Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
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Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures will release romance classic Behind the Yellow Line in Blu-ray format from April 2008, as the first Shaw Brothers title launched in HD home entertainment format. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution & TV networks of Celestial Pictures said, “We are planning to release more Shaw Brothers classics in Blu-ray format to deliver the most advanced viewing experience to consumers as demand for high-definition content rises. We are also looking to … [Read more...] about Celestial gets Behind the Yellow Line as maiden Blu-ray HD release
MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1
Singapore – MediaCorp is set to provide extensive coverage of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Races, including the inaugural 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix over multiple media platforms including TV, radio and print. MediaCorp’s range of F1 offerings rolled out from March 14, 2008, and will culminate in the live telecast of the Singapore races held from September 26–28, 2008, on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, the official free-to-air broadcaster in Singapore. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1
AMAZIA pacts with Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
Paris – AMAZIA, the inaugural Asia trade exhibition, conference and networking event specializing in creation and distribution of TV, music and gaming content across all delivery platforms, has signed a promotional partnership with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). Organized by Reed MIDEM, AMAZIA will be held November 17-20, 2008, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. ABU facilitates development of broadcasting in Asia-Pacific and organizes co-operative activities for … [Read more...] about AMAZIA pacts with Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
StarHub ups cricket offerings, adds MNC – The Indonesian Channel
Singapore – Cable operator StarHub will offer STAR Cricket, a 24-hour channel showcasing international cricket action to replace StarHub’s existing Cricket Channel. Cricket Extra, a channel for simulcast cricket matches, is also being added to StarHub Digital Cable’s Cricket Group which also includes Neo Sports. Both new channels are available from March 17, 2008. Packaged by ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), STAR Cricket was launched in India in June 2007 and aired the International … [Read more...] about StarHub ups cricket offerings, adds MNC – The Indonesian Channel
Portman Film & Television to offer Criminal Justice
London – Portman Film & Television, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG) will offer new BBC drama series Criminal Justice to international broadcasters at MIPTV. Criminal Justice (5 x 1hr) is psychological thriller starring Ben Whishaw, Con O’Neill and Pete Postlethwaite. The series follows the protagonist’s tryst-turned-murder encounter and the struggle against the conspiracy to incriminate him. Criminal Justice is a BBC in-house production for BBC1, directed by Otto … [Read more...] about Portman Film & Television to offer Criminal Justice