Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on April 1 enhanced roles for two of its senior executives. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content & Communications for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, who currently oversees all channels, content and marketing across the region, will now take on the additional role of Managing Director of the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia business with full P&L responsibility. This includes the countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, … [Read more...] about FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
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18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
Singapore - The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards were announced on November 13, 2013 by organising publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 238 entries spanning 12 countries have made the cut to ​compete for glory at the 18th Annual Presentation of the region’s ​most ​ prestigious industry ​awards. L​eading the pack, with multiple nominations across several categories, are Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, FOX International Channels … [Read more...] about 18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
FIC appoints head of affiliate partnerships and syndication for APAC and Middle East
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced that Alex Lambeek has joined the company as Head of Affiliate Partnerships and Syndication for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, based in Singapore. Areas he will be focusing on include improving FIC’s ability to tailor its products for various platforms, particularly in the areas of mobile, non-linear and multi-screen extensions, devising innovative practices to help drive subscriptions, especially … [Read more...] about FIC appoints head of affiliate partnerships and syndication for APAC and Middle East
FOX International Channels to develop new exorcism series
Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC), The Walking Dead Creator/Executive Producer Robert Kirkman, Kirkman's Skybound imprint at Image Comics, and Circle of Confusion are developing a script based on Kirkman’s upcoming comic book series set in the world of exorcism. This partnership emerged from a long-standing and successful relationship between Kirkman and FIC during the ongoing run of AMC’s hit series, The Walking Dead, based on Kirkman's Eisner Award-winning comic book … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels to develop new exorcism series
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Avi Himatsinghani bids farewell to Fox
Hong Kong/ Singapore – Fox International Channels Asia (FIC Asia) today announced that Avinash Himatsinghani, who has served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, South East Asia of FIC since October 2009, has decided to step down at the end of this calendar year and explore other opportunities. Serving more than 11 years at FIC, Himatsinghani was part of the early team that helped build the FIC business to where it is today. Starting off in 2001, first as part of STAR's … [Read more...] about Avi Himatsinghani bids farewell to Fox
