Burbank/ Shanghai - The Walt Disney Company in China has announced the start of production on its third local co-production project in jtwo years, Disney High School Musical: China. Working with local partners Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, the movie is planned for cinematic release in summer 2010. Under development for over a year, and created uniquely for Chinese audiences, Disney High School Musical: China is being filmed in Shanghai and features six new … [Read more...] about Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
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‘Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
Burbank/ Shanghai - The Walt Disney Company in China has announced the start of production on its third local co-production project in jtwo years, Disney High School Musical: China. Working with local partners Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, the movie is planned for cinematic release in summer 2010. Under development for over a year, and created uniquely for Chinese audiences, Disney High School Musical: China is being filmed in Shanghai and features six new … [Read more...] about ‘Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
The Walt Disney Company receives approval for Shanghai theme park project
Burbank, Calif. - The Walt Disney Company announced that the Project Application Report (PAR) for a Disney theme park in the Pudong district of Shanghai has received approval from the relevant authorities of the central government of China. "China is one of the most dynamic, exciting and important countries in the world, and this approval marks a very significant milestone for The Walt Disney Company in mainland China," said Robert A. Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The PAR … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company receives approval for Shanghai theme park project
STAR appoints current Group CFO John Lau as President, China & Taiwan; Deputy CFO Eun J. Cho to succeed Lau as Group CFO
Hong Kong - STAR announced the appointment of John Lau, its current Group CFO, as president, China and Taiwan. Effective immediately, Lau will be tasked with overseeing STAR's overall business interests in these two markets with Jack Gao, CEO of STAR China and Daniel Cheung, CEO of STAR Taiwan reporting to him. Succeeding Lau as STAR's group CFO will be Eun J. Cho, who has been serving as the company's deputy CFO since April this year. In her expanded portfolio, Cho will oversee STAR's finance … [Read more...] about STAR appoints current Group CFO John Lau as President, China & Taiwan; Deputy CFO Eun J. Cho to succeed Lau as Group CFO
Disney & MTV programming now available on iTunes store in Australia
Sydney - Television programming from Australia's top networks including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Seven Network and Nine Network, along with US-produced programs from The Walt Disney Company's ABC Studios, Disney Channel and MTV Networks, is now available on the Apple iTunes Store in Australia. iTunes customers can choose from a wide range of television shows including Summer Heights High, McLeod's Daughters, Sea Patrol as well as favorites from the US including Lost, Grey's … [Read more...] about Disney & MTV programming now available on iTunes store in Australia
Walt Disney Co’s Cheung upped to Greater China role
Hong Kong - The Walt Disney Company has expanded China country manager Stanley Cheung’s role to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Greater China. Covering China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (excluding Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai-based Chueng reports to Andy Bird, president, Walt Disney International. “International expansion and growth of the Disney brand in emerging markets is a key priority for the Company. This new Greater China structure, … [Read more...] about Walt Disney Co’s Cheung upped to Greater China role