Petaling Jaya – Both seasons of Without Boundaries, a Primeworks Studios production, have been acquired by MNC Channels, a subsidiary of Indonesian media giant Media Nusantara Citra (MNC). MNC Channels has acquired the non-exclusive rights to air all 20 episodes of the Without Boundaries series across its pay-tv, video on demand (VOD) and over-the-top (OTT) platforms until 2016. The travelogue series began its broadcast on MNC Food and Travel from 7 February. This marks the first of … [Read more...] about MNC acquires Without Boundaries
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“Jejak Rasul” series makes headway regionally
Petaling Jaya – Season 20 of Primeworks Studios’ flagship Islamic documentary series, Jejak Rasul, has been acquired by Kompas TV. The latest season of the Jejak Rasul series – entitled Rihlah 2 Daie – is slated for broadcast on the Indonesian television network during the Ramadhan period next year. Rihlah 2 Daie presents a unique break from the Jejak Rasul tradition by documenting the story through the eyes of two viewers of the series. Ustaz Jalal and Cikgu Erin, … [Read more...] about “Jejak Rasul” series makes headway regionally
“Bersamamu” premieres internationally at 3rd Deauville Green Awards
Petaling Jaya – TV3 humanitarian documentary series, Bersamamu, received its international premiere when it was screened at the 3rd Deauville Green Awards. The series was also nominated for Best Documentary Film, under the Corporate Sponsorship and Humanitarian Help category. Bersamamu was shortlisted from a total of 250 entries from over 30 countries. The programme was screened to the public, press and panel of jury on June 17 at Cinéma Morny. One of the … [Read more...] about “Bersamamu” premieres internationally at 3rd Deauville Green Awards
Primeworks Studios and TV Man Union co-production to air in June
Petaling Jaya – Bread, Sweat and Tears, a human interest documentary co-produced by Media Prima’s production arm, Primeworks Studios, and Japanese production house, TV Man Union is set to air on Japanese television station Fuji Television’s non-fiction programme belt on June 22. This marks the first international collaboration undertaken by Fuji Television in producing non-fiction content. The one-hour programme follows the ups and downs of entrepreneur Akihisa … [Read more...] about Primeworks Studios and TV Man Union co-production to air in June
“Majalah 3” documentary wins MPI-Petronas Journalism Award
Petaling Jaya – TV3’s documentary Majalah 3: Penyelamat Khazanah Sabah, produced by Primeworks Studios, was honoured with the Best Video Documentary award at the 2014 Malaysian Journalists Night. The ceremony was held on the evening of April 18 at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The Best Video Documentary award recipients, producer, Irin Putri Azmi, and cinematographer, Jebat M. Roseli, won a total of RM 15,000. Since its first broadcast in 1985 on TV3, Majalah 3 continues to be one … [Read more...] about “Majalah 3” documentary wins MPI-Petronas Journalism Award
Malaysia’s Media Prima announces key appointments
Petaling Jaya – Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia’s largest fully integrated media group, has announced three key appointments, which will take effect on March 1, 2013. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services; Ahmad Izham Omar has been named Chief Executive Officer, Television Networks; while Shareen Ooi Bee Hong assumes the role of Group Chief Marketing Officer. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid, Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services of … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Media Prima announces key appointments
