New York- A+E Networks has strengthened its global formats team as Hayley Babcock joins as Head of Formats: International Programming and Production, A+E Networks. She will liaise with programming leads at A+E Networks’ domestic brands to identify and source formats for the international marketplace. Ms Babcock will also work closely with all facets of the international formats team - including business affairs, marketing, publicity and research - to support the sales process and … [Read more...] about A+E appoints head of formats
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Mattel launches Mattel Creations
El Segundo, CA–Mattel, Inc. announced the formation of Mattel Creations, a centralised content division that will leverage the company’s iconic global brands and library of celebrated properties to drive premium content across multiple platforms including theatrical, television and digital. This new cross-portfolio content strategy will be headed by Mattel’s Chief Content Officer, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, who joined Mattel in September 2015. Underlining its commitment to the new division, … [Read more...] about Mattel launches Mattel Creations
now TV launches new lineup
Hong Kong- now TV unveiled a strong lineup of content for the second quarter of 2016. now TV customers have access to a most comprehensive range of live sports events, the latest express US and Asian dramas series and movies and a brand new Netflix viewing experience, as now TV is the first operator in Hong Kong to provide a large screen experience for Netflix via its set-top boxes. Being a leading on-demand service provider in Hong Kong, now TV also enables customers to enjoy their favorite … [Read more...] about now TV launches new lineup
Genre Update- Apr-May 2016
Parent brand: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Sub or sibling brands: FOX Movies Premium, FOX Family Movies, FOX Action Movies, STAR Movies, FX Ownership in Asia: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Senior executives for Asia: Andy Baek, Vice President - Programming, Hollywood Movie Channels Channel description: FOX Movies Premium is dedicated to providing first-run and exclusive content through an unmatched entertainment experience. From Hollywood blockbusters to all-time movie … [Read more...] about Genre Update- Apr-May 2016
Inside Malaysia and Philippines
Malaysia's unrelenting ascend According to PwC’s Malaysia Entertainment and Media Outlook 2015-2019, the country’s entertainment and media industry is expected to experience an above average growth rate over the next five years. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over 2014 to 2019, compared to the global CAGR of 5.1%. Internet access is growing at a rapid rate with a CAGR of 13.4% over 2014-2019, likely resulting from the deployment of 3G and LTE networks … [Read more...] about Inside Malaysia and Philippines
BCM Means Business
The vibrant Busan Contents Market has done exceeding well since its inauguration in 2007. Nobody then expected the second largest city of South Korea, Busan to take serious interest in the television and film industry, though the location has been the venue for several shoots by renowned producers. History has it that the event actually originated from another festival called ‘Digital Culture & Art Festival (DICAF)’ sponsored by the City of Busan way back in 2005 and was renamed to Busan … [Read more...] about BCM Means Business