Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) and Singapore-based production house Imagine OmniMedia are the latest to jump on the football talent search format bandwagon in the region with a deal inked to collaborate on developing, producing and broadcasting a global talent search reality football entertainment series in Asia. Currently titled Sport*Star Football, ESS and Imagine OmniMedia’s upcoming series is the fourth such show, following FOX8 channel’s newly announced Football … [Read more...] about ESS and Imagine OmniMedia jump on soccer format bandwagon
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Richard Woo joins AAAN as director, new media and affiliate sales
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) has appointed Richard Woo as director of new media and affiliate sales. Based in AAAN’s regional office in Singapore, Woo reports to Louis Boswell, general manager, AAAN, and is responsible for distribution of AAAN channel brands including The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He will also drive sales for the company’s digital media assets, including websites, mobile, broadband … [Read more...] about Richard Woo joins AAAN as director, new media and affiliate sales
Viacom 18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
Bangkok/Singapore/Hong Kong – Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, a JV between Viacom and Network18 will launch Colors, a Hindi general entertainment channel in India from July 2008. The channel will leverage Viacom’s expertise in content creation and building entertainment brands with Network18’s experience in media businesses in India across various platforms. To be led by Rajesh Kamat, chief executive officer – Colors, the new channel promises to offer an “entire spectrum … [Read more...] about Viacom 18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
National Geographic Channel celebrates decade in Asia
Singapore - National Geographic Channel (NGC) is marking its 10th anniversary in Asia with a regional marketing campaign that includes an inaugural online poll for 30 of the channel's most popular programming from April 30-May 20, 2008. Open to viewers from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, a special video portal has been created at www.ngcasia.com/top30 to offer 50 video clips of the highest-rated NGC documentaries. Grouped in 6 sub-genres, the 30 … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel celebrates decade in Asia
Singapore to host 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival
Los Angeles - 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival, the world's first fully 3D-based film and entertainment technology festival will be held November 19 - 23, 2008 in Singapore. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will host the festival, with 3D Partners Ltd's Jim Chabin serving as 3DX executive producer of the five-day event. The festival is also supported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB). 3DX targets to provide an international platform and convergence point for … [Read more...] about Singapore to host 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival
Movie pirate jailed by Chinese authorities
Hong Kong/Beijing - The Chinese government has sentenced a retailer of pirated movies to one year imprisonment and a RMB10,000 (US$1,430) fine in its first publicized conviction of pirates. The 40-year-old convict, Zhou Cheng, was arrested December 15, 2007 for alleged sale of pirated DVDs in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. The raid conducted by the Public Security Bureau saw 10,934 DVDs seized, of which 849 infringed titles from Motion Picture Association (MPA) member companies including … [Read more...] about Movie pirate jailed by Chinese authorities