Hong Kong- Asia Television Limited (ATV) has received approval from the Chief Executive in Council and Broadcasting Authority to change its shareholding structure. New shareholders have been introduced, including Louis Page, former MD of rival network TVB. It is expected that TK Ho, former Group GM of TVB will assume a senior role at ATV since resigning his post as a non-executive director at TVB. The new shareholders, purchasing 73.14% of shares in ATV, are Alnery No.112 Limited, Panfair … [Read more...] about New shareholders take 73% stake in ATV
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Microsoft Korea, SBSi and KT to pilot digital service
Seoul - Microsoft Korea is to develop a global media hub (GMH) service with KT and SBSi that will enable both content providers and content service providers to trade and deliver digital content. KT Future Technology Laboratory, SBSi (digital media subsidiary of the Seoul Broadcasting System) and Microsoft Korea will jointly develop and test the pilot service. Microsoft Korea will provide the platform solution; SBSi will provide available content, including Korean and international TV shows and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Korea, SBSi and KT to pilot digital service
Nine and FremantleMedia team up for The Gift
Sydney- The Nine Network and FremantleMedia Australia today announced the commissioning of The Gift, an eight-episode factual series hosted by 60 Minutes reporter Tara Brown, which looks at the life-and-death business of organ donation and transplants. The Gift is an original format which was championed by FremantleMedia Australia CEO, Mark Fennessy, who said, "There are hundreds of people across the country desperately waiting for the call that will save their lives. We'll follow their dramatic … [Read more...] about Nine and FremantleMedia team up for The Gift
BBC Worldwide deals Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
Sydney-BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed New Europe with Michael Palin, the new 6 x 50’ series from the intrepid adventurer as he explores 20 countries in Central and Easter Europe to Television New Zealand, together with a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion (1 x 95’) and the second series of drama series Torchwood (13 x 50’) and Primeval (7 x 50’). … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
Asia Media Holdings buys into Cambodia & Laos
Nonthaburi, Thailand – Shin Satellite plc has agreed to sell part of its Cambodia and Laos interests to Asia Mobile Holdings Pte Ltd (AMH). Shin Satellite will sell a 49% in Shenington Investments Pte Ltd, for consideration value of US$200 million. Shenington is an investment holding company with a 100 percent stake in Cambodia Shinawatra Company Limited and 49 percent stake in Lao Telecommunications Company Limited. AMH is a joint venture between Qatar Telecom and ST Telemedia It … [Read more...] about Asia Media Holdings buys into Cambodia & Laos
James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Sydney- James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the Nine network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie becomes chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media board. PBL sold the 25% stake to CVC for A$515 million (US$426 million). PBL also agreed to sell its … [Read more...] about James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
