FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has sold more than 320 hours of programming to Singapore’s Mediacorp TV Channel 5, Channel NewsAsia and Mediacorp TV12. MediaCorp TV Channel 5 acquired reality talent search show American Idol Season 7, factual programs How Clean is Your House and The Martha Stewart Show, as well as Australia-focused culinary shows Jamie’s Kitchen Australia and Jamie Oliver: Australian Diary. Channel NewsAsia took season one of interview series Iconoclasts and … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sells 320 hours of programs to MediaCorp
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DEF sponsors green shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan
Singapore / Taipei- Delta Electronics Foundation (DEF), funded by Delta Group, a provider of switching power supplies, has inked sponsorship deals with Discovery Networks Asia for shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan from September. Sponsored programs include new series Building the Future which premieres in Taiwan on September 17 and airs from Monday – Thursday at 2200 hours (SIN/HK), as well as the Spotlight Earth strip which airs programming in line with DEF's … [Read more...] about DEF sponsors green shows on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in Taiwan
E! International launches new channel on Astro in Malaysia
Los Angeles- E! expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by launching its 24-hour channel on Astro in Malaysia. The new channel provides entertainment and lifestyle programming including Live from the Red Carpet, E! News, The E! True Hollywood Story, the 101 and 50 Most entertainment countdown mini-series, the Forbes Specials and Style Star and new series including Kimora : Life In The Fab Lane and ISAAC to Astro's two million customers in Malaysia. Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia … [Read more...] about E! International launches new channel on Astro in Malaysia
Showcase channel to premiere in Australia on Dec. 1
Sydney- Australia will get its first HBO-style channel, packed with original Australian and US series, independent features and documentaries, when Showcase launches on Foxtel and Austar on Dec. 1 2007. The premium channel is being launched by the largely Hollywood-owned Showtime, which airs three movie channels, at no extra cost to subscribers. “Showcase provides a real home at last for quality drama in Australia. With our continued commitment to producing and acquiring the best in … [Read more...] about Showcase channel to premiere in Australia on Dec. 1
NEC sponsors CNN’s ‘Be the Change’ volunteer work showcase
NEC Corporation is sponsoring ‘Be the Change’, a new CNN online and on air initiative to showcase volunteers working to better others’ lives as 6 men and women working to make a difference blog and post videos of their lives and jobs. With NEC’s sponsorship running for a year starting from September 2007, the content generated by the volunteers will be broadcast worldwide and feature online at www.cnn.com/bethechange, harnessing CNN International’s global reach, … [Read more...] about NEC sponsors CNN’s ‘Be the Change’ volunteer work showcase
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