Parent brand: BBC Global News Ltd (BBC GNL) Sub or sibling brands: BBC.com, BBC Worldwide channels including- BBC Earth, BBC First and more Ownership in Asia: BBC Global News Ltd (BBC GNL) Senior executive for Asia: Yuji Watanabe, Managing Director, BBC World News Japan Alistair McEwan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Development, APAC David Weiland, Executive Vice President, Asia Naveen Jhunjhunwara, COO India Liz Corbin, Singapore Bureau Editor Channel description: BBC … [Read more...] about Genre Update – News Channels
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A+E Networks’ series conquers territories
New York – On the heels of the recent success of the Emmy Award -nominated Roots, A+E Networks is taking the new military action drama SIX to MIPCOM armed with a cadre of initial sales to top broadcasters in 50+ territories around the world, it was announced by Joel Denton, Managing Director, International Content Sales & Partnerships. Developed by HISTORY, SIX is created by Oscar nominee William Broyles and David Broyles. SIX is an A+E Studios production in association with The Weinstein … [Read more...] about A+E Networks’ series conquers territories
Fetch TV launches CNN International in Australia
Sydney - Fetch TV announced the launch of CNN International, which will be available this week to Entertainment Pack subscribers at no additional cost. CNN international is the number one international TV news channel across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region and Latin America. The brand reaches more than 425 million households around the globe, including more than 77 million across Asia Pacific. CNN International carries news, current affairs, politics, sports, … [Read more...] about Fetch TV launches CNN International in Australia
CNN and Mitsubishi’s strengthened partnership
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is extending its commercial partnership with CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) by sponsoring a 12-week global campaign of Powering Your World, a dedicated digital series on CNNMoney. This campaign builds on the successful relationship between CNN and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and is tailored to reach CNN’s upscale and sought-after international audiences. Starting in October, Powering Your World explores innovations that are transforming the way we create and … [Read more...] about CNN and Mitsubishi’s strengthened partnership
New film contributed by Michelle Obama
CNN Films is airing a new film about girls overcoming incredible challenges to achieve their educations and change their own lives, with contributions from First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, Hollywood actress Meryl Streep, Indian actress and model Freida Pinto, and CNN journalist Isha Sesay. Singer Andra Day’s motivational anthem, ‘Rise Up’ will serve as the theme for the film. The Documentary Group, which created CNN Films’ first co-production, Girl Rising, also produced this … [Read more...] about New film contributed by Michelle Obama
CNN’s Future Cities covers Asia
CNN’s Future Cities takes a look at how architectural developments and technology are redefining the future of Asia’s cities. The latest skyscraper in Guangzhou, China is refining the country’s tastes in skyscrapers. Then, CNN heads north to China’s city of Harbin where its new opera house has become an icon, helping it reclaim its identity as a music city. In Japan, architecture has become the cornerstone in the country’s quest to protect its cities from the ever emerging threat of natural … [Read more...] about CNN’s Future Cities covers Asia
