Leading independent distributor all3media international and the Asia Television Forum confirmed the five shortlisted formats selected to be presented live on-stage during the highly anticipated 2018 ATF Formats Pitch. The five formats entering the final phase of this premier pitching competition for creators and producers of new and original non-scripted entertainment formats in Asia include: Formats Pitch Top 5 Finalists Project Title Company Country Post … [Read more...] about Five finalists & judges announced for 2018 ATF formats pitch
Jennifer Batty
Documentary takes centre stage at ASIAN SIDE OF THE DOC 2018
This year’s international marketplace event, ASIAN SIDE OF THE DOC, co-organised with MAXIMAGE Co., Ltd., will play host to Asia’s largest gathering of documentary and factual sector across four days of exhibition, pitching sessions, one-to-one meetings with key decision makers, an outstanding line-up of panels, distributors showcases, innovative workshops and networking events. Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion - Ministry of Commerce (DITP), the Tourism Authority of … [Read more...] about Documentary takes centre stage at ASIAN SIDE OF THE DOC 2018
HOOQ announces new exclusive Marvel offering
Singapore - HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia – is proud to announce a new exclusive Marvel offering: the 1st 3 episodes of Marvel’s Runaways will debut on Nov 21st with brand new episodes coming every week to HOOQ, same day as the US telecast. Chief Content Officer of HOOQ, Jennifer Batty said, “We’re very excited, ticks all the boxes that we are looking for in a comic book Entertainment series! Everyone thinks their parents are evil when the y are a teenager … [Read more...] about HOOQ announces new exclusive Marvel offering
HOOQ appoints Jennifer Batty as chief content officer
Singapore - HOOQ , the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia, has appointed Jennifer Batty, as its new Chief Content Officer (CCO). She arrives at HOOQ with almost two decades’ worth of experience at the forefront of programming and channel development in North America, Asia and Europe. Most recently Jennifer was Executive Vice President of Programming at RTL CBS Asia Entertainment. “Jennifer needs no introduction in the Asian region. She has a stellar reputation in the … [Read more...] about HOOQ appoints Jennifer Batty as chief content officer
House of Cards airs same day as U.S.
House of Cards Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD announced that it will air all 13 chapters (episodes) of the third season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning series House of Cards with a watchathon beginning on 28 February, the same day as the release of the series in the U.S., starting at 4:00pm, in HD with local subtitles. After the weekend watchathon, the series will air weekly every Wednesday at 9:55pm beginning on 4 March. “We are extremely happy to be able to … [Read more...] about House of Cards airs same day as U.S.
RTL CBS Entertainment secures deal for the Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD announced that it has secured exclusive regional pay TV broadcast rights for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe® Awards, the accolade bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognising excellence in film and television, both in the U.S. and internationally. Kick starting the 2015 awards season, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony will air live on RTL CBS Entertainment HD in January 2015. “We are excited to bring … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment secures deal for the Golden Globe Awards