Singapore- The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore has named Rear Admiral (RADM) Ronnie Tay as CEO, effective Nov. 19 2007. He replaces Chan Yeng Kit, who served as CEO since January 2005. Tay was formerly Chief of Navy with the Singapore Armed Forces, where he led the naval force to adopt new technologies and fighting doctrines. As CEO, Chan led the development of the Intelligent Nation 2015 (iN2015) master-plan and saw Singapore’s infocomm industry grow to a record S$45.4 … [Read more...] about Singapore’s IDA appoints Rear Admiral Ronnie Tay as CEO
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Beyond International take-over bid
Sydney--Investment firm Mariner Financial Limited has launched a take-over offer for Beyond International Limited, which values the Australian television producer-distributor at $A68.7 million ($US57.8 million). Mariner is offering $A1.15 per share, a 25% premium over Beyond's last sale price. Beyond International said it would "consider the offer in the context of other indicative proposals it has received" before making an announcement on the bid. Mariner already owns 11% of Beyond and is … [Read more...] about Beyond International take-over bid
Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Sydney- Australian viewers will get their first HD channels in December when the Ten and Seven networks launch dedicated HD services. These will be the first new commercial free-to-air channels launched in the major mainland metro markets in more than 40 years. For substantial periods each day, TEN-HD will break away from TEN's primary channel, offering alternative programming and themed events focusing on live sport, entertainment, movies, documentaries and science-fiction. "TEN-HD will excite … [Read more...] about Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Nick of time funding for Anytime
Singapore – Doubts about the future of content on-demand service provider Anytime are to be dispelled with a major funding announcement anticipated Weds 19th September. Speaking to Television Asia from the U.S., an upbeat Craig Zimbulis, Anytime President & CEO, described the new funding as a “labour of love.” “It’s a deal we thought would take two months that’s taken ten,” said Zimbulis, “but what’s really exciting is the opportunities this … [Read more...] about Nick of time funding for Anytime
Ian Caroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has upped Ian Carroll to Executive Vice President from Senior Vice President & General Manager with immediate effect. The promotion reflects his move to a broader strategic role in Turner as he heads the company’s foray into new areas of business and identifies new opportunities for the network to reach a wider audience in Asia while retaining oversight of content sales and business development. Carroll joined Turner as a regional counsel in 1998, … [Read more...] about Ian Caroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
FremantleMedia Enterprises sells 320 hours of programs to MediaCorp
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has sold more than 320 hours of programming to Singapore’s Mediacorp TV Channel 5, Channel NewsAsia and Mediacorp TV12. MediaCorp TV Channel 5 acquired reality talent search show American Idol Season 7, factual programs How Clean is Your House and The Martha Stewart Show, as well as Australia-focused culinary shows Jamie’s Kitchen Australia and Jamie Oliver: Australian Diary. Channel NewsAsia took season one of interview series Iconoclasts and … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sells 320 hours of programs to MediaCorp