CANNES – The very first satellite of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Satellite-1, successfully took off from Cape Canaveral launch site on-board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, after leaving the Thales Alenia Space Cannes site. It is a very historical and exciting moment for the entire nation of Bangladesh to watch its very first satellite taking off for Space successfully. This telecommunications and Broadcasting satellite is targeted to narrow the digital divide, as it will take broadcasting … [Read more...] about First Bangladesh Satellite successfully launched
Astro Shaw partners with HBO Asia and FINAS
CANNES – Astro Shaw, with partners HBO Asia and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) announced that works are underway for the upcoming film adaptation of Tan Twan Eng’s The Garden of Evening Mists. The novel was shortlisted for the 2012 Man Booker Prize, and also won the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize and the 2013 Walter Scott Prize. This feature film adaptation will see an international production team from Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and India working to bring … [Read more...] about Astro Shaw partners with HBO Asia and FINAS
NET Indonesia Opts for Octopus
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – NET, one of Indonesia's leading television channels, has invested in a latest-generation Octopus 8.1 newsroom computer system. This replaces a third-party system which was leased on a subscription basis. The project was unusually challenging as it had to be completed within a time window of just two weeks before the existing NRCS subscription expired. Octopus Newsroom's European and Asian teams joined forces and rose to the challenge. Installation and configuration of … [Read more...] about NET Indonesia Opts for Octopus
FilmLight launches worldwide colour masterclass tour
LONDON – DoPs and the wider production and post industry understand the opportunities and challenges that HDR and new delivery formats bring, FilmLight is taking intensive and specialist masterclasses on a world tour. Dates are already set for London, Mumbai, Hollywood and Seoul, with more to be added. In this one-day masterclass, which is free for registered participants, an experienced member of the FilmLight team will guide the group through some key factors that are changing production … [Read more...] about FilmLight launches worldwide colour masterclass tour
Cyber Group Studios USA launches new operations
LOS ANGELES, PARIS – Cyber Group Studios USA, a subsidiary of Paris-based Cyber Group Studios, a leading animated entertainment company, announced today the launch of two new operations for its Los Angeles office. Jessica Hogan was named Manager of Direct-to-Consumer. She will oversee the company’s business with platforms reaching consumers directly with video-on-demand content and print-on-demand consumer products as well as a new, branded OTT platform for kids. Ira Singerman has also … [Read more...] about Cyber Group Studios USA launches new operations
Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling named Ambassador of ONE Championship
SINGAPORE – The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE), has announced that it has appointed Joseph Schooling as exclusive Ambassador of ONE Championship, supporting his favorite ONE Championship athletes on social media or in person when his schedule permits. Lucky fans may also get the chance to see Joseph in person. Joseph Schooling is a 22-year-old world champion swimmer, born and raised in Singapore and is a third-generation Singaporean. In … [Read more...] about Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Schooling named Ambassador of ONE Championship