GMA Network, Inc.'s Executive Committee has elected Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes on August 17, 2022, as its new Senior Vice President effective September 1 this year. In this role she will oversee the Talent Development and Management Dept., Program Management Dept., Human Resources Dept., Legal Dept., Worldwide Division and some subsidiaries in the Kapuso Network. She has been a director of GMA since 2000 and was part of the team that led GMA's phenomenal rise to the top. She serves in … [Read more...] about GMA Network names Atty. Anette Gozon-Valdes as Senior Vice President
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SPOTV is serving up world-class sporting content
Eclat Media Group’s SPOTV is making significant progress as it continues to expand in Southeast Asia. The pay-TV channel, which specialises in broadcasting sporting content, recently announced several key distribution deals with Asian pay-TV partners Now TV in Hong Kong, First Media in Indonesia, and Cignal TV in the Philippines. Speaking about SPOTV’s rapid growth in the region, Rubin Zhong, Chief Content Strategy Officer at SPOTV shared, “Given that we managed to put this project … [Read more...] about SPOTV is serving up world-class sporting content
Gusto TV inks new global deal with VIDAA+
Gusto TV announced its newest global deal with the Linux-based smart TV operating system VIDAA+. Available on VIDAA Smart TV OS, users will be able to access Gusto TV’s award-winning programming at the click of a button. “Gusto TV celebrates culture and diversity in fun and innovative ways, sharing our stories and ethos with audiences around the world,” says Chris Knight, President and CEO of Gusto Worldwide Media. “With availability in 155 countries, VIDAA+ allows us to further our reach … [Read more...] about Gusto TV inks new global deal with VIDAA+
Polish remake of ‘Servant of the People’ currently in production
Polsat has commissioned a local remake of Servant of the People, the Ukrainian comedy sensation that launched the political career of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Currently in production under the local title SŁUGA NARODU, the series stars popular Polish television actor Marcin Hycnar in the lead role, playing the part of an ordinary man who is unwittingly voted president. The adaptation is being produced by Polot Media, directed by Maciej Bieliński. The original, produced by … [Read more...] about Polish remake of ‘Servant of the People’ currently in production
Go Button Media launches ‘Bake & Make Up’ format to the international market
Go Button Media is pleased to announce that its latest original series, Bake & Make Up (5 x 30’), has been commissioned by Canada’s VisionTV and is due to premiere at 9pm ET on Monday 29th August. Bake & Make Up mixes two sweet spots from factual entertainment television – baking and emotional reunions – bringing them together in a unique new primetime format. Each episode features a once inseparable twosome – childhood friends, past loves, long-lost family – and brings them back … [Read more...] about Go Button Media launches ‘Bake & Make Up’ format to the international market
ETV Thailand upgrades to latest generation PlayBox Neo Broadcast Playout
Thai public service broadcaster ETV has chosen a playout system from PlayBox Neo as the core of its high-definition educational television channel. The project was coordinated by GBS Alliance (Thailand) Company Limited, a broadcast systems integration specialist based in Nonthaburi. The newly completed installation comprises two complete Channel-in-a-Box solutions in a main and auxiliary configuration with automatic protective switchover.ETV approached GBS Alliance to advise on a replacement for … [Read more...] about ETV Thailand upgrades to latest generation PlayBox Neo Broadcast Playout