London/Kuala Lumpur - ITV Choice is pleased to announce the launch of the channel’s critically acclaimed and much loved ‘best of British’ programmes on demand for the first time in Malaysia. ITV Choice specialises in British entertainment and drama. From June 1 2017, Astro’s customers will be able to watch the top picks from ITV Choice curated specially for the fan of British shows. With high production values and story telling the selection of ITV Choice will start with Poldark, the recent … [Read more...] about ITV Choice strengthen ties with Astro
VR co-production deal
Virtual Content Group (VCG) and VR-Educate announced the co-production of an interactive VR version of the famous Three Kingdoms novel. The experience will take the viewer right in the middle of one of the most epic tales in Chinese culture. Production will be a collaborative process between VCG's Paris office, who has previously been awarded by the International VR Society for their outstanding 3D 360 CGI skills, and VR-Educate's head office in Hong Kong. Lanny Huang, Founder and … [Read more...] about VR co-production deal
Vertical Networks and Snap Inc. greenlits production
Yes Theory will debut on Snapchat at the end of June. In the U.S., Endemol Shine and its North American subsidiaries are serving as creative consultants on the Show and working with Vertical Networks to take the format to linear television. Without Limits will launch this summer. The series follows 23 year-old Jeremiah Davis and friends, on nerve-racking journeys to capture footage from some of the world’s most thrilling and hard-to-reach-places. Yes Theory and Without … [Read more...] about Vertical Networks and Snap Inc. greenlits production
900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
Singapore – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), together with the support from corporate sponsors 1 , will provide 900 pre-qualified 2 low-income households the opportunity to sign up for home broadband and tablets, at no cost. The other low-income households can also enjoy subsidised home broadband with the option to own a tablet. As part of IMDA’s Digital Inclusion efforts to empower the vulnerable segments with access to technology, the new IM Bonding Learning Project … [Read more...] about 900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
Crime + Investigation commissions Woodcut Media
London - A+E Networks UK has commissioned Woodcut Media to produce a new documentary series, Jo Frost on Killer Kids, which will premiere on Crime + Investigation in the UK this autumn. The 4x60’ documentary series will explore the shocking subject of children who commit murder. Each episode explores a different topic including children who kill a family member, children who kill at school and children who kill other children. Presented by parenting expert Jo Frost, the series examines … [Read more...] about Crime + Investigation commissions Woodcut Media
Escapade cooks up deals for Food.Sail.Love
Sydney - Escapade Media has concluded multiple sales, including the US for their new multiplatform Lifestyle series Food.Sail.Love, 8 x 30’ 4K. The deal for US Pay TV Rights saw the creation of a 4K HDR10 series, graded and mastered by United Finishing Artists in Melbourne. The first ever created in Australia. Managing Director, Natalie Lawley commented, “We are thrilled to secure sales in these territories and delighted to be part oftechnological advancements, such as 4K … [Read more...] about Escapade cooks up deals for Food.Sail.Love