Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Minister of Communications and Multimedia, the Honorable Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, will be present at MIPCOM, to support Malaysia’s talents and to promote the country’s world-class technology and content. This MIPCOM, the Malaysian delegation comprises a record number of over 50 companies from all content platforms, bringing all new Malaysian-made leading- edge content with a focus on technology and new media. Honorable … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia to announce over US$40 million worth of deals
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Global Agency’s Head of Acquisitions exits
Global Agency's Head of Acquisitions, Andrew Sime, will leave the company at the end of September 2013 to pursue other opportunities. Based in Amsterdam, Sime has been with Global Agency since 2009, when he joined from Sony Pictures Television. Prior to that, he worked at Endemol International. Global Agency's international acquisitions will now be handled by Acquisitions Manager Umay Ayaz. Global Agency is the world's fastest-growing distributor, and possesses one of the industry's most … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s Head of Acquisitions exits
Voice cast of “Thunderbirds Are Go!” unveiled
Wellington, New Zealand – ITV Studios and New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures have revealed the voice cast for Thunderbirds Are Go! Fifty years after its television debut, the series is back in production featuring a talented cast led by Rosamund Pike (The World’s End, Gone Girl) as Lady Penelope and David Graham (Thunderbirds 1965) reprising his role as chauffeur and International Rescue agent Parker. Pukeko Pictures Unstoppable inventor Brains will be voiced by … [Read more...] about Voice cast of “Thunderbirds Are Go!” unveiled
MIPCOM 2013 announces star presence
Paris – MIPCOM will be rolling out the red carpet for a star-studded host of actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities at its Opening Night party. The World Premiere TV Screening will open MIPCOM’s first night with The Tunnel, the thrilling new ten-part crime drama commissioned by Sky Atlantic HD and CANAL+, distributed worldwide by Shine International and co-produced by Kudos. This will be followed by a Q&A on the Grand Auditorium stage … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 announces star presence
“Triumph in the Skies II” wins big at StarHub TVB Awards 2013
Singapore – The StarHub TVB Awards 2013 saw the industry’s biggest names gather at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Theatre to honour the best in TVB programming. Broadcast LIVE on E City for the first time, the Awards saw a total of 31 trophies presented across 20 categories. The biggest winner of the night was Triumph in the Skies II, with four wins. Myolie Wu and Julian Cheung won the My Favourite TVB Male and Female TV Character awards for their roles … [Read more...] about “Triumph in the Skies II” wins big at StarHub TVB Awards 2013
Interview with Michael Hirst, creator of “Vikings”
This interview is contributed by A+E Networks Asia. Raiders from Vikings Q: So how did the idea for the new drama series Vikings come about and why the Vikings in particular? A: I have been interested in the Vikings for a long time. I mean every boy is interested in the Vikings anyway. And after I wrote Elizabeth, I wrote a movie about an English king called Alfred the Great, and he fought against the Vikings. I became really, really interested in their culture and their gods. Nothing happened … [Read more...] about Interview with Michael Hirst, creator of “Vikings”