Beijing- China's film industry is developing in the fast lane, with total box-office revenue reaching 2.6 billion yuan (US$340 million) in 2006, Han Sanping, president of the China Film Group Corporation, said during a visit to the Communication University of China in Beijing. Han pointed out that most of the earnings came from large cities as people in medium-sized cities and rural areas were not well served by cinemas. In response, the government has plans to improve the industry through a … [Read more...] about China’s film industry “in the fast lane”
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Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of US new season shows and renewals as the best in many years. Speaking upon his return from the annual Los Angeles screenings, Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said: "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade." Via its Fox deal, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder Club, Journeyman and K-Ville. Also on its slate are at least … [Read more...] about Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
CNN International, UNESCO and International Federation of Film Producers Associations join hands to promote Asia Pacific films
Cannes- The best works of filmmakers across 70 nations in Asia Pacific will reach new international audiences following a cultural initiative involving CNN International, UNESCO and the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Films will be acclaimed in two programmes to be screened globally on CNN International from October 2007. The programmes will be linked to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, a recently announced initiative by UNESCO to promote and preserve cultural … [Read more...] about CNN International, UNESCO and International Federation of Film Producers Associations join hands to promote Asia Pacific films
Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India
Mumbai / New York– Viacom Inc. and the TV18 Group have jointly created Viacom-18, a new 50/50 joint venture operation in India, in a strategic alliance which will include television, film and digital media content across brands. The deal supported by Ambit Corporate Finance Pte Ltd and BMR Advisors is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. A media teleconference took place on May 22, 2007 at 1500hrs Mumbai time (10:30hrs London / 17:30hrs Hong Kong) featuring … [Read more...] about Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India
All new team for AETN All Asia Networks
Singapore- AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Networks, has appointed Louis Boswell as General Manager, Michele Schofield as Director of Content – Programming, Acquisitions & Production and Connie Lai as Director of Marketing. AAAN was recently formed to launch and operate branded channels and services across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and will launch The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in Q2 and Q3 2007. … [Read more...] about All new team for AETN All Asia Networks
Marenzi named MGM’s Co-President MGM World Television
Los Angeles - Veteran TV executive Gary Marenzi has joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) as Co-President of Worldwide Television, sharing overall responsibility for the division with Jim Packer. Together the two execs will oversee the studio’s television sales operations, with Marenzi focusing on the international marketplace. Packer will focus on television distribution, channels and digital media for North America. The Co-Presidents report directly to MGM Chief Operating Officer … [Read more...] about Marenzi named MGM’s Co-President MGM World Television