Melbourne - NHK and National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) have announced the co-production of Megaquake, a four-part, high-definition special. The mini-series dramatically deconstructs one of the world's most terrifying natural threats to better understand the science behind these massive tremors and their devastating impact. Megaquake will air on NHK's flagship NHK Special documentary slot in Japan in the first quarter of 2010, and on National Geographic Channel, as a two-part … [Read more...] about NHK and National Geographic Channels International partner on Megaquake
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Japan’s terrestrial digital-analog signal conversion for CATV to end in 2015
Japan - The communications ministry, Japan Broadcasting Corporation and private-sector TV broadcasters approved a proposal to end the service of converting signals for terrestrial digital broadcasts into analog signals for cable TV broadcasters in March 2015, said the ministry, as reported by Japan Today. The proposal is a key part of the action program adopted the same day by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry, public broadcaster NHK and the commercial broadcasters at a plenary … [Read more...] about Japan’s terrestrial digital-analog signal conversion for CATV to end in 2015
FCCE launches new program, Films & Stars Asia
Singapore/Amsterdam - FCCE's Films & Stars Asia was officially introduced to the Asian markets at the Asia Television Forum (ATF) content market, where it was available for pre-sale pending its early 2010 release. The program can be seen as the Asia specific version of FCCE's flagship program Films & Stars, currently on air weekly in 73 countries worldwide. FCCE Asia Pacific's MD, Ian A. Jones said, "Our key initiative this ATF is the launch of the new Films & Stars Asia entertainment program. … [Read more...] about FCCE launches new program, Films & Stars Asia
NHK and National Geographic Channels International partner on Megaquake
Melbourne - NHK and National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) have announced the co-production of Megaquake, a four-part, high-definition special. Megaquake will air on NHK’s flagship NHK Special documentary slot in Japan in the first quarter of 2010, and on National Geographic Channel, as a two-part series, in early 2011. … [Read more...] about NHK and National Geographic Channels International partner on Megaquake
Singapore and UK collaborate to develop multi-platform content
Singapore - For the first time, South West Screen (SWS), the development agency for the film, TV and digital media industries in the South West of England, has joined forces with Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) to launch a new funding initiative, ‘Multi-Platform Content Across Continents’ at Asia Television Forum (ATF) 2009. The initiative is the first in a series of planned partnership projects between Singapore and the South West of England, building on the idea … [Read more...] about Singapore and UK collaborate to develop multi-platform content
Talking about Y generation
Unsurprisingly, Internet usage is on the rise among Asia’s seven to 14 year olds, and even higher amongst the 15-19 age-bracket. While TV-watching still dominates, with Internet a strong second, the gap between the two narrows from 17 percent (7-10 year olds) to 11 percent (15-19 year olds). Across Asia-Pacific, 59 percent of the region’s children spend over an hour each time they go online and 15 percent is the regional average for virtual socialising. Happily, while virtual … [Read more...] about Talking about Y generation