Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“Astro”) has been chosen as the “Most Admired Enterprise’ for the Corporate Social Responsibility (Large Company) category at the 2013 ASEAN Business Awards (“ABA”). ABA was mooted and launched by ASEAN governments in 2007 to honour enterprises in the region that have made positive contribution in areas such as growth, employment, innovation and corporate social responsibility (“CSR”). The … [Read more...] about Astro wins CSR award
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LiTV celebrates Malaysia’s independence with original production
Kuala Lumpur – Life Inspired presents an original production, Tastemakers, this Merdeka, as a tribute to Malaysia’s 56th year since gaining Independence. In celebration of all things Malaysian, the show looks at 8 inspiring Malaysians and how they epitomize success in a 30-minute special feature. Joel Neoh The channel has brought in RHB Bank as the main sponsor for the long-form programme in conjunction with the Bank’s 100th anniversary celebration. In collaboration with … [Read more...] about LiTV celebrates Malaysia’s independence with original production
TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
Apart from staggering licence fees, content providers are also investing heavily in original Premier League productions and commentary, and in glorious HD. Jason Dasey​ sheds light on Astro’s BPL coverage. Jason Dasey Programming-wise, how is coverage different for the next three seasons compared with past seasons? For the next three seasons, Astro SuperSport takes a more senior role when it comes to English Premier League content on the Astro Sports Pack. In short, we have … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
9 Story distributes preschool series “Monkey See Monkey Do” globally
Toronto, Canada - 9 Story Enterprises, the international distribution arm of 9 Story Entertainment, has acquired the second season of 3D animated preschool series Monkey See Monkey Do (26 x 11’), which will include a new interactive web experience for pre-schoolers. The series is co-produced by Smartoonz (Israel) and Title Entertainment (Canada) and is currently in production for a second season with TVO. The first season (26 x 7’), which will also now be distributed by … [Read more...] about 9 Story distributes preschool series “Monkey See Monkey Do” globally
MIPCOM: Banijay International to launch “Mentor”
London - Banijay International is bringing a new entertainment format to MIPCOM. Mentor will have its world premiere in the biggest primetime slot on DR1, formerly home to Danish X-Factor, on August 30, 2013. Mentor is a live primetime eight-episode entertainment series, where the professional coaches risk being voted off. Mentor was developed by Danish musician and television personality Thomas Blachman in co-operation with Nordic production company … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Banijay International to launch “Mentor”
MTVAsia finds first MTV World Stage Insider
MTV World Stage Insider Matthew Zachary Liu (right) Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia - MTV Asia has announced the appointment of the first MTV World Stage Insider, before a selected group of online media and bloggers and across MTV Asia’s social media channels. Liu will commence on August 30 and end on September 9, 2013.The hunt for MTV World Stage Insider was launched on August 1. 2013, for 20 days, through MTV Asia’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram … [Read more...] about MTVAsia finds first MTV World Stage Insider