Los Angeles - Ward Platt has been named Chief Operating Officer of FOX International Channels (FIC) and Chief Executive Officer of the unit’s National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Making the announcement was Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC, to whom Platt will continue to report. Platt, who previously served as President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East for FIC will relocate to Los Angeles and will work across areas in the execution of FIC’s continuing … [Read more...] about Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
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Upfronts 2013
A+E Networks Highlights include an upcoming series starring Adrien Brody as “Houdini” and an all-star cast for a TV version of “Bonnie & Clyde”, to be simulcast on all three networks. Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks, has announced its 2013/2014 upfront slate on May 8 for three of its networks – A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime. The network has picked up a new unscripted reality series, Modern Dads – a new take on Stay at Home Dads, set to … [Read more...] about Upfronts 2013
Bali hosts this year’s APOS
Bali, Indonesia – CNN reported that Disney, FOX, NBC, Sony, HBO, MNC Indonesia and BBC Worldwide were among those gathered in Bali for the fourth annual Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS). Attended by more than 620 participants this year, the summit provided an opportunity for media executives and companies to forge new partnerships, deepen relationships, explore new strategic opportunities and enter new markets across Asia-Pacific. Some of the summit’s highlights include a … [Read more...] about Bali hosts this year’s APOS
“Junior Masterchef” to debut in the U.S.
FOX has picked up Junior Masterchef, a new culinary competition series for talented kids as part of a new multi-year deal with award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay. Junior Masterchef is based on the hugely successful U.K. format and extends the Masterchef brand in the U.S. to include a younger group of aspiring masterchefs. Produced by Shine America and One Potato Two Potato (joint-venture between Ramsay and Optomen), Junior Masterchef will give budding cooks the opportunity to showcase their … [Read more...] about “Junior Masterchef” to debut in the U.S.
FOX announces 2013/ 2014 upfront
Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, has unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season. The network picked up several new series including comedies Dads – which stars award-winning Seth Green; Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Enlisted; Surviving Jack; Us & Them; Murder Police; dramas Almost Human, executive produced by J.J Abrams with an all-star cast; Rake with Greg Kinnear set to make his television debut; Gang Related; and adventure thriller … [Read more...] about FOX announces 2013/ 2014 upfront
Sony Pictures Television announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate
Sony Pictures Television has announced its 2013/ 2014 upfront slate. NBC’s comedies The Michael J. Fox Show and Welcome to the Family, medical drama The Night Shift, and The Blacklist, have been picked up by the network set to be distributed globally. Additionally, the network has also picked up ABC’s comedy The Goldbergs; FOX’s Us & Them – a U.S adaptation of the U.K’s Gavin & Stacey – of which both has been ordered for a full series; FOX’s … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate