Nest Productions has partnered with expert film and TV insurance firm MiB. The new scheme will provide Nest’s partner indies with highly competitive insurance rates, enhanced coverage and production risk management and support. The new Insurance scheme will provide a high and consistent level of coverage across all of Nest’s and their indie partners’ productions, giving stakeholders peace of mind that their productions are insured correctly. Nest partners will receive benefits such as a … [Read more...] about Nest Productions announces insurance scheme for emerging indies
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ABS-CBN continues to be a source of Filipino content in Asia
ABS-CBN International Distribution has sold approximately 40% of its content since 2000 to eleven Asian countries including Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. This enables non-Filipino, Asian viewers to enjoy Filipino programmes on their own television screens. ABS-CBN says Malaysia is the top buyer of its dramas. More than 3,000 hours of content have been sold to Malaysian TV networks Astro Bella and TV3 since 2000. Magkaribal, Prinsesa … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN continues to be a source of Filipino content in Asia
Breaking: AETN’s Asia GM moves to Discovery Japan
Singapore – Discovery Japan, Inc. has announced that Louis Boswell will be appointed to the role of President & Representative Director. Boswell replaces James Gibbons, who has been appointed Country Manager for emerging business in Discovery’s Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA) region, and will relocate from Tokyo to London. As President & Representative Director, Boswell will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of … [Read more...] about Breaking: AETN’s Asia GM moves to Discovery Japan
Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media Asia has reached a major broadcast milestone with the origination and transmission of 100 channels from its Singapore facility. The company’s mission-critical media services provides broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government agencies with customised solutions for the management and distribution of content globally. “With digital TV subscriptions in Asia to grow quickly over the next few years, we are delighted to reach this … [Read more...] about Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
Asia’s Next Top Model’s premiere set for Nov 25 as production company faces allegations
Singapore – Reality series Asia’s Next Top Model, originally slated to premiere on STAR World throughout Asia on November 9, will now air on November 25. According to Singapore’s The Straits Times, the delay is because ice-TV, the production company behind the series, has run into financial problems and is behind on payments to some 35 production crew members and former public relations firm Word Of Mouth Communications. It was reported that Word Of Mouth issued a writ of … [Read more...] about Asia’s Next Top Model’s premiere set for Nov 25 as production company faces allegations
Telemundo appoints Diego Tamayo as Vice President, On-Air Promotions
Miami — Telemundo Media has named Diego Tamayo to Vice President, On-Air Promotions, effective immediately. Tamayo will report to Susan Solano Vila, Executive Vice President, Marketing and will be based in Miami. An award-winning creative executive with over 20 years of industry experience, Tamayo will lead Telemundo’s creative team in producing relevant and effective on-air promotional campaigns. Tamayo will also be responsible for maintaining consistent brand identity across all … [Read more...] about Telemundo appoints Diego Tamayo as Vice President, On-Air Promotions
