Sydney- Courtney Gibson, Head of Arts, Entertainment and Comedy at Australia's ABC TV, has been promoted to the network's Executive Head Content Creation. This newly-created position will see Gibson lead and manage ABC TV's content development and production across all genres, except children's. Kim Dalton, Director of Television said "This is a demanding new role, which requires an extensive array of skills, including leadership, creativity, strategic content planning, and the ability to … [Read more...] about Gibson to take the reins of ABC TV content creation
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Caroline Pitcher to head Ausfilm
Sydney- Caroline Pitcher has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ausfilm, which markets Australia as a production destination. For the past four years, Pitcher has served as General Manager of Film Victoria’s Melbourne Film Office, which, like Ausfilm, seeks to attract major film and television projects. During her watch, projects including Where the Wild Things Are, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Charlotte’s Web and Ghost Rider were filmed in Victoria, and Steven … [Read more...] about Caroline Pitcher to head Ausfilm
CanWest take-over of Ten approved
Sydney- Canada's CanWest Global Communication's bid to assume majority control of Australia's Network Ten has been approved by the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). The deal is subject to a number of conditions, including that the CEO and CFO must reside in Australia, the company remain listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and its headquarters stay in Australia. CanWest will convert its shares and debentures to a 56% stake in Ten Network Holdings Limited, as permitted under … [Read more...] about CanWest take-over of Ten approved
3 Hong Kong bars settle out of court for illegal World Cup broadcasts
Hong Kong– Three Hong Kong bars have settled High Court lawsuits for illegally broadcasting the World Cup football tournament in June last year. The bars, Carnegies, the Bridge and the Coyote Bar & Grill, located in Wanchai, made out of court settlements with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and local pay-TV operator Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (Cable TV). The defendants paid “substantial compensation” to the plaintiffs for infringing … [Read more...] about 3 Hong Kong bars settle out of court for illegal World Cup broadcasts
Liza Newnham promoted as SVP / GM of English Language Channels, Star
Hong Kong- Star has promoted Liza Newnham as Senior Vice President / General Manager of English Language Channels, Star. In this newly created position, Newnham will manage the business operations of Star Movies and Star World and will work to strengthen the channel brands. Based in Hong Kong, Newnham reports to Laureen Ong, Chief Operating Officer of Star who stated that the company is working “aggressively” to bolster the channels’ foothold in the English language … [Read more...] about Liza Newnham promoted as SVP / GM of English Language Channels, Star
Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News Division as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences
London- Sanjay Nazerali will join BBC’s Global News Division in the newly created post of Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences from September. Nazerali will report to Richard Sambrook, Director of BBC Global News Nazerali will lead the MC&A teams at BBC World Service, BBC World television, BBC Monitoring and the BBC's international facing online news services. He will also oversee the building of a single brand platform across the Global News Division and the development of … [Read more...] about Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News Division as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences