Singapore – Discovery Japan, Inc. has announced that Louis Boswell will be appointed to the role of President & Representative Director. Boswell replaces James Gibbons, who has been appointed Country Manager for emerging business in Discovery’s Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA) region, and will relocate from Tokyo to London. As President & Representative Director, Boswell will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of … [Read more...] about Breaking: AETN’s Asia GM moves to Discovery Japan
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Intelsat to carry Fiji TV DTH services
Luxembourg – Fiji TV has signed a capacity deal with Intelsat for its direct-to-home (DTH) services to customers across the Pacific Ocean region, which includes Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. Fiji TV has also renewed its video contribution requirements and capacity for its subsidiary Media Niugini Limited, which operates EMTV, Papua New Guinea’s only free-to-view channel. Fiji TV also offers Sky Pacific, a pay-TV service uplinked from Suva, Fiji, that … [Read more...] about Intelsat to carry Fiji TV DTH services
Oprah’s Justin Bieber interview on Next Chapter to air on TLC SEA, India
Los Angeles and Silver Spring, Maryland – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Networks International have announced that Justin Bieber will be featured in a special episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter, which will air in more than 100 countries worldwide. The interview premieres on November 25 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and will then air throughout the world on DNI's female flagship channels TLC, Home & Health and Real Time, beginning November 25. This will be the first time … [Read more...] about Oprah’s Justin Bieber interview on Next Chapter to air on TLC SEA, India
3net forms production and distribution division
Culver City, California – 3net, a joint venture from Sony, Discovery and IMAX, has formed 3net Studios, a new global television programme production and distribution division. To be based at both Sony Pictures headquarters in Los Angeles and Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, 3net Studios will employ a worldwide team of creative personnel, utilising the world-class technology and production expertise of the parent company’s joint venture partners to … [Read more...] about 3net forms production and distribution division
MIPCOM: NHK and NHNZ greenlight blue chip series Life Force II
Cannes – NHK and NHNZ announced during the "We believe in The Magical Spell of Docs" cocktail reception at MIPCOM that they have greenlit the major blueâ€chip science/natural history series, Life Force II. Life Force II builds on the worldwide success of Life Force I, a six part series coâ€produced by NHK, NHNZ, France Télévisions, Science Channel and Animal Planet and distributed by Off the Fence. Life Force I premiered in early 2011. The series was sold to territories … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NHK and NHNZ greenlight blue chip series Life Force II
CNN claims it is top international brand among upscale viewers
CNN reaches more upscale consumers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, on TV and online than any other international media brand, according to results from the first Media Survey of Global Affluents (GEMS), launched today. At 40.8%, CNN’s monthly reach across TV and online combined is decisively ahead of all other global media brands including Discovery (38.2%), National Geographic TV (36.2%) and streaks ahead of rival networks BBC (32%), CNBC (14.2%) and Al Jazeera (10.9%). … [Read more...] about CNN claims it is top international brand among upscale viewers