Singapore – NBCUniversal International Television’s bouquet of channels – DIVA, E!, Universal Channel and Syfy – have recorded significant growth in viewership with strong overall performance in South East Asia during the first half of 2014. This success is a direct result of the increased investment in programming, including the initiative to increase the volume of programming coming Express from the U.S. including Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Suits and Rookie Blue … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Television records stellar ratings success
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Metan’s Larry Namer to be honoured at Fifth Annual LAWEBFEST
Los Angeles – International media veteran and E! co-founder Larry Namer has been invited to be the keynote speaker and will be honoured with the “Envisioneer Award” at the special opening night dinner gala of the fifth Annual LAWEBFEST, scheduled for March 26-30 at 8pm at the Radisson Hotel at LAX. “We’re thrilled to invite Larry Namer, one of the titans of the cable television industry, as our opening day guest of honour,” said LAWEBFEST founder Michael … [Read more...] about Metan’s Larry Namer to be honoured at Fifth Annual LAWEBFEST
E! announces first original scripted series
Los Angeles – E! announced on March 6 that it has greenlit the network's first-ever original scripted series, The Royals, a one-hour drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London. Produced by Lionsgate, the Royals inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. The sweeping series, which is set to premiere in 2015, is executive … [Read more...] about E! announces first original scripted series
New E! series with the ​Philippines’ ​Gutierrez family
Singapore – The Philippines' favourite showbiz personalities – the Gutierrez family – will be finding a new home on E! in 2014. E! is launching a six-episode reality series, produced by the Philippines' media powerhouse One Mega Group’s TV100. The show will give audiences across South East Asia an all-access pass to the family. As part of E!’s continued commitment to shine the spotlight on local Asian personalities and celebrities, the series will follow the … [Read more...] about New E! series with the ​Philippines’ ​Gutierrez family
NBCU hires Scott Mackenzie as VP Channels
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the channels’ division of NBCUniversal International Television, has appointed Scott Mackenzie as Vice President, Channels, Asia, UNI. Mackenzie reports to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, UNI, APAC and will lead the optimisation of NBCUniversal’s five channel brands in the region – Universal Channel, E!, DIVA Universal, Syfy and Style – to drive overall growth. Mackenzie will be based in the … [Read more...] about NBCU hires Scott Mackenzie as VP Channels
Chris Taylor to lead NBCUniversal’s TV operations in ANZ
Singapore – NBCUniversal International has announced that Chris Taylor will lead its integrated television operations in Australia and New Zealand in the newly-created role of Vice President, International Television. Taylor will start on November 25, 2013 and report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Universal Networks International, APAC and Justin Che, SVP Sales Liaison, APAC. He will be based in Sydney. Chris Taylor, Vice President, International Television … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor to lead NBCUniversal’s TV operations in ANZ
