Hong Kong - Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) and now TV announced a landmark agreement to make a selection of US network series available on demand to Hong Kong viewers. The new service, called TV Series, makes programming available in HD and SD viewing formats to now TV subscribers via the now Select subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) option. With a few clicks on the now TV remote control, subscribers can schedule the most convenient viewing times. As a new addition to now … [Read more...] about DAIT and now TV strike deal for US network series on SVOD
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year hits a high note in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong - High School Musical 3: Senior Year has gone global with the Original Motion picture soundtrack attaining gold status in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia. Walt Disney Records celebrated this unprecedented response to the hit movie soundtrack with more countries in the region predicted to follow suit. The number 1 movie franchise in cable TV history sees the return of the entire cast debut on the silver screen to complete their senior year. With over 15 million … [Read more...] about High School Musical 3: Senior Year hits a high note in Asia Pacific
Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Disney's new animated feature Bolt will premiere at the world's first 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival in Singapore. The 3DX Festival will be held between 19 - 23 November 2008 with support from Singapore's Media Development Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board. … [Read more...] about Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Turner Entertainment appoints VP, Branding and Communications
Hong Kong - Soumitra (Sunny) Saha, senior vice president and general manager, Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA) has announced the appointment of Lucien Harrington to the newly created position of vice president, branding & communications, TENA. Based in TENA's regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Harrington will work closely with Turner's senior executive team to develop brand and communication strategies for continued growth and further expansion of its entertainment portfolio in the … [Read more...] about Turner Entertainment appoints VP, Branding and Communications
STAR appoints current Group CFO John Lau as President, China & Taiwan; Deputy CFO Eun J. Cho to succeed Lau as Group CFO
Hong Kong - STAR announced the appointment of John Lau, its current Group CFO, as president, China and Taiwan. Effective immediately, Lau will be tasked with overseeing STAR's overall business interests in these two markets with Jack Gao, CEO of STAR China and Daniel Cheung, CEO of STAR Taiwan reporting to him. Succeeding Lau as STAR's group CFO will be Eun J. Cho, who has been serving as the company's deputy CFO since April this year. In her expanded portfolio, Cho will oversee STAR's finance … [Read more...] about STAR appoints current Group CFO John Lau as President, China & Taiwan; Deputy CFO Eun J. Cho to succeed Lau as Group CFO
Indian government takes centre stage at CASBAA
Hong Kong - CASBAA will host India's two most senior officials governing broadcasting and telecommunications policy at the CASBAA Convention 2008 in Hong Kong, October 28 - 30. The participation in the Convention 2008 of Sushma Singh, India's secretary for the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) and Nripendra Misra, the chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), marks the latest additions to the international conference line-up. The two Indian officials … [Read more...] about Indian government takes centre stage at CASBAA
