From 2005 to 2020, Bob Iger ruled over the Walt Disney Company from his throne in Burbank, CA. Just like others monarchs throughout history, he expanded his borders during his reign by acquiring the surrounding kingdoms of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. He also rescued Disney's first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, from a rival kingdom (NBCUniversal), revitalized the company's theme parks around the world, and refocused their approach to streaming through services like Disney+ and Hulu. And though some of his loyal subjects may have had their fair share of valid criticisms over the course of his reign, Iger was largely a benevolent ruler due to his longtime philanthropy and the positive impact that he and his company made on their worldwide audience.
In a classic case of "game recognizes game," the late Queen Elizabeth II decided to award Iger by bestowing upon him the title of Honorary Knight...
In a classic case of "game recognizes game," the late Queen Elizabeth II decided to award Iger by bestowing upon him the title of Honorary Knight...
- 9/24/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Former Disney chairman-ceo Bob Iger and renowned film composer John Williams were selected for 2022 Honorary Kbe laurels by Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K. government disclosed this week.
The Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire kudos for Iger and Williams were part of a number of honorary awards for foreign nationals that were approved for 2022 by the beloved monarch, who died Sept. 8 at age 96 after a historic reign.
Iger was cited for “services to the UK/US relations,” presumably referring to his long run as a top Disney executive and the company’s notable presence in the global content business and U.K.-based film, TV and stage production. Williams, a five-time Oscar winner and an accomplished conductor, was cited for his many years of “services to film music.”
Iger, who retired from Disney at the end of last year, expressed his gratitude for the nod from Queen Elizabeth II in a statement.
The Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire kudos for Iger and Williams were part of a number of honorary awards for foreign nationals that were approved for 2022 by the beloved monarch, who died Sept. 8 at age 96 after a historic reign.
Iger was cited for “services to the UK/US relations,” presumably referring to his long run as a top Disney executive and the company’s notable presence in the global content business and U.K.-based film, TV and stage production. Williams, a five-time Oscar winner and an accomplished conductor, was cited for his many years of “services to film music.”
Iger, who retired from Disney at the end of last year, expressed his gratitude for the nod from Queen Elizabeth II in a statement.
- 9/24/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Tesco has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide to show various cookery, comedy and drama programmes on its ad-supported Clubcard TV service.
Shows covered by the deal include Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Goodness Gracious Me, Stig of the Dump, The Secret Garden and cookery programmes featuring Antonio Carluccio, Ken Hom and Gary Rhodes.
MD of Clubcard TV Scott Deutrom said: "With this deal we're adding a raft of new TV titles to our expanding catalogue, providing access to even more great digital entertainment in a way that's easy and accessible for customers."
Head of UK, Ireland and Pan European Television Sales at BBC Worldwide Lisa Rousseau added: "We're thrilled to have concluded such an extensive deal with Clubcard TV which will offer their customers a rich range of fantastic British content."
Clubcard TV has previously signed deals with Aardman, Endemol and Warner Bros.
The service...
Shows covered by the deal include Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Goodness Gracious Me, Stig of the Dump, The Secret Garden and cookery programmes featuring Antonio Carluccio, Ken Hom and Gary Rhodes.
MD of Clubcard TV Scott Deutrom said: "With this deal we're adding a raft of new TV titles to our expanding catalogue, providing access to even more great digital entertainment in a way that's easy and accessible for customers."
Head of UK, Ireland and Pan European Television Sales at BBC Worldwide Lisa Rousseau added: "We're thrilled to have concluded such an extensive deal with Clubcard TV which will offer their customers a rich range of fantastic British content."
Clubcard TV has previously signed deals with Aardman, Endemol and Warner Bros.
The service...
- 4/3/2013
- Digital Spy
In Perfect… two renowned chefs tussle to produce what they believe to be unbeatable dishes. The first culinary duelists are Ken Hom and Ching-He Huang; we caught up with Ken to discuss competitive cooking and British dishes. Long before TV chefs were buzzing about on scooters with their mates or shouting at F-list celebrities for not rolling pasta properly, their knowledge of exotic culinary delights was enough to excite.
- 4/26/2011
- Sky TV
Each week, Perfect will unleash two masters of a particular cuisine in a kitchen, where they will strive to out-chef one another. in the first episode, Ken Hom and Ching-He Huang have a chow mein cook off. Years in the industry and a hard-earned reputation will count for zilch once the chosen chefs enter the Perfect… kitchen, because if they're defeated by one of their fiercest rivals, their career might as well be over.
- 4/19/2011
- Sky TV
Celebrity chef Ken Hom has spoken of his shock after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The Chinese American culinary expert was told by doctors he was facing a battle with the killer disease following a routine check-up in March.
He has quietly undergone treatment in Japan since learning the terrifying news, but has decided to speak out in a bid to persuade more men to get checked for the disease.
He says, "My initial reaction was one of shock. No one wants to find out they have a time-bomb in their body.
"I swim almost daily, eat a healthy diet, drink lots of green tea and had no symptoms - cancer was the last thing on my mind.
"I was lucky. I had treatment choices because they caught the cancer early, but another year on it may well have been too late."...
The Chinese American culinary expert was told by doctors he was facing a battle with the killer disease following a routine check-up in March.
He has quietly undergone treatment in Japan since learning the terrifying news, but has decided to speak out in a bid to persuade more men to get checked for the disease.
He says, "My initial reaction was one of shock. No one wants to find out they have a time-bomb in their body.
"I swim almost daily, eat a healthy diet, drink lots of green tea and had no symptoms - cancer was the last thing on my mind.
"I was lucky. I had treatment choices because they caught the cancer early, but another year on it may well have been too late."...
- 9/16/2010
- WENN
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