Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) has appointed one of Europe’s top TV executives, Gerhard Zeiler, as president of its international division. The announcement was made hours after Zeiler stepped down as CEO of RTL Group, Europe’s largest TV production and broadcast company. As president of Turner Broadcasting System International, he will report to TBS Inc chairman and CEO Phil Kent, and lead a 3,800-person division across Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Zeiler will have … [Read more...] about Gerhard Zeiler joins TBS as president of international arm
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Ben 10 destroys aliens in CGI special
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network announced today that its alien-morphing boy hero, Ben 10, is set to star in his first CGI animated television movie: Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens. The movie is being directed by Victor Cook (The Spectacular Spider-Man, Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated,) and executive produced by Silas Hickey, Creative Director for Animation, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens is slated for premiere in 2012 on Cartoon Network globally. … [Read more...] about Ben 10 destroys aliens in CGI special
New members for CASBAA Board
Hong Kong - CASBAA has announced the election of three industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific; Janice H. Y. Lee, executive vice president, PCCW; and, Steve Marcopoto, president and managing director of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific. Keaveny, Lee and Marcopoto join CASBAA’s highly experienced Board of Directors, including representatives from Comcast International Media Group NBC … [Read more...] about New members for CASBAA Board
Turner Broadcasting expands reach with acquisition of Japan Image Communications Co. Ltd.
Tokyo - In a move to further expand its business in Japan, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s Japanese subsidiary, Japan Entertainment Network K.K. (JEN) announced its decision to acquire Japan Image Communications Co., Ltd. (JIC), a subsidiary of Secom Co., Ltd. which, among other media & entertainment related businesses, operates Tabi Channel and MONDO21 through cable, satellite and IPTV platforms in Japan. In addition to maximizing revenues from the two CS channels, Turner's ownership opens … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting expands reach with acquisition of Japan Image Communications Co. Ltd.
