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  • Zone Vision makes inroads in China with Encore International acquisition

    Zone Vision makes inroads in China with Encore International acquisition

    MUMBAI: Zone Vision Networks, which owns and operates Reality TV, has announced a deal for China in association with Liberty Media Corporations Encore International (EI).

    Zone Vision has acquired the assets of EI and Asian Television and Communications International (ATCI) from Liberty Media. EI operates a daily branded block, Everyday Jiayi, on Chinese state broadcaster China Central Televisions CCTV-8.

    Zone Visions operations in China, meanwhile, include a five-year agreement with CCTV to represent its English-language service, CCTV-9, around the world. Deals have already been inked for the channel in 13 countries.

    EI founder John J Sie will continue in his role as chairman, and his venture, JS International, together with Liberty Media Corporation, will hold a five per cent stake in the combined entity. The China activities of Zone Vision, EI and ATCL will be operated under the Encore International banner.

    Zone Vision founder and chairman Chris Wronski says, This is an incredible opportunity for Zone Vision. Encore International has established an excellent brand and foundation that our global content networks can build upon in China.

    Sie said, Our original vision for Encore International in China has been to develop a platform of channels when Chinese law allows it. Zone Vision has the programming library and international business savvy to see that goal through.

    Zone Visions China representative Sarah Jiang, will be Encore International Beijing (EIB) GM and chief representative. She will manage the daily operations of Everyday Jiayi, oversee EIs interest in the advertising joint venture with CCTV, bring Zone Visions program block in China under EIB, and she will seek out additional business opportunities for the company.

    ZONE VISION ACQUIRES THE HORROR CHANNEL

    Meanwhile, in the UK, in order to expand upon its portfolio of thematic channels that includes Reality TV, Romantica, Club and Europa Europa, Zone Vision has announced the acquisition of The Horror Channel, a UK digital channel featuring films, studio and movie reviews in the horror genre. Zone Vision Networks is acquiring the channel from founder, Tony Hazell.

    Zone Vision senior VP, business development and legal Tanya Gugenheim said, The Horror Channel has established a solid following in the UK over the past year and we feel it has excellent potential for a European roll-out. As a new subsidiary of chellomedia, one of our goals is to seek out opportunities such as this to utilise our expertise in the global channel market.

    The Horror Channel is available to 7.3 million subscribers on UKs BSkyB platform.

  • Zone Vision makes inroads in China with Encore International acquisition

    Zone Vision makes inroads in China with Encore International acquisition

    MUMBAI: Zone Vision Networks, which owns and operates Reality TV, has announced a deal for China in association with Liberty Media Corporations Encore International (EI).

    Zone Vision has acquired the assets of EI and Asian Television and Communications International (ATCI) from Liberty Media. EI operates a daily branded block, Everyday Jiayi, on Chinese state broadcaster China Central Televisions CCTV-8.

    Zone Visions operations in China, meanwhile, include a five-year agreement with CCTV to represent its English-language service, CCTV-9, around the world. Deals have already been inked for the channel in 13 countries.

    EI founder John J Sie will continue in his role as chairman, and his venture, JS International, together with Liberty Media Corporation, will hold a five per cent stake in the combined entity. The China activities of Zone Vision, EI and ATCL will be operated under the Encore International banner.

    Zone Vision founder and chairman Chris Wronski says, This is an incredible opportunity for Zone Vision. Encore International has established an excellent brand and foundation that our global content networks can build upon in China.

    Sie said, Our original vision for Encore International in China has been to develop a platform of channels when Chinese law allows it. Zone Vision has the programming library and international business savvy to see that goal through.

    Zone Visions China representative Sarah Jiang, will be Encore International Beijing (EIB) GM and chief representative. She will manage the daily operations of Everyday Jiayi, oversee EIs interest in the advertising joint venture with CCTV, bring Zone Visions program block in China under EIB, and she will seek out additional business opportunities for the company.

