Tokyo, Japan – As the company continues to execute its 60th Anniversary goals and looks toward the future with "Nippon TV Group Mid-term Management Plan 2012-2015 Next60", Nippon TV announced that the company has created a new division named Cyber Business Strategy (CBS) in order to speed up the commercialisation of the company's internet-related businesses with the aim of making this a significant source of income for Nippon TV. Included in this new division, set to integrate Nippon … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new Cyber Business Strategy division
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Contents Tokyo 2014 to serve as an even bigger business platform
Tokyo, Japan - Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. will be opening Contents Tokyo 2014 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan from July 2-4. In its second year running, the show is expected to serve as an even bigger business platform this year for the content industry gathering 53,000 attendees, 1,530 exhibitors from 50 countries. Content Tokyo is Asia’s comprehensive B-to-B trade show consisting of four independent shows, all related to content; Creators’ Expo, Licensing Japan, Production … [Read more...] about Contents Tokyo 2014 to serve as an even bigger business platform
Sony Corporation announces executive appointments
Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation announced on May 30 candidates for the positions of Representative Corporate Executive Officers, Corporate Executive Officers, Corporate Executives and Group Executives to be appointed effective June 19. The selections of Corporate Executive Officers are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors Meeting to be held on June 19. The selections of Corporate Executives and Group Executives are to be submitted for internal approval following the appointment of … [Read more...] about Sony Corporation announces executive appointments
Primeworks Studios and TV Man Union co-production to air in June
Petaling Jaya – Bread, Sweat and Tears, a human interest documentary co-produced by Media Prima’s production arm, Primeworks Studios, and Japanese production house, TV Man Union is set to air on Japanese television station Fuji Television’s non-fiction programme belt on June 22. This marks the first international collaboration undertaken by Fuji Television in producing non-fiction content. The one-hour programme follows the ups and downs of entrepreneur Akihisa … [Read more...] about Primeworks Studios and TV Man Union co-production to air in June
WOWOW secures deal to broadcast 2014 Tony Awards
Tokyo, Japan – WOWOW, Japan’s premium pay-TV broadcaster, announced on April 25 that it has entered into an agreement to broadcast the 2014 Tony Awards show live, exclusively on WOWOW. The 2014 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on June 8, 8pm-11pm (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. CBS is broadcasting the awards show in the U.S. Securing the rights to broadcast the Tony Awards continues … [Read more...] about WOWOW secures deal to broadcast 2014 Tony Awards
Crunchyroll promotes Vince Shortino to EVP, Japan Channels
San Francisco – Crunchyroll, Inc. has announced the promotion of Vince Shortino to Executive Vice President, Japan Channels and the appointment of Arlen Marmel as Head of Marketing and Distribution. The company continues to build on the success of the global anime video service Crunchyroll and KDrama, the newly-launched Korean drama service, through internal promotions and key new hires. Shortino has been key in building Crunchyroll’s anime business over his nearly six year tenure … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll promotes Vince Shortino to EVP, Japan Channels
