Hong Kong – PR and TV professional Gregory Ho is joining Turner International Asia Pacific as Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Oliver Herrgesell, Senior Vice President of Communications for Turner Broadcasting System International, announced. Greg Ho In his new role, Ho will serve as Turner International’s chief communications and marketing executive in the Asia Pacific region, overseeing all marketing, corporate communications and public relations activities … [Read more...] about Gregory Ho joins Turner International Asia Pacific
Ricky Ow
BREAKING: Ricky Ow named President, Turner APAC
Hong Kong – International television executive Ricky Ow will join Turner International as President of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific effective in January 2014, announced Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International. Ow will lead Turner International’s portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, based in Hong Kong. As President of Turner APAC, Ow will have executive oversight for all entertainment and kids networks, the digital and media services offered, … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Ricky Ow named President, Turner APAC
BREAKING: Ricky Ow exits SPT
Below is a statement from Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia: "After 14 years with the company, Ricky Ow will be stepping down as Executive Vice President of Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia to pursue other endeavours. Ricky was instrumental to the success of our networks businesses in the region and a respected member of our team and in the community. We thank him for all of his contributions to building the tremendous business we have today and wish him many future successes." … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Ricky Ow exits SPT
The Apprentice Asia
The original Mark Burnett production that featured Donald Trump saw a winner walk away with a cash prize and a coveted apprenticeship within the Trump empire. The show has since continued for 13 seasons (and counting), birthed over 25 local adaptations, and earned multiple Primetime Emmy nominations. While no cash prize has been announced for The Apprentice Asia, one lucky winner will certainly receive an opportunity to work for one of Tony Fernandes’ businesses. Fernandes, among his many … [Read more...] about The Apprentice Asia
AXN and beTV expands reach in the Philippines via Destiny Cable
Singapore / Manila – SPT Asia has signed an agreement with Sky Cable Corporation to expand carriage of AXN and beTV to the Destiny Cable pay-TV platform in the Philippines. Both channels are located on Destiny Cable’s basic tier of channels, which are available to its widest base of subscribers. Destiny Cable customers can now enjoy AXN and beTV on channels 61 and 62 respectively. “The Philippines is a key market where we continue to invest and hope to entertain even greater … [Read more...] about AXN and beTV expands reach in the Philippines via Destiny Cable
DOWNside to UPfronts
This season, programme buyers hungry for the next big thing on US primetime will begin to scrutinise every new and returning show and speculate whether they would survive the crucial first weeks of the fall schedule. Here are some announcements made: Twice Upon a Time Once Upon a Time and Grimm get season two renewals to cast more spells. The Opinion section (pg. 23) asks if the fairy tale genre has enough fairy dust to ward off vampires and werewolves. Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, creators … [Read more...] about DOWNside to UPfronts