London - International media rights company, MP & Silva, has announced that Peter Hutton is the new Chief Operating Officer of the MP & Silva Group. Peter will be based in MP & Silva’s London office starting from July 2013. Hutton was the managing director of ESPN Star Sports, the Asian regional broadcaster, which has rebranded as Fox Sports in South East Asia. Since 2010, he has worked for News Corporation, setting up their international sports syndication business, sitting on … [Read more...] about Peter Hutton to join MP & Silva
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News Corporation announces 21st Century Fox as new name for its independent media and entertainment company
New York - News Corporation has announced that 21st Century Fox will be the new name of the independent media and entertainment company created by the proposed separation of its businesses. 21st Century fox, which will be effective with the separation, replaces the previously announced name Fox Group. The announcement came after News Corp announced on June 28, 2012 its intent to pursue the separation of its business into two separate independent companies, one of which will hold the … [Read more...] about News Corporation announces 21st Century Fox as new name for its independent media and entertainment company
Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
Singapore – Tiger Street Football, the five-a-side football tournament that pits the best local teams against the top international street teams in a customised oval cage, returns this year and expands to seven key cities across the region, an increase from the five last year. Organised by Tiger Beer in partnership with FOX SPORTS Event Management team, the competition will also see legendary Italian football superstar Fabio Cannavaro coming on board as the official Tournament Ambassador. … [Read more...] about Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
News Corporation announces key executive appointments
New York – News Corporation has announced a restructuring of its senior leadership team, which oversees the company’s media and entertainment properties. Peter Rice, who has served as Chairman of Entertainment for FOX Networks Group (FNG) since 2010, has been elevated to Chairman and CEO of FNG, where he will oversee all programming and operations for the group, which includes FOX Broadcasting Company, FOX Sports Media Group, FX, FOX International Channels and the National … [Read more...] about News Corporation announces key executive appointments
News Corporation to separate entertainment and publishing businesses
New York - News Corporation has announced that it intends to pursue the separation of its publishing and media and entertainment businesses into two distinct publicly traded companies. Upon the closing of this transaction, shareholders will hold interests in both newly-formed companies. The proposed transaction will create a global media and entertainment company, encompassing News Corporation's broadcast and worldwide cable networks, leading film and television production studios, … [Read more...] about News Corporation to separate entertainment and publishing businesses
