Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has appointed Spencer Hunt to the newly-created position of vice president, game production and digital product development. Based at SPTI’s headquarters in Culver City, California, he reports to Marie Jacobson, executive vice president, programming and production, international networks, SPTI. Hunt is responsible for developing and implementing SPTI’s games strategy, supporting key studio products with … [Read more...] about SPTI names Hunt as VP, Game Production and Digital Product Development
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StarHub cable TV subs exceed half a million
Singapore – StarHub’s cable TV service customer base has grown 4% from Q3 to reach 504,000 households at end-December 2007. The subs brings cable household penetration in Singapore to 45%. StarHub Digital Cable customers expanded 27% to 408,000 households, or 81% of the total cable TV customer base. Announcing the group’s Q4-2007 and full year financial results, StarHub reported that revenue from cable TV grew 9% to S$342million (US$242.1million) in 2007 from S$313million … [Read more...] about StarHub cable TV subs exceed half a million
Ten dances to Sony Australia, Cadbury and L’Oréal sponsorships
Sydney – Network Ten's reality dance talent search show So You Think You Can Dance Australia which debuted Feb 3, 2008, has drawn fully integrated sponsorships from Sony Australia, Cadbury and L'Oréal. The three companies join Optus as premier sponsors of Dance Australia in agreements spanning broadcast, digital, outdoor campaigns and in-store promotions. Sony participation comprises of on-set activity, online sponsorship, and integrated TV spots, as well as products featured throughout … [Read more...] about Ten dances to Sony Australia, Cadbury and L’Oréal sponsorships
Fireworks Int’l ups Zakis to VP sales, Latin America and Asia; Ford to SVP, digital acquisitions and distribution
London – Fireworks International has promoted Diana Zakis to vice president, sales, Latin America and Asia, and Jonathan Ford to senior vice president, digital acquisitions and distribution. Zakis adds on programming sales to Asian territories to her existing responsibilities of overseeing sales to Greece, the Middle East and Latin America. Ford adds on the responsibilities of overseeing acquisitions of emerging media properties for the company’s digital programming catalogue and … [Read more...] about Fireworks Int’l ups Zakis to VP sales, Latin America and Asia; Ford to SVP, digital acquisitions and distribution
Disney to up stake in UTV
Mumbai/Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte Ltd will raise its stake in UTV Software Communications Ltd to 32.1% on a fully diluted share capital basis, with new investments of US$200 million, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Disney’s investment is to be made through a preferential allotment of new UTV shares. In addition, Disney will make an open tender offer to UTV shareholders as required under Indian securities regulations and … [Read more...] about Disney to up stake in UTV
StarHub scores EURO 2008 broadcast rights
Singapore – StarHub has won the exclusive broadcast rights to the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2008) to take place in Austria and Switzerland, from June 7 – 29, 2008. Rights cover live telecasts of all 31 matches from group phase to the final, as well as opening and closing ceremonies. The pay-TV operator is also planning to offer all EURO 2008 matches in HD. Adit Harinasuta, Head, Services & Solutions, StarHub said, “This win further augments StarHub's … [Read more...] about StarHub scores EURO 2008 broadcast rights