Singapore - Fox International Channels has unveiled programming for the newly revamped FX channel. Formerly more male-skewed, the October 23-launched line-up contains 80 percent new content, including a number of first-runs for the region. Billed as ‘Edgier, Bolder, Sexier', the new line-up includes David Duchovny in Californication, Emmy-award winning Mad Men and The Riches - starring Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard. Other shows include Family Guy, Saving Grace and Peep Show. Asked about … [Read more...] about 80 percent new content for Fox’s FX
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Daniel Cheung appointed CEO of STAR Taiwan, Jason Siu appointed GM of Chinese Movies, STAR
Hong Kong / Taipei - STAR today announced that Daniel Cheung has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of STAR Taiwan and that Jason Siu, currently General Manager of STAR Taiwan, will move to a newly created position in Hong Kong as General Manager of Chinese Movies, STAR. Cheung, who has been serving as CEO of STAR JV and Indonesian terrestrial channel ANTV, will be tasked with leading STAR's Taiwan business. Cheung's previous key positions include COO of China Network Systems, a formerly … [Read more...] about Daniel Cheung appointed CEO of STAR Taiwan, Jason Siu appointed GM of Chinese Movies, STAR
Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Kuala Lumpur – Fully-owned NewsCorp subsidiary Fox International Channels is to distribute its FOXCRIME and FX channels to PayTV operators across Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa via the MEASAT-3 satellite platform. Zubin Gandevia, managing director and executive vice president of Fox International Channels Asia said, "Our partnership with MEASAT has given us the opportunity to introduce our Fox Crime and FX channels much more readily throughout Asia Pacific, India, the Middle East … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Kuala Lumpur – Fully-owned NewsCorp subsidiary Fox International Channels is to distribute its FOXCRIME and FX channels to PayTV operators across Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa via the MEASAT-3 satellite platform. Zubin Gandevia, managing director and executive vice president of Fox International Channels Asia said, “Our partnership with MEASAT has given us the opportunity to introduce our Fox Crime and FX channels much more readily throughout Asia Pacific, India, the … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Foxcrime packs a punch with brand new programme offerings
Singapore – Fox International Channels has announced a line-up of big premieres this year with Dexter Season 2 being the first to open the schedule of programmes on FOXCRIME (StarHub Digital Cable Channel 86). Viewers can expect more dramas such as the brand-new series The Kill Point and the ground-breaking reality series, COPS amongst other favourites such as Burn Notice, NCIS Season 3, Brotherhood Season 2 and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 3. Mr Patrick Lim, StarHub's head of … [Read more...] about Foxcrime packs a punch with brand new programme offerings
Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
London – Martin Irusta has been appointed to the newly created role of senior vice president, programming & acquisitions, global networks, NBC Universal (NBCU). Reporting to Roma Khanna, president, global networks & digital initiatives, NBCU, Irusta is based in London to support NBCU global networks’ strategy of launching and managing local pay-TV channels worldwide. As part of the senior management team, Irusta will work directly with channel managing directors and local programming … [Read more...] about Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks