Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) today announced several content licensing deals for VOD rights with multiple online platforms in China, including iQIYI, Sohu, YOU On Demand and Youku. The deals encompass feature films and television content from the Lionsgate library, and will enable CTE to further penetrate China’s booming 2 billion-plus RMB VOD market. CTE also noted that there is a growing need for copyrighted content in the intensely competitive Chinese … [Read more...] about CTE reaches VOD deals
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All’s Sweet in Southeast Asia
New Zealand production company The Sweet Shop has extended its services into Bangkok, Thailand, appointing Claire Davidson to lead the company in the South East Asian markets, which include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore. Most recently, Davidson was Executive Producer at Sudest Productions in Vietnam. Davidson began her career at MTV before moving to television commercials. At McCann Worldgroup, she led the in-agency production company One Six Six, creating … [Read more...] about All’s Sweet in Southeast Asia
The Firm’s secrets
Singapore – AXN has rolled out “Unlock Mitch McDeere”, a digital feature game, which provides users an opportunity to watch the first five minutes of new original series The Firm online. “Unlock Mitch McDeere” is an interactive platform exploring aspects of the protagonist’s life. As users explore the items that represent different facets of his life, they discover that by matching correct combinations, they will unlock short video montages that relate to an … [Read more...] about The Firm’s secrets
Turner takes new Creative Direction
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. has appointed Glenn Bartlett as Creative Director, to lead the company’s on-air and off-air creative direction. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to Lucien Harrington, Vice President of Branding and Communications, Bartlett is responsible for managing the creative strategy for Turner’s entertainment portfolio including Cartoon Network, POGO and Boomerang, while supporting the development of key kids’ franchises such … [Read more...] about Turner takes new Creative Direction
New perspective on news
Singapore – International news channel France 24 launches on Singtel’s mio TV today. The round the clock network offers programmes in English (Channel 41) and French (Channel 40), providing a French perspective on world news as well as in-depth analysis on pressing issues. Brice Bertrand, Distribution Director Asia Pacific, tells TV ASIA Plus that Singapore is an important market and France 24 aims to achieve 5,000 subscriptions in the first year. He adds that that there are plans to … [Read more...] about New perspective on news
Digital dreams
Singapore – MediaCorp VizPro International and Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) are jointly organizing the Asia Pacific ICT Summit 2012 (APICTS 2012) with the theme, “Success with Digital Engagement”. The event, held over two days at Marina Bay Sands from 13 to 14 March, will focus on major digital opportunities and challenges that are faced by both marketing and ICT specialists in the Asia Pacific region. Renowned regional speakers and key leaders from digital … [Read more...] about Digital dreams