Tag: Asian operations

  • TV distribution company Zebra expands Asian operations

    MUMBAI: Australia-based television distribution company Zebra has expanded its Asian operations by opening an office in Beijing. Zebra is currently supplying movies, dramas, music and comedies to some of Asia’s largest broadcasters.

    The most recent agreement Zebra had agreed into was with the sale of over 300 hours of music content to China, which will start rolling out early next month.

    “Zebra is quickly becoming one of Asia’s largest and most dynamic television distribution companies,” said an official release. China is one of the fastest growing television industries and we feel it is important to have a team of people on the ground to service the requirements of the numerous broadcasters opening their doors to western programming,” observed the release.

    “Instead of meeting with a broadcaster and trying to sell a defined catalogue of product, we now gain a detailed understanding of their requirements and the expectations set by their audience and advertising partners. A range of suitable product is then presented that fits within the broadcaster’s budgetary parameters and marketing guidelines,” the release concluded.

  • Jim Weatherford to head Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Asian operations

    Jim Weatherford to head Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Asian operations

    MUMBAI: The Montreal-based entertainment company Cookie Jar Entertainment has appointed former Nelvana executive Jim Weatherford as the head of their Asian operations. The company is currently planning their expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Based in Tokyo, Weatherford will be reporting to the distribution head Sam Ewing. Weatherford will oversee all of Cookie Jar’s business in the region. Earlier he was part of Nelvana International as the director for the Asia Pacific.

    Cookie Jar Entertainment’s new creative executive Michael Wrenn will be assisting Weatherford in Tokyo. Wrenn will co-ordinate with local anime designers, writers, producers and directors to develop new titles.