chairman and CEO of CNN parent company Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. In January 2013, Zucker will assume executive oversight of a portfolio of 23 branded news and information businesses that include CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN. Zucker will report to Kent and will be based at CNN in New York. Zucker started his 25-year career with NBC as a researcher … [Read more...] about Jeff Zucker named President of CNN Worldwide
CNN International launches digital travel platform
CNN International has launched a new digital channel, CNN Travel, for luxury, business and leisure travelers. Through a network of more than 800 travel contributors around the world, CNN Travel delivers updated travel news, destination insights, inspirational travel ideas, original observation and researched city and country insider guides with directions to restaurants, bars, hotels and activities. CNN Travel brings together the best of CNN’s existing digital travel portfolio and … [Read more...] about CNN International launches digital travel platform
