The popular Singapore Comic Con (Sgcc) is back with an array of internationally renowned creators and characters.
BBC Studios’ hit family animation “Bluey” is returning to the Sgcc main stage and this time she will be joined by her sister Bingo in a new, refreshed “Bluey Live Experience,” which debuted last year. There will be screenings of the “Veranda Santa” and “Dance Mode” episodes, followed by a parent-and-child Bluey dance off competition. Claire Renton, animation director for “Bluey” at Ludo Studio, will also be hosting a lecture at Sgcc’s W.I.P (work in progress) Lab for aspiring animators. She will share practical tips on how to get into the animation industry, how to build a portfolio and what it’s like to work on a show. Renton also shares her personal experience working on developing the script and subsequently leading the animation for an episode, the ethos of the show...
BBC Studios’ hit family animation “Bluey” is returning to the Sgcc main stage and this time she will be joined by her sister Bingo in a new, refreshed “Bluey Live Experience,” which debuted last year. There will be screenings of the “Veranda Santa” and “Dance Mode” episodes, followed by a parent-and-child Bluey dance off competition. Claire Renton, animation director for “Bluey” at Ludo Studio, will also be hosting a lecture at Sgcc’s W.I.P (work in progress) Lab for aspiring animators. She will share practical tips on how to get into the animation industry, how to build a portfolio and what it’s like to work on a show. Renton also shares her personal experience working on developing the script and subsequently leading the animation for an episode, the ethos of the show...
- 12/8/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Leadership team set out in India, Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Warner Bros Discovery has reshuffled its leadership team across Asia Pacific in a bid to become “more locally relevant” with a strategy that is focussed more on individual territories.
The newly merged entertainment giant first laid out changes in India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Ineak), which are overseen by Clement Schwebig, president and managing director for the region.
“I’ve moved quickly to meet with teams from Mumbai, Singapore and Seoul,” said Schwebig in an internal message to staff today (June 9). “Our region will be structured...
Warner Bros Discovery has reshuffled its leadership team across Asia Pacific in a bid to become “more locally relevant” with a strategy that is focussed more on individual territories.
The newly merged entertainment giant first laid out changes in India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Ineak), which are overseen by Clement Schwebig, president and managing director for the region.
“I’ve moved quickly to meet with teams from Mumbai, Singapore and Seoul,” said Schwebig in an internal message to staff today (June 9). “Our region will be structured...
- 6/9/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
The newly combined Warner Bros Discovery has set out its core leadership teams for India, Southeast Asia and Korea (aka Inseak) under the region’s President and Managing Director Clement Schwebig.
In a note to staff, Schwebig said Inseak will be structured with a territory-focused approach “to be more agile and locally relevant.” At the same time, the company plans to leverage its scale across the business and region to provide “deeper expertise and greater efficiency.” Some functions going forward will be in-country while others are regional. (Scroll down for the full list of appointments)
The update comes a day after Wbd’s Emea leadership team was unveiled under President and Managing Director for the region (excl Poland), Priya Dogra.
Schwebig also noted that along with Japan, Australia and New Zealand President James Gibbons, resources in Content Operations, Insights and Creative Services will be shared.
A handful of executives from...
In a note to staff, Schwebig said Inseak will be structured with a territory-focused approach “to be more agile and locally relevant.” At the same time, the company plans to leverage its scale across the business and region to provide “deeper expertise and greater efficiency.” Some functions going forward will be in-country while others are regional. (Scroll down for the full list of appointments)
The update comes a day after Wbd’s Emea leadership team was unveiled under President and Managing Director for the region (excl Poland), Priya Dogra.
Schwebig also noted that along with Japan, Australia and New Zealand President James Gibbons, resources in Content Operations, Insights and Creative Services will be shared.
A handful of executives from...
- 6/9/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery has set out its India, Southeast Asia and Korea (Inseak) leadership team under Clement Schwebig, as president and managing director.
The Thursday announcement follows just hours after a similar rejig of the Emea leadership team under Priya Dogra.
Both Schwebig and Dogra report to Gerhard Zeiler, president of international for the merged company. Zeiler, a former WarnerMedia executive, now oversees the global channels business with a “dotted line” to international streaming lead Jb Perrette, a Discovery veteran. Zeiler previously held the same role for WarnerMedia, and now also has responsibility for Discovery’s international footprint.
As with the Emea revamp, there is a strong emphasis on territory management. “Our region will be structured with a territory focused approach to be more agile and locally relevant,” Schwebig said in an internal note. “At the same time, we will leverage our scale across the business and region to provide deeper expertise and greater efficiency.
The Thursday announcement follows just hours after a similar rejig of the Emea leadership team under Priya Dogra.
Both Schwebig and Dogra report to Gerhard Zeiler, president of international for the merged company. Zeiler, a former WarnerMedia executive, now oversees the global channels business with a “dotted line” to international streaming lead Jb Perrette, a Discovery veteran. Zeiler previously held the same role for WarnerMedia, and now also has responsibility for Discovery’s international footprint.
