Singapore / Beijing / Mumbai / Seoul / Sydney– Hewlett Packard (HP) will collaborate with MTV Networks Asia Pacific for a second season of Meet or Delete which made its debut in 2006. The show follows college students attempting to meet one another based on the content within their PC hard drives. Four installments of the show will be produced for China, India, Korea and Australia featuring more localization, consumer interaction and HP products as contest prizes. The new season of Meet or … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Asia Pacific and Hewlett Packard join hands for second season of Meet or Delete
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Seven to screen Prison Break and Heroes right after the U.S.
Sydney- The Seven Network has bowed to consumers' demands to see U.S. series as early as possible, electing to screen the next series of Prison Break and Heroes later this year directly after their U.S. launches. "From the feedback we've been getting from fansites and blogs, the message has been very clear. Now from Seven we're sending a message back - the waiting is over," said Seven's Director of Programming and Production, Tim Worner. "We'll be running Prison Break and Heroes as close to … [Read more...] about Seven to screen Prison Break and Heroes right after the U.S.
James Gibbons promoted as GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
Singapore- Discovery Networks Asia (DNA) has promoted James Gibbons to General Manager, Discovery and Animal Planet Japan, effective July 16. Gibbons will be based in Tokyo and will report directly to the board of directors for Discovery and Animal Planet Japan. Gibbons will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of Discovery’s business initiatives and future development in the Japanese market, as well as general operations of the Tokyo office. He will also ensure the … [Read more...] about James Gibbons promoted as GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
Amanda Higgs tapped as ABC-TV Executive Producer of Drama
Sydney- Amanda Higgs, co-creator with John Edwards of popular Network Ten drama series The Secret Life of Us, has been appointed ABC TV's Executive Producer of Drama, based in Melbourne. She moves to the ABC from production company Southern Star Entertainment, where she developed a number of shows. Prior to that she worked as a script editor on a range of TV series such as Wildside, Water Rats and Police Rescue, and on feature films Praise and Somersault. She reports to Miranda Dear, ABC TV's … [Read more...] about Amanda Higgs tapped as ABC-TV Executive Producer of Drama
Pantvaidya joins BBC Global Channels as General Manager, South Asia
Mumbai- Nachiket Pantvaidya will join BBC Worldwide Global Channels on July 11 as General Manager, South Asia, to lead the Global Channels team in the region, manage growth strategy for BBC-branded channels, and drive awareness of BBC channel brands. He reports to Christine Leo-McKerrow, SVP Global Channels Asia-Pacific. Nachiket was Executive Director, Programming and Production, for India’s Disney Channels for three years, where he managed the localization of the Disney brand with Indian … [Read more...] about Pantvaidya joins BBC Global Channels as General Manager, South Asia
MagiNet Interactive to launch hotel entertainment network with Tandberg Television
Singapore- MagiNet Interactive Pte Ltd., provider of in-room on-demand TV and Internet connectivity in Asia, is launching a new hotel entertainment network to provide new revenue opportunities and offer interactive TV, and has selected Tandberg Television’s iPlex IPTV video processing system for the new system. MagiNet Interactive looks to mirror feature-rich digital TV including on-demand and catch-up TV services using Tandberg Television’s technology for HD, on-demand programming, … [Read more...] about MagiNet Interactive to launch hotel entertainment network with Tandberg Television