VICE Distribution, the global distribution and content licensing arm of VICE Media Group, today announces the appointment of Elise Ching as the company’s Sales Director for the APAC region. Announcing the appointment, Executive Managing Director, Distribution for VICE Media Group, Bea Hegedus, said: “APAC is a key growth area for us as we look to capitalise on the success of the VICE brand and the popularity of our diverse content in the region. I am delighted that Elise will be joining VICE … [Read more...] about VICE Distribution appoints new Asia sales lead
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Warner Bros. Discovery announces Western Pacific leadership roles
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced two key leadership roles in its Western Pacific business, reporting to James Gibbons, President & Managing Director, Western Pacific, WBD, and effective immediately. Gillian Zhao is appointed President, China. Zhao is a highly regarded media executive with more than 20 years’ experience across entertainment and high-tech sectors. A veteran with strong influence in the Chinese industry, Zhao has overseen consistently strong box office … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery announces Western Pacific leadership roles
Two ABS-CBN drama series now seen in Africa and French territories
ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading content provider, continues to bring its prime drama series to a bigger scale of the international market with its hit series "La Vida Lena" and "The Blood Sisters" airing in Africa and French territories respectively. The revenge-drama series "La Vida Lena" is the latest English-dubbed offering from ABS-CBN—now airing in Africa's Sub-Saharan countries, including South Africa, Kenya, and Zambia via the StarTimes channel. The show follows the story of … [Read more...] about Two ABS-CBN drama series now seen in Africa and French territories
Food Affair with Mark Wiens spotlights Singapore’s food obsession
Food Affair with Mark Wiens is a fresh and invigorating journey of food obsession in Singapore, experienced through the eyes (and mouth) of popular food vlogger, Mark Wiens. The HBO Asia Originals’ production is the first non-scripted food series hosted by Mark as he discovers the untold stories, personalities, and history behind Singapore's smorgasbord of delicacies, from haute to hawker cuisine. The six-episode series is set to premiere on 18 November on HBO, HBO GO and will debut same time on … [Read more...] about Food Affair with Mark Wiens spotlights Singapore’s food obsession
Bomanbridge Media lines-up factual and lifestyle deals ahead of MIPCOM
Content distribution, and co-production company Bomanbridge Media announces a number of factual and lifestyle content sales to several international broadcasters ahead of MIPCOM this year. Discovery US-owned Food Network, Disney Bulgaria (for Eastern Europe) and Viaplay Netherlands have acquired food travel show Paul Goes to Hollywood (4x60’). The series follows the Great British Bake-Off judge and chef on a road trip across the U.S. on his Harley Davidson, bringing viewers to … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media lines-up factual and lifestyle deals ahead of MIPCOM
Astro Malaysia goes live with Synamedia Clarissa for business insights clarity
Synamedia, the world’s largest independent video software provider, today announced that Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro), has gone live with Synamedia Clarissa to gain a deeper understanding about how business decisions impact viewer behaviour and content consumption, with the goal of boosting engagement. Astro is investing heavily in content and the user experience: using Clarissa’s all-encompassing view of … [Read more...] about Astro Malaysia goes live with Synamedia Clarissa for business insights clarity