As with the Emea revamp, there is a strong emphasis on territory management. “Our region will be structured with a territory focused approach to be more agile and locally relevant,” Schwebig said in an internal note. “At the same time, we will leverage our scale across the business and region to provide deeper expertise and greater efficiency.
- 6/9/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, “Big Brother Canada” sets 10th season; Francesco Totti soccer documentary wins Rotterdam award; Dok Leipzig returns to cinemas in October; Bavaria Fiction, WarnerMedia, Production Guild of Great Britain appoint key personnel; BAFTA Breakthrough U.S., U.K., open for applications; Hulu buys Red Arrow factual series package; and BFI restores vintage Sherlock Holmes titles.
Banijay Rights has signed a deal for a tenth season of “Big Brother Canada” for Corus Entertainment’s Global channel in Canada.
The ninth season delivered its most diverse cast ever, with Tychon Carter-Newman (pictured) making history as the first Black winner of “Big Brother Canada.”
Produced by Insight Productions, a Boat Rocker company, in association with Corus Entertainment and Banijay, “Big Brother Canada” Season 10 will debut on Global in spring 2022. The deal was agreed by Banijay Rights.
The “Big Brother” format is represented internationally by Banijay, with over 60 adaptations and broadcast in more than 80 countries.
Banijay Rights has signed a deal for a tenth season of “Big Brother Canada” for Corus Entertainment’s Global channel in Canada.
The ninth season delivered its most diverse cast ever, with Tychon Carter-Newman (pictured) making history as the first Black winner of “Big Brother Canada.”
Produced by Insight Productions, a Boat Rocker company, in association with Corus Entertainment and Banijay, “Big Brother Canada” Season 10 will debut on Global in spring 2022. The deal was agreed by Banijay Rights.
The “Big Brother” format is represented internationally by Banijay, with over 60 adaptations and broadcast in more than 80 countries.
- 6/10/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Executive reports to head of HBO Max International Johannes Larcher.
WarnerMedia has hired former Disney+ Southeast Asia regional head Amit Malhotra as managing director of HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India.
Malhotra will start later this month and assume oversight of HBO Go, WarnerMedia’s current streaming service that operates in eight Southeast Asian territories.
Going forward he will spearhead the launch of HBO Max in the territories and explore future opportunities for the streaming platform in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, including a potential launch in India. He reports to head of HBO Max International Johannes Larcher.
WarnerMedia has hired former Disney+ Southeast Asia regional head Amit Malhotra as managing director of HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India.
Malhotra will start later this month and assume oversight of HBO Go, WarnerMedia’s current streaming service that operates in eight Southeast Asian territories.
Going forward he will spearhead the launch of HBO Max in the territories and explore future opportunities for the streaming platform in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, including a potential launch in India. He reports to head of HBO Max International Johannes Larcher.
- 6/3/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Renowned graphic novel artists Andy Kubert (“Batman”) and Whilce Portacio,(“X-Men”) were on hand to share their vast experience at the Singapore ComicCon on Saturday. The event is a new addition to the annual Singapore Media Festival.
Kubert and Portacio said that, despite the popularity of comic books, it is quite hard to break into the industry, and that practitioners have to excel. Kubert is the son of legendary artist Joe Kubert (“Sgt. Rock”) and is a graduate of and teaches at The Kubert School, founded by his father. “I help a lot of newcomers come in,” said Kubert. “They have to be very good and talented. You will get rejected and rejected, but don’t ever give up. If you love it, stick with it.”
Speaking about writing versus art, Kubert said, “Writing is a whole different ball game, it’s a whole different set of muscles and I...
Kubert and Portacio said that, despite the popularity of comic books, it is quite hard to break into the industry, and that practitioners have to excel. Kubert is the son of legendary artist Joe Kubert (“Sgt. Rock”) and is a graduate of and teaches at The Kubert School, founded by his father. “I help a lot of newcomers come in,” said Kubert. “They have to be very good and talented. You will get rejected and rejected, but don’t ever give up. If you love it, stick with it.”
Speaking about writing versus art, Kubert said, “Writing is a whole different ball game, it’s a whole different set of muscles and I...
- 12/7/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Executives from HBO Asia have been awarded five of the seven top positions at WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks in Southeast Asia. The moves are the first personnel changes announced by Clement Schwebig, managing director of Southeast Asia, Pacific and China, since Warner merged in August with Turner Asia Pacific and HBO Asia.
HBO executive Yasmin Zahid will oversee distribution and marketing. David Simonsen will lead the development of HBO Go, through partnerships with telcos and as a standalone Ott app. Shonali Bedi will be responsible for business development and strategy in the region. Magdalene Ew will take charge of the company’s so-called “consolidated entertainment pillar,” which includes all HBO channels, Warner TV and Oh!K. Current head of originals for HBO Asia, Jessica Kam will oversee original Asia productions across the entire entertainment pillar.
