Mumbai- UTV Software Communications Ltd has appointed Ronald D'Mello as CEO, UTV-UK. Based in UK and India, he heads UTV's new media initiatives including animation arm UTV Toons, post production arm UTV Post, the controlling investment in console game development company, Ignition UK, as well as Indian mobile and online game company India Games, in which UTV is acquiring a controlling interest. Zarina Mehta has been promoted to CEO of GenX Limited to oversee the youth subsidiary which houses … [Read more...] about UTV restructures top management
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ABS and RRSAT Global Communications Network expand Three Angels
Hong Kong- Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and RRSAT Global Communications Network Limited (RRSAT), provider of content management and distribution services, have entered into a 3-year partnership to broadcast the 24-hour Christian television and radio network, Three Angels Broadcasting Network, on the Southern Ku-band beam of the ABS-1 satellite. Tom Choi, CEO of ABS, said the partnership with RRSAT furthers the satellite operator's plans to expand distribution of international channels across … [Read more...] about ABS and RRSAT Global Communications Network expand Three Angels
Panavision Australia acquires HD camera provider Broadcam
Sydney- Panavision Australia, the market leader in renting camera systems for films, television and commercials, has acquired digital rental company Broadcam. This enables Panavision Australia to expand into the digital rental equipment business. Bob Beitcher, CEO and President of Panavision, noted, "Along with the acquisition of Plus 8 Digital in North America, bringing Broadcam into the Panavision family reflects our continued significant investment in third party and proprietary HD gear, … [Read more...] about Panavision Australia acquires HD camera provider Broadcam
ABC launches broadband comedy: a how-to for men
Sydney-The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on April 12 launched Andrew's Guide to Being a Man, an interactive, cross-platform comedy series available as Video on Demand at abc.net.au/andrewsguide and on ABC2, the pubcaster's only free-to-air digital channel. Developed and financed by Queensland's Pacific Film and Television Commission with the ABC and produced by Brisbane's Boilermaker Pty Ltd, the 13 x 3 minute episodes are rolling out online over 13 weeks. Audiences can visit the … [Read more...] about ABC launches broadband comedy: a how-to for men
NGC International and partners raise environmental awareness
Singapore- National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) is partnering with Asia's conservation advocates including WWF International, Hong Kong's Wetland Park and Ocean Park, Singapore Zoo as well as Miss Earth Singapore for its Asia-wide Earth Day initiative to raise public awareness of conservation. Duncan Pollard, Director of the Forests for Life Programme at WWF, Biswajit Guha, Assistant Director, Zoology Department of the Singapore Zoo, and Shn Juay, 'Miss Earth Singapore 2006', will … [Read more...] about NGC International and partners raise environmental awareness
Second season of Prison Break debuts on Malaysia’s 8TV
Petaling Jaya- 8TV started airing the second season of Golden Globe and Emmy nominated Prison Break on Mondays at 10:30pm from April 9. The second season titled Prison Break - On the Run, runs for more than 22 episodes and follows a nationwide manhunt for the protagonist, his brother and six others escapees. … [Read more...] about Second season of Prison Break debuts on Malaysia’s 8TV
