Sydney- Foxtel has secured exclusive television rights to the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, the Tony awards and the American Music Awards, plus excusive live coverage of the Emmy awards. Foxtel also announced a new, 3-year deal to serve as the official broadcaster of the Helpmann Awards, which recognise excellence in live performance in Australia. The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy awards will screen live on the BIO channel on Sept. 17 from 8 am EST; Network Ten has the FTA rights. … [Read more...] about Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows
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Gladiators to duel again on the Seven Network
Sydney- The Seven Network is dusting off the Gladiators format, announcing that a new version of the reality show will premiere in Australia in 2008. Gladiators was last seen in Australia on 1995. The network has begun the search for contestants who will take on physical challenges involving manoeuvres such as hang tough, pyramid, powerball and swingshot. “It will have a new look but will still retain the classic battles between Gladiator and Contender," says Seven’s Head of Program … [Read more...] about Gladiators to duel again on the Seven Network
Miranda to lead NBC-U’s channels push in the region
London - Raymund Miranda has been appointed Managing Director, Asia, Global Networks for NBC-Universal, based in Singapore, effective Nov.1 2007. Miranda will be responsible for launching the commercial operations for Global Networks in Asia and for building NBC Universal’s channels relationships in the region. Two new channels, Sci-Fi and general entertainment Universal Channel, are expected to be unveiled to the region at the end of October. NBC Universal recently announced the proposed … [Read more...] about Miranda to lead NBC-U’s channels push in the region
Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
Sydney- Paramount Pictures Worldwide Distribution has opened a Sydney office headed by Irene Read as Vice President, Television Distribution, Asia Pacific, Africa & Middle East. Formerly with Alliance Atlantis, Read oversees all licensing activities for the region. Caroline Legge, who worked for Paramount in London and most recently with Australian pay TV firm Movie Network, serves as Sales Manager. Alex Trippas, who also spent time with NBC Universal in London, then with BBC Worldwide in … [Read more...] about Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
Ian Carroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has upped Ian Carroll to Executive Vice President from Senior Vice President & General Manager. The promotion reflects his move to a broader strategic role in Turner as he heads the company’s foray into new areas of business and identifies opportunities for the network to reach a wider audience in Asia, while retaining oversight of content sales and business development. Carroll joined Turner as a regional counsel in 1998, was promoted to Vice … [Read more...] about Ian Carroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Kirk Bloomgarden joins DIC Entertainment as EVP, Global Sales
Burbank, California– Kirk Bloomgarden has joined DIC Entertainment as Executive Vice President of Global Sales to oversee the company’s worldwide TV, home entertainment and consumer products’ divisions, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Based in DIC’s headquarters in Burbank, he will report to Jeffrey Edell, President of DIC, and work on overall company strategy with Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of DIC. Bloomgarden will collaborate with executives from each division as well as … [Read more...] about Kirk Bloomgarden joins DIC Entertainment as EVP, Global Sales