Singapore – MediaCorp is launching a $5 million Content Innovation Fund (CIF) to search for the best creative entertainment ideas and concepts across all its media platforms. The three-year Fund will provide seed money to support the initial development stages for the selected projects which could be for any of MediaCorp’s range of media platforms spanning television, radio, print, movies and digital new media. Mr Chang Long Jong, Deputy CEO, Television, MediaCorp says: “With … [Read more...] about MediaCorp launches $5 million Content Innovation Fund
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Money drops into Asia
Singapore – MediaCorp will debut the local version of the hit game show Money Drop on Singapore's National Day. The game show will launch on Channel 5 on 9 August and will run in a weekly prime time slot over 13 weeks. The deal represents the first commission in Asia for The Money Drop, which was created and launched by Endemol UK last year and has so far been sold in 27 countries including the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Israel, Russia, Spain and the Netherlands. Arjen van … [Read more...] about Money drops into Asia
China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
London - Content Television (formerly known as Fireworks International) has concluded a deal with China Stories Inc. securing the worldwide distribution rights to the brand new factual series World Heritage of China. Produced by China Central Television (CCTV), the Government Network Television organisation, Oriental Media Co., Ltd. (China) and China Stories Inc (Japan), the HD documentary series highlights the diverse aspects of China. Filmed over the course of eight years with unprecedented … [Read more...] about China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
ARY Digital broadcasts 11 channels on AsiaSat 3S
Hong Kong – Pakistan’s ARY Digital Network has signed a new agreement for one 36 MHz C-band transponder with Asia Satellite Telecommunications on AsiaSat 3S to deliver a bouquet of up to 11 satellite channels across the Asia-Pacific region. ARY Digital Network's offerings on AsiaSat 3S include its flagship entertainment channel ARY Digital Asia, news channel ARY News, music channel ARY Musik, religious channel ARY Qtv, food channel ARY Zauq, contribution feeds of ARY Digital for the … [Read more...] about ARY Digital broadcasts 11 channels on AsiaSat 3S
‘CSI’ recognized as most-watched drama series
Monte-Carlo - The series that launched the world’s No. 1 television franchise, 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', was presented with the prestigious International Television Audience Award for a Drama TV Series at the 51st Monte Carlo TV Festival, marking the fourth time the series has been awarded this honor in the past six years. The International Audience Awards are presented jointly by the Monte-Carlo TV Festival and Eurodata TV Worldwide to reward programs which delivered the highest … [Read more...] about ‘CSI’ recognized as most-watched drama series
Viacom names content distribution VP for North and SE Asia
Singapore - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Jimmy Kim to the role of vice president of Content Distribution. Kim is based in Singapore and reports to Indra Suharjono, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, VIMN North & Southeast Asia. Kim will be responsible for optimizing sales and client services for the distribution of Viacom’s channels and content with all types of business partners across North and Southeast Asia. He will manage relationships with the … [Read more...] about Viacom names content distribution VP for North and SE Asia