Sydney- Veteran producer and broadcasting executive Sandra Levy has been appointed Director of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, succeeding the retiring Malcolm Long. The School’s Sydney’s headquarters will move to purpose-built facilities at Moore Park, near Fox Studios early next year, and new specialist courses will be introduced, covering screen business skills and digital media production. Levy’s track record includes Director of ABC Television from 2001 to … [Read more...] about Sandra Levy named head of Australian Film Television and Radio School
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Endemol appoints Andy Ward to head up Virtual Me
Hilversum- International projects executive Andy Ward will head up the global Endemol team in its creative partnership with games giant Electronic Arts (EA). The collaboration brings together Endemol's television brands and EA's entertainment software technology to create Virtual Me, a new digital entertainment concept aimed to bridge the divide between TV and videogames. As Director of Business Development, Ward reports to Endemol International's Senior Executive Director, Creative & Commercial … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Andy Ward to head up Virtual Me
J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. will be the first in Japan to broadcast sports dedicated channel J sports Plus in HD starting July 1. J:COM TV Digital subscribers can tune in to the new channel for an additional fee of 1,365 yen (US$11, tax inclusive). J sports Plus will cover the Tour de France cycling race with travel information about various French regions in HD over three weeks in July. Between end of July and beginning of August, J SPORTS will cover the 24th FIBA Asia … [Read more...] about J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
James Packer, former media mogul
Sydney- The Packer dynasty's reign in Australian media is over. James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the eastern States Nine Network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake in the company from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie is expected to become chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media … [Read more...] about James Packer, former media mogul
James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Sydney- James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the Nine network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie becomes chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media board. PBL sold the 25% stake to CVC for A$515 million (US$426 million). PBL also agreed to sell its … [Read more...] about James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Aussie networks load up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of U.S. new season shows and renewals as the best in many years, and the Seven and Nine Networks are similarly pleased with their new offerings. "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade," Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said after attending the Los Angeles Screenings. Via its new Fox pact, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder … [Read more...] about Aussie networks load up at LA Screenings
