Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of Discovery Communications, has appointed Charles Yap as vice president and Wong Ching Yee as manager of its regional communications team. Yap replaces Vice President Melissa Tham who is emigrating to the United States, while Wong replaces Director Charmaine Huet who is dedicating herself to parenthood. Both Yap and Wong will be based at DNAP’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Yap assumes his role on June 11 while Wong … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific appoints two to regional communications team
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NHNZ receives 2012 Outstanding Contribution award
New Zealand – Natural History New Zealand Ltd (NHNZ), a major global producer of factual television creating original content for National Geographic Channels, Discovery Channels, Smithsonian Channel, A&E Television Networks, 3net and NHK, has been awarded the 2012 Outstanding Contribution to the NZ Documentary Industry Award by The Documentary New Zealand Trust. The award – the biggest accolade presented during the Documentary Edge Forum Gala event – is recognition of … [Read more...] about NHNZ receives 2012 Outstanding Contribution award
Discovery expands in the Philippines
Manila – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines. In addition, its global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks … [Read more...] about Discovery expands in the Philippines
Keaveny gets industry nod
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, has been honoured at the recently concluded CASBAA convention in Hong Kong. The region's PayTV association bestowed Keaveny with the Chairman's Award for his contribution to the industry. CASBAA Chairman, Marcel Fenez, who presented the award, thanked Keaveny, "For his contributions to the development of PayTV in the region and his tireless work explaining the value of PayTV to advertisers as Chairman of the CASBAA … [Read more...] about Keaveny gets industry nod
Kids can Dream in 3D
Culver City, CA. – 3D animated series Dream Defenders, produced by Singapore’s Tiny Island Productions, will make its world premiere on 25 September with 3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network between Sony, Discovery and IMAX. The 26x30min series, features Zane and Zoey, twins and rivals who serve as the last line of defense between the Real World and the nightmare creatures of the Dreamworld. The primetime presentation is part of 3net’s introduction of the world’s first … [Read more...] about Kids can Dream in 3D
Beach House expands team
Television creatives Roger Cheng from Taiwan and New York-based Mashizan Masjum have joined the Beach House Pictures team in Singapore. Roger takes up the newly created role of Content & Business Development Director and Mashizan will series produce the recently greenlit slate of programmes for broadcasters such as AETN, National Geographic Channel, and Discovery Channel. BHP managing director Jocelyn Little says these two appointments are crucial to keeping up with the company’s … [Read more...] about Beach House expands team