Turner executives Awantika Sood will lead ad-sales, branded content and commercial opportunities, and Marianne Lee will...
HBO executive Yasmin Zahid will oversee distribution and marketing. David Simonsen will lead the development of HBO Go, through partnerships with telcos and as a standalone Ott app. Shonali Bedi will be responsible for business development and strategy in the region. Magdalene Ew will take charge of the company’s so-called “consolidated entertainment pillar,” which includes all HBO channels, Warner TV and Oh!K. Current head of originals for HBO Asia, Jessica Kam will oversee original Asia productions across the entire entertainment pillar.
Turner executives Awantika Sood will lead ad-sales, branded content and commercial opportunities, and Marianne Lee will...
- 11/27/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
A Gift From Bob, the sequel to popular 2016 UK pic A Street Cat Named Bob, has started shooting. Luke Treadaway returns as James Bowen for the film, which follows a homeless man who spends Christmas with a cat, Bob, he adopted while living in sheltered housing. The real-life story is adapted from Bowen’s own memoir and the original film was a success, grossing $16m worldwide including $5.4m in the UK via Sony Pictures Releasing. Charles Martin Smith is directing the sequel, which was written by Garry Jenkins. Producers are Adam Rolston and Parkhouse Pictures with Align and Twickenham Studios.
WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks has unveiled its new Southewast Asia leadership team. The organization, which was announced in August and unites Turner Asia Pacific and HBO Asia, spanning 42 countries in 14 languages, is headed up by Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Pacific and China. Reporting into him are: Yasmin Zahid,...
WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks has unveiled its new Southewast Asia leadership team. The organization, which was announced in August and unites Turner Asia Pacific and HBO Asia, spanning 42 countries in 14 languages, is headed up by Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Pacific and China. Reporting into him are: Yasmin Zahid,...
- 11/27/2019
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Cartoon Network has greenlit a third season of Indian-produced comedy “Lamput,” with a new run of longer episodes heading to its networks around the world. The show has been a hit on digital platforms, notching 250 million views on Cartoon Network’s digital apps and channels in Asia, and a further 300 million on YouTube.
The slapstick chase comedy started out as 15-second micro-shorts and two-minute episodes. The new season will comprise 21 five-minute installments and a further 21 of two minutes each. On linear TV, Season 3 will run on Turner’s Cartoon Network in Asia Pacific and Latin America, and on the Boomerang channel in the Emea region.
The non-dialogue series follows the titular Lamput, a gooey orange substance that escaped from a secret laboratory. Two scientists, Specs Doc and Skinny Doc, are in hot pursuit. But Lamput, a master of disguise, escapes from under their noses. The series has scored several awards,...
The slapstick chase comedy started out as 15-second micro-shorts and two-minute episodes. The new season will comprise 21 five-minute installments and a further 21 of two minutes each. On linear TV, Season 3 will run on Turner’s Cartoon Network in Asia Pacific and Latin America, and on the Boomerang channel in the Emea region.
The non-dialogue series follows the titular Lamput, a gooey orange substance that escaped from a secret laboratory. Two scientists, Specs Doc and Skinny Doc, are in hot pursuit. But Lamput, a master of disguise, escapes from under their noses. The series has scored several awards,...
- 6/10/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
With Morgan J. Freeman’s Homecoming hacking its way onto DVD today (courtesy of Paramount Pictures), we here at Dread Central thought it a perfect occasion to take a look back at our favorite on-screen axe murderers as a way of indoctrinating this new blood into the mix.
10. Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare) – Fargo (1996)
Grimsrud may not be an axe murderer per se, but you’ve got to respect the way in which this guy chooses to solve problems. After an irreparable altercation with his partner in crime, Grimsrud puts his conflict resolution skills to good use courtesy of a hatchet and a woodchipper.
9. Lisa (Leslie Lee) – Lisa, Lisa (1977)
Known to some as The California Axe Massacre, that title is a bit over-compensatory considering only one victim bites it via the edge of an axe. Leslie Lee makes for a superior on-screen psychopath in this demented little quickie from the drive-in era,...
10. Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare) – Fargo (1996)
Grimsrud may not be an axe murderer per se, but you’ve got to respect the way in which this guy chooses to solve problems. After an irreparable altercation with his partner in crime, Grimsrud puts his conflict resolution skills to good use courtesy of a hatchet and a woodchipper.
9. Lisa (Leslie Lee) – Lisa, Lisa (1977)
Known to some as The California Axe Massacre, that title is a bit over-compensatory considering only one victim bites it via the edge of an axe. Leslie Lee makes for a superior on-screen psychopath in this demented little quickie from the drive-in era,...
- 4/20/2010
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
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