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
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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
Granada International’s Hell’s Kitchen cooks up a storm in Asia
Hong Kong– The second series of Hell’s Kitchen USA has been sold to Hong Kong’s TVB, which launched the show on June 9; Discovery Travel and Leisure, India, to air across the Indian subcontinent; Thailand’s TrueVisions (formerly UBC); Singapore-based Asia Food Channel; the Philippines’ Solar and Malaysia’s NTV7. The reality show features celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay assessing a group of aspiring U.S. restaurateurs in various culinary challenges to win a … [Read more...] about Granada International’s Hell’s Kitchen cooks up a storm in Asia
Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board have partnered to promote ‘Uniquely Singapore’ to a potential 40 million homes across Asia Pacific on Discovery Travel & Living from May until the end of the year. Globe Trekker host Megan McCormick was in town to front a new campaign that showcases Singapore as a premier destination. Ken Low, Assistant Chief Executive (Brand & Communications), Singapore Tourism Board, said: “This partnership between the … [Read more...] about Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
Screening on Tuesdays at 2200 hrs (SIN/HK), Discovery Channel's six-part documentary series, Everest: Beyond the Limit, premiered on May 22, 2007. Made with advanced high-altitude video technology including cameras on Sherpas' helmets, the series documents an 11-member expedition led by veteran climber Russell Brice to the summit of Mount Everest in April and May 2006. A 17-strong production team followed the group of climbers who included New Zealander Mark Inglis, the first double amputee to … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Leading FME's field is The Best Years, a 13 x 60' drama series from Blueprint Entertainment. Produced in association with U.S. broadcaster The N, MTV Networks'-owned night-time network, and CanWest MediaWorks' Global Television in Canada, The Best Years follows a group of friends through the ups and downs of college life. Also produced by Blueprint is the MIPTV-launched dark, funny scripted series, Love You To Death, starring John Waters (director of Serial Mom, Hairspray, Cry-Baby). In his … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
