James Ross, CEO of Lightning International Thoughts about this year's Filmart: “It's a useful market even though there’s an emphasis on film, but I'm pleasantly surprised that TV content is in demand as well. There are quite a few major TV content distributors based in Hong Kong but I am surprised that they're not here. For us, it's been tremendously useful; and it helps we're based here.” Buyer sentiment: “Buyers are looking for unique programmes, something different. … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
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​Julien Dutronc joins ​Lightning International
Hong Kong – Lightning International announced on February 6 the appointment of Julien Dutronc as its new Director of TV Distribution, responsible for the regional sales and distribution of its bouquet of TV channels. Dutronc joins from TV5 Monde where he managed channel distribution and affiliate sales and marketing for Asia for the past six years. At Lightning International he will be based in Hong Kong, and oversee the … [Read more...] about ​Julien Dutronc joins ​Lightning International
Interview with James Ross, Lightning International
Q: What were some of the highlights of Formats Asia 2013? A: The idea for Formats Asia is really to get a broad view of the formats in the local production industry from a broadcaster point of view, from a production company point of view, and from a content owner and distributor point of view. Not forgetting the branded entertainment folks as well. So all those different sectors are represented on our discussions and I think it’s bigger and better this year than last year. This year we … [Read more...] about Interview with James Ross, Lightning International
Lightning International to distribute Shanghai Media Group’s “China’s Challenges”
Hong Kong – Lightning International has announced an agreement with China's Shanghai Media Group (Shanghai WingsMedia) to distribute its new English-language production, China's Challenges (5 x 60'), around the world. Through interviews with high-level officials, experts, scholars, and ordinary people, China’s Challenges – produced for The International Channel of Shanghai (ICS), reflects the changes and progress in the country after China’s opening up, especially during … [Read more...] about Lightning International to distribute Shanghai Media Group’s “China’s Challenges”
