Los Angeles – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has named Mary Parent as chairperson, Worldwide Motion Picture Group. She reports to Harry E. Sloan, MGM's chairman and chief executive officer, as well as MGM’s Board. In the newly created position, Parent will oversee worldwide theatrical production, distribution, marketing and business affairs for MGM. She will be responsible for studio development, production and marketing, leveraging MGM's library and entertainment franchises … [Read more...] about Parent chairs MGM’s World Wide Motion Picture Group
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NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
Universal City, California – NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution has promoted Justin Che to senior vice president, and Sandra Chang to vice president, international new media licensing. Both are based in Los Angeles and report to Beth Minehart, executive vice president, international new media licensing. Che supports all aspects of new media licensing for NBCU’s product outside of the US and Canada, focusing on Asia including Australia. Chang’s primary … [Read more...] about NBCU Int’l TV Distribution promotes Che to SVP and Chang to VP, international new media licensing
Sundream Motion Pictures pacts with The Weinstein Company
Hong Kong: Sundream Motion Pictures has closed an output deal and co-production agreement with The Weinstein Company (TWC), and has also unveiled a slate of new productions. Under the agreement, Sundream, the film production arm of i-CABLE Communications, a cable TV service operator in Hong Kong, will oversee theatrical and video distribution of all TWC titles targeting the Hong Kong market including The Band's Visit, Teeth, Sicko, and Elite Squad, and will deliver some titles for broadcast on … [Read more...] about Sundream Motion Pictures pacts with The Weinstein Company
AFA success no secret for Lee’s Secret Sunshine
Hong Kong – Korean film Secret Sunshine by Lee Chang Dong swept the top kudos for the Asian Film Awards including Best Director and Actress, as well as ousted blockbusters Lee Ang’s Lust, Caution and Peter Chan’s The Warlords to take home Best Film at the second edition of the kudos event. The AFA, held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, was the gala curtain raiser for the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008. Director Lee Chang Dong expressed his … [Read more...] about AFA success no secret for Lee’s Secret Sunshine
Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
Hong Kong – The Asian Film Awards (AFA) will raise the curtain for the month-long Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008 with a dash of glamour. To be held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the kudos event in its second year, will be graced by regional celebrities, artistes and filmmakers including Joan Chen, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Vivian Hsu, Jet Li, Song Hye Gyo, Stephanie Sun, Tsai Ming Liang, Asano Tadanobu, Nakatani Miki Yamada Yoji and Shawn Yue. Organized by the … [Read more...] about Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance