Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
TV5
MediaQuest bid to acquire GMA7 falls through
MediaQuest Holdings Inc., the mother company of TV5 — one of the Philippines’ three biggest TV networks — has terminated discussions to acquire a controlling interest in GMA Network Inc. (GMA7). In a disclosure by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company — owner of MediaQuest — the parties have been unable to arrive at mutually acceptable terms despite the continual discussions and efforts exerted in good faith. In recent reports, GMA7 chairman Felipe Gozon … [Read more...] about MediaQuest bid to acquire GMA7 falls through
The X Factor Philippines tops rivals’ talent-reality shows
ABS-CBN’s The X Factor Philippines won in national TV ratings over rival network’s newly launched talent-reality shows during the August 4-5 weekend, making it the most-watched talent show in the country. Based on recent urban and rural TV ratings data from Kantar Media, The X Factor Philippines scored an average national TV rating of 20.7 percent last August 4 against TV5’s Artista Academy, which only rated at 1.8 percent. For its part, GMA 7’s Protégé: The … [Read more...] about The X Factor Philippines tops rivals’ talent-reality shows
TV5MONDE presents Fort Boyard
TV5MONDE will premiere Fort Boyard, a French reality game show, exclusively on StarHub Channel 152 this month. Fort Boyard is a French game show created by French game show writer Jacques Antoine. It is one of the most successfully franchised formats internationally across a 20-year period and across 20 countries including the UK and the U.S. in 2011. Other celebrity contestants include Pierre Parker - Tony Parker’s brother and professional basketball player, Alexis Rambur … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE presents Fort Boyard
Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Philippines – Pilipinas Global Network, through a team-up with DISH, has launched two international channels in North America. Kapatid TV5 will feature Filipino culture and entertainment, while Aksyon TV International will be dedicated to national and international news along with sports and current events. The two channels are already available in Guam, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. … [Read more...] about Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Philippines’ TV5 partners with METRA to launch 24/7 weather and public information channel
Manila - Cignal, the Philippines’ fastest growing satellite TV provider and a TV5 sister company, will launch the Weather Information Network (WIN) – the country’s first dedicated 24/7 weather and public information channel – in partnership with METRA, New Zealand’s privately owned meteorological service. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) singled out TV5 and lauded its commitment to improving weather news … [Read more...] about Philippines’ TV5 partners with METRA to launch 24/7 weather and public information channel
