Global content creator, producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group, announced the appointment of Kasia Jablonska as Head of Digital Distribution & Monetisation. Kasia will join Endemol Shine in April, reporting into the Group Director of Commercial Operations, Yannick Ferrero. She will beresponsible for building on the success of Endemol Shine Group’s VOD, AVOD, SVOD, PPV and Electronic Sell-Through businesses, maximising the value of the Group’s content across these areas. … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group appoints new Head of Digital Distribution & Monetisation
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BBC opens new bureau in Hong Kong
The BBC’s new bureau in Hong Kong officially opened by BBC Director-General Tony Hall, who attended the recording in Hong Kong of the latest edition of the BBC World News TV debate programme, BBC Global Questions, which will discuss China’s place on the world stage. The programme’s Mandarin version, produced in Hong Kong by BBC News Chinese, will focus on the future of employment for Chinese youth. Several years ago, to further improve reporting capabilities and to connect better … [Read more...] about BBC opens new bureau in Hong Kong
29% of Indonesian consumers use pirated TV Boxes
In a recent study of the online content viewing behaviour of Indonesian consumers, it was revealed that 29% of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content. These TV boxes, also known as Illicit Streaming Devices (ISDs), allow users to access hundreds of pirated television channels and video-on-demand content. Such illicit streaming devices often come pre-loaded with pirated applications which are either free or charge low subscription fees, which then … [Read more...] about 29% of Indonesian consumers use pirated TV Boxes
tvN Asia Announces Upcoming Express Drama
tvN Asia’s latest 24-hour express drama – Her Private Life (她的私生活) – starring Kim Jae-wook (金材昱) and Park Min-young (朴敏英), will premiere on tvN in Asia from 11 April (Every Thursday and Friday) at 21:45 (GMT+8) in Singapore and Malaysia, and at 20:45 (GMT+7) in Indonesia. Her Private Life follows the romance between art gallery curator, Sung Suk-mi (Park Min-young) and her boss, Ryan Gold (Kim Jae-wook). At work, Suk-mi is very hard working and obedient, but secretly, she is a … [Read more...] about tvN Asia Announces Upcoming Express Drama
Series Mania Forum announces winner of the co-pro pitching sessions
Ms. Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, and professional jury president Meghan Lyvers, SVP Co-Production & Development, CBS Studios International, announced this evening the winning project of Series Mania Forum’s annual Co-Pro Pitching Sessions. Of the 16 projects selected and pitched on the first day of Series Mania Forum, the industry arm of the Series Mania Festival, the jury team selected the French drama series Purple as winner of the Series … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces winner of the co-pro pitching sessions
DHX Media appoints two new Distribution Sales Managers
DHX Media, a global children’s content and brands company, announced that it has bolstered its Distribution sales team for key territories with two promotions. Darcee McCartney and Rebecca Lugo have both been promoted to the position of Sales Manager, reporting to Jerry Diaz, VP, Distribution. Ms. McCartney will oversee client relationships for Central Eastern Europe, Poland, Russia, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Middle East, and Africa. Based in Toronto, Ms. McCartney has been with DHX … [Read more...] about DHX Media appoints two new Distribution Sales Managers