    ZONE VISION ACQUIRES THE HORROR CHANNEL

    Meanwhile, in the UK, in order to expand upon its portfolio of thematic channels that includes Reality TV, Romantica, Club and Europa Europa, Zone Vision has announced the acquisition of The Horror Channel, a UK digital channel featuring films, studio and movie reviews in the horror genre. Zone Vision Networks is acquiring the channel from founder, Tony Hazell.

    Zone Vision senior VP, business development and legal Tanya Gugenheim said, The Horror Channel has established a solid following in the UK over the past year and we feel it has excellent potential for a European roll-out. As a new subsidiary of chellomedia, one of our goals is to seek out opportunities such as this to utilise our expertise in the global channel market.

    The Horror Channel is available to 7.3 million subscribers on UKs BSkyB platform.

  • Echostar names new president, vice chairman

    Echostar names new president, vice chairman

    MUMBAI: US direct-broadcast satellite-television provider EchoStar Communications Corp. has appointed Michael A Neuman as president and chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations.

    The company has also appointed board member Carl Vogel as vice chairman. Vogel will focus his efforts on financial and strategic initiatives as a full-time employee of the company.

    Neuman, most recently the president of Bell Canada Enterprises subsidiary Bell Mobility, fills a post that had been vacant for more than a year. He led Canada’s leading wireless carrier to its most profitable growth in its 19-year history. He was with Bell Mobility for three years and previously served as president of Bell ExpressVu Satellite Television, WorldLinx Telecommunications and Cerberus Canada, states an official release.

    “I am excited about joining the company that has been such an innovator in the pay-TV industry,” Neuman said, “and I look forward to the role I can play in advancing EchoStar’s push into some dynamic new products and services.”

    Vogel joined EchoStar’s board of directors in May. Most recently, he was president and chief executive officer of Charter Communications, a Fortune 500 company. Prior to joining Charter, Vogel held various senior executive positions with companies affiliated with Liberty Media Corporation and was responsible for portfolio investments in subscription television, content distribution, broadband, telecommunications and satellite sectors worldwide. He was also chairman and CEO of Primestar and CEO of Star Choice until each company was sold or merged with other satellite operators, the release adds.

    Vogel, who was EchoStar’s president from 1994 to 1997, was a key member of the executive team that created DISH Network.

    “EchoStar’s combination of energy and entrepreneurialism gives it a unique place in the media industry and I’m thrilled to be back,” said Vogel. “EchoStar has built a significant business and an excellent relationship with its customers, providing a platform and a balance sheet to participate in a number of new opportunities for an expansion of its business that would add value to our customers and shareholders.”

    EchoStar Chairman and CEO Charles Ergen said the Company is delighted to acquire the services of both executives at such a competitive time in the industry.

    “We are fortunate Carl and Michael have joined the EchoStar team,” said Ergen. “Their knowledge of the industry and managerial talent will strengthen our Company and position it for continued success.”

  • ‘Lagaan’ to air on US cable television homes through STARZ! next week

    ‘Lagaan’ to air on US cable television homes through STARZ! next week

    MUMBAI: STARZ! which claims to be the largest provider of cable and satellite-delivered premium movie channels in the US, has announced that it will present the American television premiere of Aamir Khan’s Lagaan on 12 August at 11:45 pm (ET/PT). The Oscar nominated film was distributed theatrically in the US by Sony Pictures Classics in May and is coming to STARZ! subscribers’ television screens just three months later. In India Sony Entertainment Television holds the exclusive c&s rights.

    The film is being shown on STARZ! under the programme band Cinematheque. The band offers the best of highly acclaimed movies that break the Hollywood mould.

    The Starz Encore Group owns 15 domestic channels with approximately 121 million pay units. Starz Encore offers the Starz Super Pak, with up to 12 digital movie channels, and Starz On Demand the first premium subscription video-on-demand service.

    Starz Encore is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation.