London- New comedy science animation show It’s Not Rocket Science has been developed using solutions and tools from The Foundry. The series seeks to address current issues and misunderstood science topics, from vaccinations to climate change. Mischief, a pen-based sketching application was used for all the concept drawing, storyboarding, mind mapping and music planning, while FLIX, The Foundry’s visual story development tool was used to create the storyboard build. MODO, the 3D … [Read more...] about The Foundry solutions and tools
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Eutelsat 9B satellite to take off
Paris- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced that the EUTELSAT 9B satellite is on track for launch by an ILS Proton rocket on 28 January. Lift-off of the five-ton satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space is scheduled at 04:19 am Baikonour time (January 27 - 22.19 GMT, 23.19 CET). The first of three Eutelsat satellites to launch in 2016, EUTELSAT 9B will be followed into space by EUTELSAT 65 West A and EUTELSAT 117 West B. EUTELSAT 9B is a high-capacity Ku-band satellite … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 9B satellite to take off
Viacom promotes Sharma to SVP
Singapore- Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the that Paras Sharma has been promoted to Senior Vice President of MTV & Comedy Central Brands and Digital Media, Asia, with immediate effect. Based in Singapore, Sharma will continue to report to Mark Whitehead, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Asia. In his new role, Sharma will maintain his existing portfolio and take on the additional responsibility to explore the launch of new adult brands in Asia. … [Read more...] about Viacom promotes Sharma to SVP
Netflix partners StarHub
Singapore– StarHub and Netflix announced a partnership that will bring Netflix to StarHub’s Fibre TV customers through their set-top boxes by early second quarter of 2016. StarHub will too join the Netflix Open Connect programme, providing the highest-quality experience for its customers. StarHub Broadband, Mobile and TV customers will also be able to pay for their Netflix subscriptions via their StarHub bills. Netflix subscriptions offered in Singapore are priced according to … [Read more...] about Netflix partners StarHub
Film challenge
London, UK– BVE 2016 launches its first ever 14 Second Film Challenge, bringing leading commissioners and producers together with the rising stars in filmmaking. Commencing 13 January till 7 February 2016, the competition searches for visually exciting, bold, one-of-a-kind 14 second films submitted on Instagram. The winner will benefit from £1000 worth of vouchers towards Raindance’s industry-leading courses, plus a £500 cash prize from BVE towards a film project, and an … [Read more...] about Film challenge
Celestial Tiger launches Miao Mi
Hong Kong– Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) and PT MNC Sky Vision (MSKY) have announced the launch of Asian kids channel Miao Mi. MSKY will carry the channel exclusively on Indovision’s Galaxy, Super Galaxy and Venus packs, as well as on Okevision’s basic pack. The first pan-regional Mandarin kids channel, Miao Mi is created specifically to entertain and educate preschool children regardless of their language backgrounds. The channel launched as a linear channel on … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger launches Miao Mi