West Pacific Executive Roles
As the post-merger restructuring continues, Warner Bros. Discovery has appointed Gillian Zhao as president of its China operations. Tony Qiu is appointed SVP head of commercial, Western Pacific. Both positions report to James Gibbons, president and MD, Wbd, in the Western Pacific region, which it defines as Japan, Australia, New Zealand and China, and spans the group’s portfolio, including pay-tv, free-to-air television, theatrical, studios, direct-to-consumer and consumer products.
A Warner Bros. veteran, who was named as Warner’s EVP in China in 2016, Zhao’s task is to lead “the strategic growth of Wbd’s theatrical, TV distribution, home entertainment and local theatrical production businesses in China.”
Qiu’s position is described as a “new regional role with oversight of key lines of revenue for Western Pacific.” In addition to ad sales and games management in China, Qiu will also lead the consumer products business in China,...
As the post-merger restructuring continues, Warner Bros. Discovery has appointed Gillian Zhao as president of its China operations. Tony Qiu is appointed SVP head of commercial, Western Pacific. Both positions report to James Gibbons, president and MD, Wbd, in the Western Pacific region, which it defines as Japan, Australia, New Zealand and China, and spans the group’s portfolio, including pay-tv, free-to-air television, theatrical, studios, direct-to-consumer and consumer products.
A Warner Bros. veteran, who was named as Warner’s EVP in China in 2016, Zhao’s task is to lead “the strategic growth of Wbd’s theatrical, TV distribution, home entertainment and local theatrical production businesses in China.”
Qiu’s position is described as a “new regional role with oversight of key lines of revenue for Western Pacific.” In addition to ad sales and games management in China, Qiu will also lead the consumer products business in China,...
- 11/24/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
As it continues to produce highend films and TV programs that examine the wonders of the natural world, science and history, Terra Mater Factual Studios is also seeking to broaden its audience and educate viewers about the precarious state of life on Earth.
Whether it’s the poaching of endangered African elephants for China’s illicit ivory trade or the planned plunder of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by America’s oil industry oligarchs, the planet’s precious wildlife is facing dangers that threaten its continued existence. Terra Mater has achieved great success with its theatrical and television output over the past decade in showcasing such issues, but the Austrian company is aiming to attract and inspire new viewers with less traditional productions, including an unlikely comedy.
To that end, Terra Mater is turning its focus to impact-driven environmental topics while also creating mainstream appeal for its productions, says Michael Frenschkowski,...
Whether it’s the poaching of endangered African elephants for China’s illicit ivory trade or the planned plunder of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by America’s oil industry oligarchs, the planet’s precious wildlife is facing dangers that threaten its continued existence. Terra Mater has achieved great success with its theatrical and television output over the past decade in showcasing such issues, but the Austrian company is aiming to attract and inspire new viewers with less traditional productions, including an unlikely comedy.
To that end, Terra Mater is turning its focus to impact-driven environmental topics while also creating mainstream appeal for its productions, says Michael Frenschkowski,...
- 4/23/2021
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic Documentary Films has secured worldwide rights to the environmental documentary “Sea of Shadows,” executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Directed by Richard Ladkani (“The Ivory Game”), the documentary premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and won the Audience Award for world cinema documentary.
“Sea of Shadows” highlights efforts to save the endangered vaquita whale in the Sea of Cortez, where the native totoaba fish are being poached because of a superstitious belief among some in China that their bladders possess miraculous healing powers. The non-fiction film follows a team of scientists, high-tech conservationists, investigative journalists, undercover agents and the Mexican Navy to save the last remaining vaquita and bring the crime syndicate to justice.
“What is happening in Mexico is yet another example of human-caused devastation due to the greed of a few,” Ladkani said in a statement. “My hope is that this film can raise awareness...
Directed by Richard Ladkani (“The Ivory Game”), the documentary premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and won the Audience Award for world cinema documentary.
“Sea of Shadows” highlights efforts to save the endangered vaquita whale in the Sea of Cortez, where the native totoaba fish are being poached because of a superstitious belief among some in China that their bladders possess miraculous healing powers. The non-fiction film follows a team of scientists, high-tech conservationists, investigative journalists, undercover agents and the Mexican Navy to save the last remaining vaquita and bring the crime syndicate to justice.
“What is happening in Mexico is yet another example of human-caused devastation due to the greed of a few,” Ladkani said in a statement. “My hope is that this film can raise awareness...
- 2/4/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
TORONTO -- Canadian producer Media 8 Entertainment on Friday said it has added the biopic "Eichmann", starring Thomas Kretschmann, to its Cannes slate.
Montreal-based Media 8 said it picked up the international distribution rights to the $6 million historical drama from British producer E-Motion and will begin shopping the movie at the Cannes film market.
Directed by Robert Young ("Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"), "Eichmann" features Kretschmann as Adolf Eichmann, the infamous German SS officer, as he's interrogated ahead of his execution in Israel by a young Israeli police officer, played by Troy Garity ("After the Sunset").
Also starring are Franka Potente and Stephen Fry.
Production credits on "Eichmann", which was shot on location in Hungary, go to Peter Bevan, Jozsef Cirko and Michael Frenschkowski.
Montreal-based Media 8 said it picked up the international distribution rights to the $6 million historical drama from British producer E-Motion and will begin shopping the movie at the Cannes film market.
Directed by Robert Young ("Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"), "Eichmann" features Kretschmann as Adolf Eichmann, the infamous German SS officer, as he's interrogated ahead of his execution in Israel by a young Israeli police officer, played by Troy Garity ("After the Sunset").
Also starring are Franka Potente and Stephen Fry.
Production credits on "Eichmann", which was shot on location in Hungary, go to Peter Bevan, Jozsef Cirko and Michael Frenschkowski.
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