Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and stated that it is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
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Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Hong Kong - Nadine Nohr, managing director of Granada International will step down from her position and leave ITV to concentrate on other challenges. She will stay with the company as a consultant for three months for the transition. During her tenure at ITV, Nohr led four mergers, achieved significant growth in revenue, international expansion of the company and investment in independent production. She was also appointed chairperson of international development charity Every Child in January … [Read more...] about Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
STAR appoints Eddy Tan as VP, programming, Channel [V]
Hong Kong – Eddy Tan will join STAR as vice president of programming, Channel [V], from March 31, 2008. Based in Hong Kong, Tan will report to Todd Lituchy, president of STAR Entertainment. Tan is responsible for the programming development of Channel [V] International, and will work with other Channel [V] properties in Asia on cross-channel initiatives including concerts, events and acquisitions. Channel [V] is a music and lifestyle brand operating seven TV channels in Asia and … [Read more...] about STAR appoints Eddy Tan as VP, programming, Channel [V]
Maurice van Sabben named president, NGTI
Maurice van Sabben has will join National Geographic Television International (NGTI) as president at its London office on April 1, 2008. He reports to Edward (Ted) Prince, chief operating officer of National Geographic Ventures (NGV), based at the company’s headquarters in Washington DC. van Sabben will oversee NGTI’s existing factual and kids’ programme sales business, and will work with National Geographic Television to provide documentary programming internationally, source … [Read more...] about Maurice van Sabben named president, NGTI
Parent chairs MGM’s World Wide Motion Picture Group
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
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