Hong Kong – Co-operation between Malaysia and Lazio, Italy’s audiovisual (AV) industries was formalized on March 18, 2008 with a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the former’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the latter’s Finanziaria laziale di sviluppo (FILAS) at Hong Kong FILMART, held March 17-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The agreement promotes bilateral development of the creative industries in both territories and new … [Read more...] about Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties at HK FILMART
Channel: Platforms
Discovery Asia and Samsung renew HD marketing partnership
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia and electronics manufacturer Samsung have renewed the latter’s ‘Meet the World in Full HD’ campaign on Discovery Channel and Discovery Travel & Living for another year, furthering the partners’ 2007 initiative to communicate benefits of HD to consumers with technology demonstrations. From April 2008, a series of four 20-second vignettes will run on Discovery Channel to showcase capabilities of Samsung HDTV sets. Samsung will also … [Read more...] about Discovery Asia and Samsung renew HD marketing partnership
HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
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
Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Celestial Movie Channel Ltd have partnered to distribute the new Celestial Classic Movies channel on the MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform from April 2008. Terry Bleakley, MEASAT’s vice president – sales and marketing, said, “In 2006, we welcomed Celestial to our increasing bouquet of premium broadcasting customers on the MEASAT-3 satellite. This year, we are delighted that Celestial has shown their support of MEASAT by launching … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Celestial Movie Channel Ltd have partnered to distribute the new Celestial Classic Movies channel on the MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform from April 2008. Terry Bleakley, MEASAT’s vice president – sales and marketing, said, “In 2006, we welcomed Celestial to our increasing bouquet of premium broadcasting customers on the MEASAT-3 satellite. This year, we are delighted that Celestial has shown their support of MEASAT by launching … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
Hong Kong – Sanrio Digital, a JV between Typhoon Games (HK) Ltd and Sanrio Co Ltd, has announced sales of 3D CGI animation series The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. The 52-episode series is the first Sanrio Digital series made in Hong Kong and is also the first to be made completely with advanced CGI technology that presents Hello Kitty and all other characters in new 3D digital bodies. Co-produced by Sanrio Digital and Dream Cortex, The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends is being … [Read more...] about Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
