Sydney- The Nine Network and FremantleMedia Australia today announced the commissioning of The Gift, an eight-episode factual series hosted by 60 Minutes reporter Tara Brown, which looks at the life-and-death business of organ donation and transplants. The Gift is an original format which was championed by FremantleMedia Australia CEO, Mark Fennessy, who said, "There are hundreds of people across the country desperately waiting for the call that will save their lives. We'll follow their dramatic … [Read more...] about Nine and FremantleMedia team up for The Gift
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BBC Worldwide deals Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
Sydney-BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed New Europe with Michael Palin, the new 6 x 50’ series from the intrepid adventurer as he explores 20 countries in Central and Easter Europe to Television New Zealand, together with a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion (1 x 95’) and the second series of drama series Torchwood (13 x 50’) and Primeval (7 x 50’). … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
Asia Media Holdings buys into Cambodia & Laos
Nonthaburi, Thailand – Shin Satellite plc has agreed to sell part of its Cambodia and Laos interests to Asia Mobile Holdings Pte Ltd (AMH). Shin Satellite will sell a 49% in Shenington Investments Pte Ltd, for consideration value of US$200 million. Shenington is an investment holding company with a 100 percent stake in Cambodia Shinawatra Company Limited and 49 percent stake in Lao Telecommunications Company Limited. AMH is a joint venture between Qatar Telecom and ST Telemedia It … [Read more...] about Asia Media Holdings buys into Cambodia & Laos
James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Sydney- James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the Nine network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie becomes chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media board. PBL sold the 25% stake to CVC for A$515 million (US$426 million). PBL also agreed to sell its … [Read more...] about James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
Head of Factual exiting ABC TV in management restructure
Sydney- Denise Eriksen is departing as ABV-TV’s Head of Factual Production when her contract expires in September as her job is disappearing in an ongoing management restructure at the public broadcaster. ABC TV is advertising for the new position of Executive Head of Children's, responsible for all aspects of the ABC's children's and education services on ABC TV, ABC2 and ABC online, including in-house production, commissioning programmes from independents, international and local … [Read more...] about Head of Factual exiting ABC TV in management restructure
VOOM HD names David Alsworth as VP, Operations and Program Administration
New York- VOOM HD Networks has appointed David Alworth as Vice President of Operations and Program administration to oversee operational and business affairs related activities for VOOM HD Networks’ 15 HD channels, VOOM’s global channel and content sales operations. In addition, he is responsible for production negotiation and management, content delivery, rights management and administration. He reports to Glenn Oakley, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Business … [Read more...] about VOOM HD names David Alsworth as VP, Operations and Program Administration
