IN the field of international television co-productions, East-West collaborations in Asia have never been more numerous- or proving more popular with viewers.And that trend will continue to accelerate, according to executives on both sides of the globe. Among the catalysts are sheer financial need; the growing appetite of audiences in the West for Asian stories and themes; substantial support from government agencies such as Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA), Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about East-West partnerships blooming in
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New product highlights at ATF
VOICES2 hour movie, the saga of recently widowed Ellie (Amy Acker, of Angel and Alias fame), who is just beginning to put the death of her husband behind her when tragedy strikes again. Struck down by a near fatal allergic reaction, Ellie awakes in hospital to find she has developed a remarkable gift: She can see and hear the dead. Initially terrified by the spirits that haunt her, Ellie tries to turn it to the advantage of those suffering, only to find herself playing detective in a complex … [Read more...] about New product highlights at ATF
Bringing history to life
OverviewAETN All Asia Networks is a joint venture between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited, a subsidiary of ASTRO All Asia Networks plc (ASTRO). Formed in April 2007, the international media company was established to launch and operate branded channels and services across South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) launched The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei and … [Read more...] about Bringing history to life
Asia Media Festival 2007 poised to eclipse 2006
KICKING off Nov. 14 in Singapore, the Asia Media Festival (AMF) 2007, hosted by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and organized by Reed Exhibitions in collaboration with industry partners, promises to be better attended and even more comprehensive than last year.Positioned as the region’s premier business platform for the media industry, the three week-long festival encompasses the entire value chain of the media business, ranging from media financing, content creation, … [Read more...] about Asia Media Festival 2007 poised to eclipse 2006
Win-win partnerships for new media
Ross Pollack Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, Sony Pictures Television InternationalRoss Pollack is SPTI’s Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, a position he assumed in 2004. Based at SPTI’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, he heads SPTI’s Licensing group Asia-wide and is responsible for distribution of all Sony Pictures filmed entertainment, acquired product and SPTI-produced product content in the region. Prior to his promotion, Pollack was Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Win-win partnerships for new media
AXN – Evolution
“AXN is an international brand born in Asia,” explains Michael Grindon, President, Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI), which is responsible for all of SPE’s television, mobile and digital distribution businesses outside of the US.“We knew that action and adventure was popular in this region; we obviously wanted movies to be an important part of the mix, and we also wanted to screen new series from the US and elsewhere. The anime component now has a channel of … [Read more...] about AXN – Evolution