Hong Kong – As part of Channel [V]'s exclusive deal, Paris Hilton's My New BFF will premiere in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Hong Kong later this year and shortly after the US debut. The 10-part series will follow a group of girls as they compete to be Paris Hilton's new Best Friend. "I'm really excited about this concept," explains Hilton. "I'm going to meet a lot of great girlfriends. I never got to go to college and this will be my chance to be in a sorority and have that … [Read more...] about Paris Hilton’s new reality series to debut exclusively on Channel [V]
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Foxcrime packs a punch with brand new programme offerings
Singapore – Fox International Channels has announced a line-up of big premieres this year with Dexter Season 2 being the first to open the schedule of programmes on FOXCRIME (StarHub Digital Cable Channel 86). Viewers can expect more dramas such as the brand-new series The Kill Point and the ground-breaking reality series, COPS amongst other favourites such as Burn Notice, NCIS Season 3, Brotherhood Season 2 and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 3. Mr Patrick Lim, StarHub's head of … [Read more...] about Foxcrime packs a punch with brand new programme offerings
Mobile deals for CNBC in Thailand
Bangkok – CNBC is partnering with The Nation, to distribute CNBC Asia Pacific's SMS services in Thailand. The content will be distributed on three of Thailand's major service providers - AIS, TRUE and DTAC. And the CNBC WAP site will be distributed by Thailand's biggest provider, AIS. CNBC Asia Pacific is working closely with The Nation to localize business and financial news content for mobile distribution in Thailand. Subscribers to AIS, TRUE and DTAC are able to access regional and … [Read more...] about Mobile deals for CNBC in Thailand
My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards
Shanghai – My Boy Jack starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall has won the Silver Award for Best TV Film at the Magnolia Awards, part of the 14th Annual Shanghai Television Festival. My Boy Jack, an Ecosse/WGBH/Ingenious Broadcasting co-production for ITV in association with Granada International, has been sold to more than 40 territories. James Ross, regional director at Granada International commented, "This win underscores the significant impact of our content in China and Asia. We … [Read more...] about My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards
CASBAA Convention 2008 at the Dome
Hong Kong – The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced that the upcoming 15th CASBAA Convention 2008 October 28th – 30th will be held in the CASBAA Dome at the POP TV Arena in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. The Convention 2008 will be keynoted by Anne Sweeney, co-chair Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group. Additional headline speakers include Darren Childs, managing director of BBC Global Channels and Abe Peled, chairman of … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2008 at the Dome
Kek succeeds Chua at HBO Asia
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the resignation of Suarina Chua, senior vice president, sales and marketing / business development. Jacelyn Kek is promoted to senior vice president of sales and affiliate marketing with immediate effect. Kek will be promoted to senior vice president of sales and affiliate marketing with immediate effect. She has been with HBO Asia for 16 years in various roles, most recently the Vice President of Sales where she has been instrumental in increasing HBO … [Read more...] about Kek succeeds Chua at HBO Asia