MIAMI – Noticias Telemundo has announced the appointment of Mexican journalist Javier Vega as correspondent in Washington, D.C., as part of an initiative to strengthen its operations in the USA capital. Vega will report to Victoria Rivas-Vázquez, Noticias Telemundo’s Washington, D.C. bureau chief, and will work alongside the bureau team, including renowned Noticias Telemundo’s correspondent Lori Montenegro. Prior to joining the Washington, D.C. team, Vega was a Noticias Telemundo … [Read more...] about Noticias Telemundo strengthens presence in Washington D.C. with appointment of Javier Vega
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The Story of a Face: National Geographic unveils youngest full-face transplant recipient in American history
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a world that seems increasingly obsessed with image, National Geographic has unveiled an exclusive and powerful new story, over two years in the making, that asks the question: “Are we our faces?” To follow the story of Katie Stubblefield, the youngest face transplant recipient in U.S. history, a team of National Geographic journalists was given unprecedented access by the Cleveland Clinic to document Katie’s journey and detail a full-face transplant procedure … [Read more...] about The Story of a Face: National Geographic unveils youngest full-face transplant recipient in American history
A&E expands hit non-fiction series with “Nightwatch Nation”
NEW YORK – A&E Networks' hit series goes deeper with Nightwatch Nation, a new nonfiction series from executive producer Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions. The series now follows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Yonkers, New York; Austin, Texas; Tucson, Arizona; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana as these real-life heroes risk their lives to work the busiest and most unnerving shift of the day, the overnight. Nightwatch Nation premieres Thursday, August 16 at 10pm … [Read more...] about A&E expands hit non-fiction series with “Nightwatch Nation”
Paolo Pusterla as managing director of Europe
Bermuda and Hong Kong - ABS has appointed Paolo Pusterla as the Managing Director of Europe, a role created as part of its growth in the region. In this position, Paolo is responsible for leading sales and business development all across Europe. He is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS said, “We are pleased to welcome Paolo as the new head for this region. Paolo has a comprehensive understanding of the video industry and rich portfolio experience. As … [Read more...] about Paolo Pusterla as managing director of Europe
GSN announces season 2 of Divided-USA
USA- GSN, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced that Divided will be back for a second season. The first season was launched in January 2017. Divided aired on Wednesday and Thursday nights and was well received with the Thursday episodes scoring +43.5% above slot average and the Wednesday episodes scoring +37.9%. Divided is part game show, part social experiment. Four complete strangers have to work together to answer a variety of multiple choice questions, … [Read more...] about GSN announces season 2 of Divided-USA
New storytellers take centre stage at MIPTV
Paris – MIPTV 2017 will put a special emphasis on the new generation of digital content studios aiming at engaging with audiences as part of the Digital Fronts showcase. The only international screenings showcase for digital studios and online publishers, Digital Fronts takes place in Cannes from 3-6 April as part of MIPTV, the global entertainment content market. Launched in 2014 as the content industry’s first global distribution and acquisition market for high-quality original … [Read more...] about New storytellers take centre stage at MIPTV
