Singapore – MediaCorp is putting into effect a few key management and structural changes from today. This streamlining is to better align itself to changing business needs and affects mainly the company's media operations. The network programming and promotions of Channels 5, 8, U, okto, Suria and Vasantham will now come under Lim Suat Jien in her new role as Managing Director, Television. She will be assisted by Khiew Voon Kwang, Deputy Managing … [Read more...] about Key changes at MediaCorp
Country Focus
A nation’s comeback
Tokyo – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) recently presented the finished films for their Rebuilding Japan initiative at a special international media screening event in Tokyo, attended by the local filmmakers and personalities involved in the project. The series tells inspirational stories on the country’s recovery efforts captured from a Japanese point of view. From tradition to technology and manufacturing to motorsports, Rebuilding Japan features six half-hour episodes woven … [Read more...] about A nation’s comeback
Nominations Night in Asia
The Rose d’Or Festival recently made its Nominees announcement in Asia for the first time. Held in Kuala Lumpur, 36 programmes were shortlisted to compete for the coveted Golden Rose awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, from 6 to 10 May. The 400 programmes submitted to compete this year came from more 40 territories including Australia, Germany, UK, the Netherlands, Israel, Canada, Spain, South Korea and the US. A 50-member jury chose the nominated programmes for their quality and creativity. … [Read more...] about Nominations Night in Asia
Amazone wonders
Bangkok - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced plans to launch the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, to be located in Bang Saray, near Pattaya, on the East coast of Thailand. Named “Cartoon Network Amazone”, the theme park is scheduled to open in 2013. It is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest while infusing popular animated series and cartoon heroes including Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball. The … [Read more...] about Amazone wonders
Cordell Jigsaw and Zapruder’s Other Films merge
Cordell Jigsaw founders Michael Cordell and Nick Murray, and Zapruder’s Other Films owner Andrew Denton, announced on 27 February that they would merge their companies. The merged operation Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ) will become the biggest privately owned production company in Australia. The combined group currently has 10 shows in production for the ABC, Foxtel, Nine, SBS, and Ten. Combined, Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder produces some of the most successful shows on Australian TV. … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw and Zapruder’s Other Films merge
Celestial Movies goes HD
Hong Kong – (CTE) is launching two HD channels – Celestial Movies HD (CM HD) and KIX HD, in Malaysia on DTH platform Astro, on March 1. Malaysia becomes the first market in the region to carry CM HD, and the second market for KIX HD following the channel’s Singapore launch in November 2011. Celestial Movies HD offers first run and exclusive Chinese and Asian films as well as all-time favorites. KIX HD features five distinct programming pillars: fight events, action series, … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies goes HD
