Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) and Sony Ericsson have launched the world’s first movie-inspired motion-sensing mobile game in conjunction with actor-director Stephen Chow’s latest effects-heavy drama-comedy CJ7. Featuring the alien pet from CJ7 as well as cartoon versions of the characters played by Stephen Chow and Xu Jiao, the mobile game translates motion into action on mobile screens without using the keypad on the handset. Players take on the … [Read more...] about SPTI and Sony Ericsson spin-off motion-sensing CJ7 mobile game
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FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has established FHE Australia, its own DVD label to manage its home entertainment content in Australia and New Zealand. Run by a local team, FHE Australia will work with distributor destra vision to distribute Neighbours, Satisfaction and the Jamie Oliver franchise, along with classic titles from Thames’ back catalogue, including Goodnight Sweetheart and Rumpole of the Bailey, throughout Australia. Although all of FME’s titles will be released through … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
Disney to up stake in UTV
Mumbai/Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte Ltd will raise its stake in UTV Software Communications Ltd to 32.1% on a fully diluted share capital basis, with new investments of US$200 million, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Disney’s investment is to be made through a preferential allotment of new UTV shares. In addition, Disney will make an open tender offer to UTV shareholders as required under Indian securities regulations and … [Read more...] about Disney to up stake in UTV
Australia Network re-launches Newshour with Jim Middleton
Australia Network will re-launch its flagship news program Newshour with Jim Middleton to be broadcast over 44 countries in Asia Pacific. The re-launch event will take place on February 20, 2008 at Parliament House in Canberra, while the show has debuted on February 18. Hosted by veteran Australian journalist Jim Middleton, the show focuses on events of the day, panel discussions with commentators and experts on issues and perspectives of Australia and Asia Pacific. Bruce Dover, chief executive, … [Read more...] about Australia Network re-launches Newshour with Jim Middleton
MediaCorp to acquire stake in Chinese outdoor advertising firm Dahe Media
Singapore – MediaCorp, Singapore’s integrated media company, is acquiring a 22.66% stake in Chinese outdoor advertising firm Dahe Media Co Ltd. The proposed deal comprises vendor shares and new shares with the latter priced at HK$89million (US$11.4million), and is subjected to regulatory and shareholder approval in the following months. The investment is expected to make MediaCorp the largest single shareholder of Dahe Media after Jiangsu Dahe International Advertising Group Co Ltd, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to acquire stake in Chinese outdoor advertising firm Dahe Media
FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has established FHE Australia, its own DVD label to manage the company's home entertainment content in Australia and New Zealand. Run by a local team, FHE Australia will work with distributor destra vision to distribute Neighbours, Satisfaction and the Jamie Oliver franchise, along with classic titles from Thames’ back catalogue, including Goodnight Sweetheart and Rumpole of the Bailey, throughout Australia. Although all of FME’s titles will be … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia