Kuala Lumpur – iflix announced it has entered into multiple content agreements with Hollywood’s top studios, including Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution (Fox), BBC Worldwide (BBC), and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD) to offer iflix subscribers the best in television and film programming. The catalogue deals feature award-winning TV series such as: • Fox’s Homeland and American Horror Story; • The longest running sci-fi TV show in … [Read more...] about iflix secures top line content deals
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MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
MediaWorks Group Managing Director, Sussan Turner has confirmed that the sale of the business to MediaWorks Holdings Limited (MWHL) will settle November 8, 2013. “It is extremely pleasing that we have emerged in such good heart. As was promised at the outset, all our staff have been retained and it has been, on the whole, business as usual. We are grateful for the tremendous support the business has received from our team, customers, suppliers and the public. “A key focus of the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
Star World gets new look
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) has unveiled Star World’s new look. The entertainment channel has been given an image upgrade to match that of its target audience - young, professional, versatile women. First launched in 1994, Star World has grown to become one of the leading female-oriented channels across the region. Currently available in over 30 million homes across Asia and the Middle East, Star World broadcasts comedies, drama, reality and talent shows as … [Read more...] about Star World gets new look
FOX announces 2013/ 2014 upfront
Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, has unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season. The network picked up several new series including comedies Dads – which stars award-winning Seth Green; Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Enlisted; Surviving Jack; Us & Them; Murder Police; dramas Almost Human, executive produced by J.J Abrams with an all-star cast; Rake with Greg Kinnear set to make his television debut; Gang Related; and adventure thriller … [Read more...] about FOX announces 2013/ 2014 upfront
Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company
Joe Earley has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FOX Broadcasting Company (FOX), reporting to Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment. In his new position, Earley will play a key management role in all areas of the network, including scripted programming, casting, scheduling, research, audience strategy, digital, and business affairs, in addition to continuing oversight of marketing and communications. Previously, Earley served as president of marketing and communications for … [Read more...] about Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company