Cannes- KBS and NHK are co-producing Asian Corridor in Heaven, an HD documentary on Caravan Road, the ancient trade route. The deal was formalized at MIPTV; production of the 6 X 60min series is expected to be completed by this autumn. The documentary will follow Caravan Road as a trade route for Chinese tea and Tibetan horses, and as an intersection of culture, religion, language and people which is protected by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site. The 5,000km route begins in Sichuan and … [Read more...] about KBS and NHK co-produce HD doc Asian Corridor in Heaven
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Southern Star and Malaysia’s Creative License sign co-production and distribution deal worth US$10 million
Cannes– The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) led 30 Malaysian companies to MIPTV and helped Creative Licence Sdn. Bhd. secure a co-production and worldwide distribution deal for its 2D animation series (52 x 11 min), Hairy Legs, with Australia’s Southern Star Entertainment Pty Ltd. Creative Licence’s agreement with the sixth largest international distributor of English language programmes outside US is valued at US$10 million with production to take place in … [Read more...] about Southern Star and Malaysia’s Creative License sign co-production and distribution deal worth US$10 million
‘Fully converged’ show to hit Hong Kong Nov 2008
Cannes– Described as ‘ironically historic’ by Reed Midem CEO Paul Zilk, a new incarnation of MIP Asia is to launch November 2008 in Hong Kong.Called ‘Amazia’, it is billed as ‘the first pan-Asian, business-to-business exhibition and conference devoted to the creation and distribution of international entertainment content across all delivery platforms.’While begging the question why Reed Midem would organize such an event in Hong Kong, at a similar time … [Read more...] about ‘Fully converged’ show to hit Hong Kong Nov 2008
AETN and Astro collaborate to launch AETN All Asia Networks
New York/Kuala Lumpur/Singapore- A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Networks PLC’s (ASTRO) subsidiary ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Ltd., have formed a joint venture, AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd., to launch and operate branded channels and services across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. AETN All Asia Networks’ headquarters will be in Singapore with operations also in Kuala Lumpur.The venture will launch The History Channel and Crime & … [Read more...] about AETN and Astro collaborate to launch AETN All Asia Networks
Nine Chinese digital TV channels cautioned
Beijing-- Chinese authorities have warned nine digital pay TV channels they face fines or closure unless they cease broadcasting commercials, films and dramas in violation of their permit conditions. The Tourism Channel, run by Guangdong Southern Media Group (GSMG), had failed to meet the minimum 90% requirement for its program content and had aired advertisements in breach of its license, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). "This practice has severely … [Read more...] about Nine Chinese digital TV channels cautioned
Outlook positive but growth modest for IPTV in the region
Hong Kong - The perspective on IPTV's future in Asia remains positive, but growth will be modest under the entrenched cable and satellite competition. So says Ovum Analyst Kevin Lee, describing IPTV in Asia Pacific as "still in its infancy, as compared with the booming development in Europe." "As witnessed from its presence in eleven Asian countries, scales of IPTV roll-out remain relatively small. With the exception of Hong Kong being the most successful deployment to date, uptake is still … [Read more...] about Outlook positive but growth modest for IPTV in the region
