Cannes/Abu Dhabi – twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission have launched the region’s first incentive scheme aimed at making Abu Dhabi the first choice for international and regional producers needing location, production and post-production services. The scheme will be operational from September 1st. An incentive in the form of a rebate of up to 30percent of qualifying spend in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be available for feature films, TV, documentary, advertising and music … [Read more...] about Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
Archives for May 2012
GMA-7 maintains Philippine TV ratings lead
Philippines – GMA Network Inc. (GMA) has reported that the network continues to lead nationwide household audience share margins over ABS-CBN in the Philippines. In the fist quarter of the year, GMA remained in the lead in household audience share points in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), based on data provided by Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. The trending of audience shares for the three competing channels in the country’s key areas remains unaltered. … [Read more...] about GMA-7 maintains Philippine TV ratings lead
Lippo to launch DTH broadcast service across Indonesia
Indonesia – The Lippo Group has signed a multiple-transponder capacity deal with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, the operator of the recently launched JCSAT-13 telecommunication satellite, in line with its plans to provide a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV broadcast service across Indonesia. JCSAT-13 is a Ku-band satellite designed to succeed the JCSAT-4A satellite as the vehicle for the delivery of SKY Perfect JSAT’s DTH pay-TV service "SKY PerfecTV!” in Japan. The … [Read more...] about Lippo to launch DTH broadcast service across Indonesia
AETN All Asia Networks goes into the Heart of Marina Bay Sands in new Bio original series
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks has produced a reality series for Bio Channel in Asia. The eight-episode original production, titled Marina Bay Sands 24/7, goes behind the scenes of the popular integrated resort. Premiering on Bio throughout the region on May 31, the series will give viewers an exclusive look into the “Heart of House”, the property’s underground labyrinth where its 9,000-strong staff move unnoticed to guests. Audiences will be able to see the inner … [Read more...] about AETN All Asia Networks goes into the Heart of Marina Bay Sands in new Bio original series
BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
BBC World News continues to lead as the top news channel consumed by Asia’s top earners, delivering 8 percent more affluent viewers than CNN, according to the latest Ipsos PAX. Its digital platform BBC.com ranks as the top media site among key demographics not only among Asia’s top earners, but also among high net worth individuals (HNWIs), frequent travellers and opinion leaders. The latest PAX results also show that more HNWIs in Asia watch BBC World News as compared to the two … [Read more...] about BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
Australia’s Channel Seven scores big with Once Upon a Time.
Australia - Once Upon A Time premiered on Australia’s Channel Seven on Tuesday night with 1.4 million viewers, making it the No. 1 most-watched show of the night. It is now the No. 2 US drama series of 2012, behind Revenge. From master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (Lost, Tron: Legacy), Once Upon A Time invites audiences to brace themselves for a modern fairytale. Starring Jennifer Morrison from House as Emma Swan, the main character, this new series is from the US ABC … [Read more...] about Australia’s Channel Seven scores big with Once Upon a Time.
