Cannes – Nominations for the 40th International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at MIPCOM. There are 38 nominees in 9 categories. Winners will receive their awards at the 40th International Emmy Awards Gala on November 19 in New York City. Some of the nominees from Asia are Singapore-based The Group Entertainment’s The Kitchen Musical for Best Drama Series; Singapore’ Imagine Group Pte Ltd and The Group … [Read more...] about Nominees for International Emmys announced
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Malaysia, Singapore shake hands on content partnerships
Malaysia and Singapore are combining their efforts and resources to penetrate the global entertainment and media industry. For the first time in history, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) joined forces to co-host and co-organise a Malaysia-Singapore Cocktail Reception at MIPCOM. The event has over 70 Malaysian and Singaporean company delegates hosting international guests, comprising of the most prominent broadcasters, … [Read more...] about Malaysia, Singapore shake hands on content partnerships
Malaysia announces US$30M worth of deals
Cannes – On the first day of MIPCOM 2012, His Excellency Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin Siaraf, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture announced 12 deals worth US$30 million during the Creative Malaysia Networking Reception. In an interview with TV ASIA Plus during the event, H.E. Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin said this is a milestone to move forward and further promote the creative content industry in Malaysia. He added: “This year is the … [Read more...] about Malaysia announces US$30M worth of deals
Nancy Dubuc speaks at her first MIP
Cannes – A+E Network’s newly appointed President of Entertainment and Media, Nancy Dubuc, made her MIPCOM debut on Oct 7, a day before the market opened. During the company’s annual MIPCOM cocktail reception, she told the crowd that A+E Networks values the creative process above all else. “At A+E Networks, we are all about people, programming and partnerships. I think that we are a very unique organisation in the way that we support our people and in the way that we … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc speaks at her first MIP
More carriage deals for Food Network Asia
Cannes – SCRIPPS-owned Food Network Asia has announced new carriage deals across Asia, increasing the number of territories launched in to six. The announcement was made by Hud Woodle, General Manager, Food Network Asia, at a press dinner reception organised by SCRIPPS at MIPCOM 2012. The following are the three carriages announced. Malaysia Already on Astro’s B.Yond HD in Malaysia, Food Network Asia, which was previously a 12-hour branded block (9am – 9pm), made the switch to … [Read more...] about More carriage deals for Food Network Asia
Cartoon Network and MIPJunior turn 20!
It was in a tent lined with black and white balloons (Cartoon Network colours) that a delectable seaside lunch was served to all who came to witness two giants in the kids programming world commemorate their 20th anniversaries. MIPJunior, the arm of MIPCOM that has gathered and nurtured talent and decision makers in the children’s programming field has been at it for 20 years now; as is Cartoon Network, who celebrates two decades of entertaining kids. At the Turner Networking Lunch held at … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network and MIPJunior turn 20!
