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
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Seven Network grabs BBC documentaries
Sydney- BBC Worldwide’s Sydney office has licensed a package of factual programs to Australia's Seven Network, led by Fight for Life (6 x 50’), a BBC / Discovery Channel / DCTP production celebrating the body’s capacity to counter serious illness. Focusing on patients in the Emergency room, nanotechnology, electron microscopes and CGI enable viewers to see the internal landscape of the body under threat, from the trauma of birth to the recklessness of young adulthood and the … [Read more...] about Seven Network grabs BBC documentaries
CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.
Philippines– The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) filed a Motion for Reconsideration at the Court of Appeals in Manila to reverse an appellate court decision to nullify search warrants issued against local cabler Telmarc Cable Corp. for acts of copyright infringement. Simon Twiston Davies, CASBAA Chief Executive Officer, believes the evidence submitted to the Regional Trial Court in 2005 is sufficient to have the judiciary reverse its ruling on the search … [Read more...] about CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.
James Gibbons upped to GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
Singapore- Discovery Networks Asia is promoting James Gibbons to General Manager, Discovery and Animal Planet Japan, effective July 16. Based in Tokyo and reporting directly to the board of directors for Discovery and Animal Planet Japan, Gibbons will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of Discovery’s business initiatives and development in Japan, as well as general operations of the Tokyo office. He will also ensure the growth and viability of Discovery and joint … [Read more...] about James Gibbons upped to GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
James Gibbons promoted as GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
Singapore- Discovery Networks Asia (DNA) has promoted James Gibbons to General Manager, Discovery and Animal Planet Japan, effective July 16. Gibbons will be based in Tokyo and will report directly to the board of directors for Discovery and Animal Planet Japan. Gibbons will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of Discovery’s business initiatives and future development in the Japanese market, as well as general operations of the Tokyo office. He will also ensure the … [Read more...] about James Gibbons promoted as GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
Disney jumps into Australia’s BigPond
Sydney– Australian telco Telstra’s BigPond Movies VOD service has added Disney-ABC International Television to its list of suppliers, joining Warner Bros. Sony, MGM, the BBC, Granada, Discovery, TWI and Troma, and local distributors such as Icon, Hopscotch, Beyond and Becker Entertainment. It’s the Disney Co.’s first internet movie VOD deal in Australia. BigPond’s download-to-rent scheme prices new movies at A$5.95 (US$5.00) or $4 for members, and TV episodes at … [Read more...] about Disney jumps into Australia’s BigPond
