An incredible array of high-quality movies and series has launched on Star, the general entertainment brand on Disney+, bringing even more entertainment to families, older teens and adults. Home to a spectacular selection of over 450 movies, 90 series and 9,000 episodes, Star offers a range of titles for everyone and every mood, including fan-favourite TV series like Grey’s Anatomy, 24, The Walking Dead, The X-Files, Criminal Minds, 9-1-1, Family Guy, Bones, black-ish, Scandal, Fresh Off the … [Read more...] about Disney+ Singapore expands Star content offering, adds more R21 movies and TV series
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AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed a new Chief Policy Officer to be based in its Singapore office, a first for the role. Celeste Campbell-Pitt joins AVIA on Monday, 3rd May, initially joining Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros, who will be retiring after a transition period. Medeiros, who is based in Hong Kong, and joined the Association then known as CASBAA, in 2005 as Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, has been Chief Policy Officer since … [Read more...] about AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
Globecast announces two new promotions
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced that Denis Genevois has been promoted to Marketing and Communications VP with Valéry Bonneau promoted to Internal and External Communications Director. Genevois also sits on the Executive Committee and reports directly to Globecast CEO Philippe Bernard. Bonneau reports to Genevois in his new role. Previous Communications Group VP, Olivier Zankel, has left to take up another position within Orange Group. Philippe Bernard, … [Read more...] about Globecast announces two new promotions
The Q appoints Simran Hoon as Chief Executive Officer in India
The Q, India’s fastest growing youth-focused, Hindi General Entertainment channel, announced the appointment of Simran Hoon as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, which takes effect immediately, Simran will leverage her experience and insight to provide strategic direction to create new opportunities for The Q in India thus driving the organization’s overall growth. Simran brings to The Q over two decades of industry experience. Prior to joining The Q, Simran was associated … [Read more...] about The Q appoints Simran Hoon as Chief Executive Officer in India
Former Grass Valley marketing executive joins TVU Networks as Global VP of Strategic Marketing
TVU Networks, a market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced the appointment of David Cohen, former Vice President of Marketing Communications at Grass Valley, as the company’s new Global Vice President, Strategic Marketing. Cohen will report to TVU Networks CEO, Paul Shen. In his new role, Cohen will develop and oversee the marketing strategy for TVU Networks and ensure a cohesive approach across the company’s worldwide digital, sales enablement, branding … [Read more...] about Former Grass Valley marketing executive joins TVU Networks as Global VP of Strategic Marketing
Disney scales back operations in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; Expands Disney+ in the region
The Walt Disney Company announced that it is consolidating its media networks business in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, effective 1 October 2021. In a statement, The Walt Disney Company said that Disney will continue to operate in a streamlined television portfolio that covers Chinese language channels such as Star Chinese Channel and Star Chinese Movies; as well as Factual Entertainment like National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild. Axed channels include Fox, Fox Crime, Fox Life and FX; … [Read more...] about Disney scales back operations in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; Expands Disney+ in the region