Los Angeles- The movie markets of China, India, South Korea and Japan will continue to post “spectacular gains,” resulting eventually in an Asia that is capable of sustaining itself purely from regional profits alone. That’s according to Entertainment Asia Network’s Asia Film Industry Report 2007. The research firm forecasts the four nations will post combined theatrical revenues of more than $US10.5 billion by 2020, while GDP totals will exceed $US16 billion. And it … [Read more...] about ‘Explosive’ growth forecast for four Asian movie markets
Davis resigns, Sawhney upped at ESPN STAR Sports
Singapore – Manu Sawhney has been promoted to Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, succeeding Jamie Davis, who has resigned. Company says Davis will continue to serve as a consultant to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Appointment was announced by Russell Wolff, Managing Director, ESPN International and Paul Aiello, Chief Executive Officer STAR. The ESPN STAR Sports board expressed confidence that under Manu’s leadership and with the company’s strong management team, … [Read more...] about Davis resigns, Sawhney upped at ESPN STAR Sports
CMM-I and AMM to provide joint service
Beijing & Kuala Lumpur – China Media Monitor Intelligence, Ltd. (CMM-I) and Asia Media Monitoring Sdn. Bhd. (AMM) have unveiled a joint partnership to provide customized media industry information and intelligence to public relations and corporate communications practitioners. The two companies will work together to provide enhanced tools and services both regionally and in the Chinese market, for public relations and corporate communications professionals looking to disseminate … [Read more...] about CMM-I and AMM to provide joint service
Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Sydney- Australian viewers will get their first HD channels in December when the Ten and Seven networks launch dedicated HD services. These will be the first new commercial free-to-air channels launched in the major mainland metro markets in more than 40 years. Ten said TEN-HD would provide at least 50 hours per week of programming that won’t be seen on its main channel, including extensions of franchises including The Biggest Loser, Australian Idol, Big Brother and So You Think You Can … [Read more...] about Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Singaporean and Chinese media industries strengthen ties
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) will co-organize each other’s film festivals, starting with the first-ever Singapore Film Festival in China this October. A major activity under the Singapore Season in China 2007 umbrella, the Singapore Film Festival will present six Made-by-Singapore films by directors including Royston Tan, Jack Neo, Djinn Ong and Kelvin Tong. Neo’s I Not Stupid Too will … [Read more...] about Singaporean and Chinese media industries strengthen ties
India’s Year of Broadband ‘unlikely’ to reach target
The Indian government declared 2007 the "Year of Broadband," setting a goal of 20 million broadband users in 2010, but is unlikely to reach that total, according to market researcher eMarketer. In its India Online Overview report, eMarketer expects India to reach 10.5 million broadband households by 2011. eMarketer estimates 25.5 million Indians used the Internet at least once a month in 2006 and it predicts India's online population will rise to 33.2 million in 2007 and 71.6 million by 2011. … [Read more...] about India’s Year of Broadband ‘unlikely’ to reach target