Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has entered into a co-development deal with one of Japan’s largest broadcasters, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to create new formats for international distribution. As part of this deal, Zodiak Rights and its internal Creativity and Innovation Unit will join forces with ABC to co-create, co-develop and co-produce unscripted new entertainment formats. Successful formats will go to pilot for premiere on Asahi Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures co-development deal with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan
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Over 1.2 million flat panel television sets sold in Malaysia in the last 12 months: GfK Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysians are buying more television sets and a gradually growing proportion are buying those that come enhanced with LED backlit or Internet connectivity features, or a combination of both, according to GfK Malaysia. Retail audit findings by the global leading market research company revealed these emerging trends in the fast growing USD629 million Malaysian TV market, which registered 50 percent in volume and 17 percent in value growth in the last 12 months. LED TVs are rising … [Read more...] about Over 1.2 million flat panel television sets sold in Malaysia in the last 12 months: GfK Malaysia
S$20 million to boost Singapore’s media sector productivity growth
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) aims to raise the Value Added per worker from the current S$98,500 to S$119,700 by end 2013 through a S$20 million funding boost into the industry. Over the next five years, the S$20 million will be administered under the existing MDA Grant Schemes, with S$15 million going into one of its five schemes, ‘Talent Assistance’ to upgrade skills; and S$5 million going into another scheme, ‘Enterprise Assistance’, … [Read more...] about S$20 million to boost Singapore’s media sector productivity growth
Nielsen to expand TV Brand Effect to Asia
New York - Nielsen, a leading provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, has announced the availability of Nielsen TV Brand Effect in Europe and Asia. The solution allows advertisers to monitor consumer response in real time by delivering metrics on a TV ad’s breakthrough, or resonance, enabling in-flight or post-campaign optimisation. Nielsen TV Brand Effect is available now in China and Germany, with additional market launches slated for later in … [Read more...] about Nielsen to expand TV Brand Effect to Asia
Outdoor Channel HD to launch in Malaysia on Hypp-TV
Singapore – Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has announced that that Outdoor Channel, the World Leader In Outdoor Entertainment, has launched in high definition (HD) on the TMNet IPTV platform – HyppTV in Malaysia. Outdoor Channel HD will join HyppTV’s growing line-up of HD channels in both a-la-carte and package form. This latest carriage agreement has increased the number of countries across Asia in which Outdoor Channel has launched to 11 and further reinforced Outdoor Channel … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel HD to launch in Malaysia on Hypp-TV
Filming set to commence for The Wedding Diary II
Singapore – Clover Films, GSC Movies, Mega Cineplex, Asia Tropical Films, Universe Entertainment and STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) have announced their latest collaboration to produce The Wedding Diary II, the sequel to The Wedding Diary, which was a box office hit when it was released in Singapore and Malaysia in February earlier this year. The Wedding Diary II will reunite the original stellar cast including Malaysian singer-actor-director Aniu, Hong Kong star Elanne Kwong, actress Kara Hui, … [Read more...] about Filming set to commence for The Wedding Diary II
