Makila, a Montreal-based production coop, launches Docunexion: Quebec-France 2015-2016 in collaboration with the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) and Sunny Side of the Doc to strengthen the cooperation, the co-creation and the co-production of documentary interactive projects between Quebec and France. This cultural exchange aims to foster and expand the already existing ties between the two territories through workshops, case studies and opportunities that allow producers of … [Read more...] about Docunexion : Quebec-France 2015-2016
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Mezzo Live HD’ launches in Singapore
Hong Kong - The premier channel for classical music, opera, ballet and jazz joins SingtelTV’s line-up of channels and looks to wow Singapore audiences. Parent company Lagardère Active and Asia representative Lightning International announced a new major carriage agreement which was concluded at the recent Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit. The deal will see Mezzo Live HD become accessible in the Family Starter Pack to all SingtelTV subscribers. This marks the first agreement for … [Read more...] about Mezzo Live HD’ launches in Singapore
CJ E&M launches new beauty show
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced that its Digital Studio introduces new beauty infotainment show Hyoyeon’s One Million Likes featuring Hyoyeon from one of the most popular K-Pop idols Girls’ Generation. Hyoyeon will star as a host and the herald of K-beauty to share her unique lifestyle on SNS. In each episode, Hyoyeon challenges to get one million likes on her SNS with the most popular Korean trends on beauty, fashion, food and exercises. For the first episode, Hyoyeon … [Read more...] about CJ E&M launches new beauty show
Three industry leaders join SMF Advisory Board
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) welcomed three new members to the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) Advisory Board. They are: Irene Ang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FLY Entertainment Clara Cheo, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Village Ryan Lim, Principal Consultant and Founding Partner of QED Consulting The SMF is one of the region’s premier film and TV events. It comprises the Singapore International Film Festival, Asian TV Forum & Market (ATF), … [Read more...] about Three industry leaders join SMF Advisory Board
Twitter opens office in Singapore
Singapore –Twitter announced that the company has officially opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore and will be adding more than 100 jobs over the next few years to meet the growing demand from its users, partners and advertisers across the Asia-Pacific region. Since opening in a serviced office in the fall of 2013, the Singapore-based team has grown to 80 staff members in less than two years and moved to a new office space to accommodate the company’s plans to more than … [Read more...] about Twitter opens office in Singapore
People are more concerned about world events now
Hong Kong/London − BBC World News announced the findings of a new global survey into changing attitudes towards international affairs. The global study showed that an average 69% of people are more concerned about world events now than they have ever been before. In Hong Kong, this figure rose slightly to 73%, with more than two thirds (67%) of those polled in the territory agreeing that news stories from other parts of the world are more relevant to them now than ever before. … [Read more...] about People are more concerned about world events now