Burbank, California– Kirk Bloomgarden has joined DIC Entertainment as Executive Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company’s worldwide TV, home entertainment and consumer products’ divisions, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Based in DIC’s headquarters in Burbank, he will report to Jeffrey Edell, President of DIC, and work on overall company strategy with Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of DIC. Bloomgarden will collaborate with executives from each division as well as … [Read more...] about Kirk Bloomgarden joins DIC Entertainment as EVP, Global Sales
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Daniella Kilim promoted to VP New Media, Sandra Carter Global
Los Angeles- Daniella Kilim has been promoted to Vice President of New Media at Sandra Carter Global (SCG), responsible for building strategic relationships with Internet content aggregators as well as mobile and IPTV companies worldwide. Based in the company’s New York office, Kilim reports to Sandra Carter, President of SCG. Kilim joined SCG in 2003 as Executive Director of International Sales, responsible for securing media deals worldwide for the company’s leading properties. … [Read more...] about Daniella Kilim promoted to VP New Media, Sandra Carter Global
Singapore’s IDA appoints Rear Admiral Ronnie Tay as CEO
Singapore- The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore has named Rear Admiral (RADM) Ronnie Tay as CEO, effective Nov. 19 2007. He replaces Chan Yeng Kit, who served as CEO since January 2005. Tay was formerly Chief of Navy with the Singapore Armed Forces, where he led the naval force to adopt new technologies and fighting doctrines. As CEO, Chan led the development of the Intelligent Nation 2015 (iN2015) master-plan and saw Singapore’s infocomm industry grow to a record S$45.4 … [Read more...] about Singapore’s IDA appoints Rear Admiral Ronnie Tay as CEO
Beyond International take-over bid
Sydney--Investment firm Mariner Financial Limited has launched a take-over offer for Beyond International Limited, which values the Australian television producer-distributor at $A68.7 million ($US57.8 million). Mariner is offering $A1.15 per share, a 25% premium over Beyond's last sale price. Beyond International said it would "consider the offer in the context of other indicative proposals it has received" before making an announcement on the bid. Mariner already owns 11% of Beyond and is … [Read more...] about Beyond International take-over bid
Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Sydney- Australian viewers will get their first HD channels in December when the Ten and Seven networks launch dedicated HD services. These will be the first new commercial free-to-air channels launched in the major mainland metro markets in more than 40 years. For substantial periods each day, TEN-HD will break away from TEN's primary channel, offering alternative programming and themed events focusing on live sport, entertainment, movies, documentaries and science-fiction. "TEN-HD will excite … [Read more...] about Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Nick of time funding for Anytime
Singapore – Doubts about the future of content on-demand service provider Anytime are to be dispelled with a major funding announcement anticipated Weds 19th September. Speaking to Television Asia from the U.S., an upbeat Craig Zimbulis, Anytime President & CEO, described the new funding as a “labour of love.” “It’s a deal we thought would take two months that’s taken ten,” said Zimbulis, “but what’s really exciting is the opportunities this … [Read more...] about Nick of time funding for Anytime