Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced that it has reached an agreement with Sunjin Entertainment in Korea to develop and produce a television series for local broadcasters. Under the agreement, SPT and Sunjin Entertainment will initially focus on producing content adapted from SPT's catalogue. The first co-production project will be localizing SPT's scripted comedy series, The Nanny. Lee Yun Kyung, president of Sunjin Entertainment, said, "We're confident that Sony Pictures Television's … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and Sunjin Entertainment to co-produce The Nanny for Korea
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Sony Pictures Television and Mark Burnett announce new reality series
Cannes - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Mark Burnett announced the development of a new hour-long competition-elimination reality show inspired by the hit series, Fantasy Island. The announcement was made by Mark Burnett and Steve Mosko, president, SPT. Located in a resort hotel on an exotic island, Fantasy Island will follow 12 contestants as they vie to become the next real-life Mr. (or Ms.) Roarke, the wealthy and mysterious owner of the island in the original series portrayed by Ricardo … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and Mark Burnett announce new reality series
SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller will oversee the company's television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT's India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT's networks president. Previously … [Read more...] about SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Sony Pictures Television names Todd Miller EVP, Networks, Asia Pacific
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT’s Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller will oversee the company’s television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT’s India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT’s networks … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television names Todd Miller EVP, Networks, Asia Pacific
Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as Sony Pictures Television’s SVP distribution Asia Pacific
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced that Angel Orengo has been named senior vice president, distribution, Asia-Pacific. Relocating to SPT's regional headquarters in Hong Kong, starting 1 August 2009, he will oversee SPT's distribution efforts in all of Asia, plus Australia and New Zealand. Orengo reports to Keith Le Goy, SPT's president, international distribution. Orengo assumes duties previously held by Ross Pollack, senior vice president, distribution, Asia, who is leaving … [Read more...] about Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as Sony Pictures Television’s SVP distribution Asia Pacific