Sydney - Beyond Distribution has been appointed worldwide distributor of two new 13 x 30” culinary docu-drama series, Chef School and Fink. Both will be launched at MIPTV held 7-11 April in Cannes. Produced by Red Apple Entertainment, Chef School follows a group of new cooking students through a two-year program, constantly evaluated by industry professionals at The Stratford Chefs School in the behind-the-scenes series which is a kitchen boot camp and school. Fink follows a culinary arts … [Read more...] about Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
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AFA success no secret for Lee’s Secret Sunshine
Hong Kong – Korean film Secret Sunshine by Lee Chang Dong swept the top kudos for the Asian Film Awards including Best Director and Actress, as well as ousted blockbusters Lee Ang’s Lust, Caution and Peter Chan’s The Warlords to take home Best Film at the second edition of the kudos event. The AFA, held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, was the gala curtain raiser for the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008. Director Lee Chang Dong expressed his … [Read more...] about AFA success no secret for Lee’s Secret Sunshine
Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
Hong Kong – The Asian Film Awards (AFA) will raise the curtain for the month-long Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008 with a dash of glamour. To be held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the kudos event in its second year, will be graced by regional celebrities, artistes and filmmakers including Joan Chen, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Vivian Hsu, Jet Li, Song Hye Gyo, Stephanie Sun, Tsai Ming Liang, Asano Tadanobu, Nakatani Miki Yamada Yoji and Shawn Yue. Organized by the … [Read more...] about Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures will release romance classic Behind the Yellow Line in Blu-ray format from April 2008, as the first Shaw Brothers title launched in HD home entertainment format. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution & TV networks of Celestial Pictures said, “We are planning to release more Shaw Brothers classics in Blu-ray format to deliver the most advanced viewing experience to consumers as demand for high-definition content rises. We are also looking to … [Read more...] about Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
KidsCo to make Asia debut
London - KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal, DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment will launch on the Philippines’ SkyCable, South Korea’s Hana TV, Singapore’s mio TV and Palau’s PNCC on March 20, 2008. The Philippines’ Cable Boss has also been signed as KidsCo’s distributor in the market. Raymund Miranda, NBCU’s managing director, global networks, Asia Pacific, said, “KidsCo represents a unique opportunity for platforms to continue … [Read more...] about KidsCo to make Asia debut