Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced a new appointment to its management team with Thomas Finn taking on the role as the new chief financial officer (CFO) and senior vice president. Finn is responsible for overseeing ESPN STAR Sports financial accounting, financial planning, advertising sales administration and MIS departments. Finn will report directly to Manu Sawhney, managing director, ESPN STAR Sports. Finn replaces Gloria Dunn, who enjoyed a successful career with ESPN STAR Sports … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports appoints new Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Thomas Finn
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CABLE TV to launch Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel
HONG KONG – Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (CABLE TV) and Disney Media Distribution jointly announced that they have entered into a distribution agreement to launch a Disney Channel Pack on CABLE TV. The Disney Channel Pack, comprising the renowned Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel, was launched on 15 July 2010, on Channel 135 and Channel 136 respectively. Disney Channel offers an unparalleled blend of quality Disney entertainment and originally produced programs that kids … [Read more...] about CABLE TV to launch Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel
Disney Media Distribution unveils lineup of new & returning series for international buyers
Los Angeles Screenings, CA - The Walt Disney Company’s international distribution arm, Disney Media Distribution, unveiled its 2010/11 primetime slate, including ten new and nine returning scripted series, at the annual International Upfront event at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. Series in Disney Media Distribution’s portfolio include new series Body of Proof, Detroit 1-8-7, Happy Endings, Huge, Melissa & Joey, My Generation, No Ordinary Family, Off the Map, Scoundrels and … [Read more...] about Disney Media Distribution unveils lineup of new & returning series for international buyers
Disney–ABC International Television and MNC sign multi–year deal
JAKARTA – Disney–ABC International Television (DAIT) Asia Pacific has signed a multi–year agreement with PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNC), Indonesia’s largest integrated media company, to distribute Disney animation, pre–school programs, live action series and original movies over MNC’s leading national television broadcast networks across Indonesia. As a part of the agreement, MNC will broadcast Disney programs over its two leading free–to–air … [Read more...] about Disney–ABC International Television and MNC sign multi–year deal
Endemol appoints Global Head of Marketing
LONDON – Endemol announced the appointment of Steve Copestake as global head of marketing. Copestake joins Endemol from Disney– ABC–ESPN Television where he was senior vice president, international marketing. During his seven years at Disney he has led the marketing and research operation for the company’s TV distribution business, representing their most successful global brands including Lost, Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy. Copestake also played a … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Global Head of Marketing
The Walt Disney Company India announces first studio production for Southern
Mumbai - The Walt Disney Company in India officially announced its first locally developed studio project aimed specifically at Southern audiences, a yet to be named epic fantasy adventure, scheduled for release in January 2011. The film, which commenced production in November 2009, features a host of leading local talent. A fantasy adventure film set in the fictitious teardrop shaped land of Sangarashtra, the film explores the inseparable bond between man and the myths that remain relevant even … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company India announces first studio production for Southern
