HONG KONG – At 93, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is the world’s oldest leader. Dubbed the father of modern Malaysia, he is the country’s longest serving prime minister, serving his first term for 22 years from 1981 to 2003. In May, he made a stunning return to political power, coming out of retirement to save his corruption plagued country. It forced the first change of government since Malaysia’s independence from British rule more than 60 years ago. This … [Read more...] about August edition of CNN’s “Talk Asia” features Mahathir Mohamad
“MindPalace” enters the Venice International Film Festival’s VR competition
LUDWIGSBURG – With its world premiere, MindPalace will be the first virtual reality short film of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg to be shown in a competition of the Venice International Film Festival. The film created by Animationsinstitut students Carl Krause, Dominik Stockhausen, Nikolai Maderthoner and Malte Stehr, will be presented in the selection of the Venice Virtual Reality competition of the 75th edition of the Biennale Cinema. "The MindPalace project is a … [Read more...] about “MindPalace” enters the Venice International Film Festival’s VR competition
Reuters puts utility at heart of latest news app
HONG KONG – Reuters, the world’s largest international multimedia news provider, has unveiled a personalised news app designed to help business professionals make better decisions. The new Reuters news app – currently available on iOS devices – has been built to provide users with an indispensable ‘news utility.’ The design puts an emphasis on topic-based feeds, providing fast, accurate and relevant information that will quickly inform business professionals’ judgement … [Read more...] about Reuters puts utility at heart of latest news app
Tiffen supports French Film School masterclass
LONDON – Tiffen has provided support for the recent Dean Cundey Masterclass, a week-long event organised by the ISPRA French Film School in Toulouse, France, and set up in the Toulouse studios of France 3 Television. Tiffen International’s filter guru Eren Ibrahim was on hand to advise and discuss filters usage throughout the event in conjunction with Dean Cundey, and also offer one on one discussions with the students. Ibrahim is based at Tiffen International’s offices at Pinewood … [Read more...] about Tiffen supports French Film School masterclass
AI solutions to improve the world at Code::XtremeApps::2018
SINGAPORE – Participants rose to the challenge of developing innovative solutions to address today’s most challenging issues such as fake news and terrorism, at the 12th edition of the annual hackathon Code::XtremeApps::. The hackathon’s theme, “Changing our world with AI”, challenged the participants to develop artificial intelligence solutions that can improve lives and the environment. Singapore’s longest-running hackathon saw 332 participants form 122 teams to develop solutions … [Read more...] about AI solutions to improve the world at Code::XtremeApps::2018
Movistar+ original “The Pier” to make world premiere at MIPCOM
PARIS – The Pier, Movistar+'s new original series from creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato of previous hit show Money Heist (La casa de Papel) will have its World Premiere TV Screening at MIPCOM 2018. The world's entertainment content market MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 15-18 October. The Pier will premiere at the Palais des Festivals on Tuesday 16 October at 6:30pm. The eight-hour Movistar+/Telefonica original series in collaboration with … [Read more...] about Movistar+ original “The Pier” to make world premiere at MIPCOM