Singapore- New IPTV service provider SingTel’s second appeal to gain access to cabler StarHub’s content covered by exclusive carriage deals with content providers was turned down by Singapore's Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts (MICA), Lee Boon Yang, on July 27. Following a three-year study on the impact of exclusive carriage contracts, the minister upheld the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s decision against SingTel’s initial appeal on May … [Read more...] about Government rejects SingTel’s second appeal
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Intense Animation Studio produces animation properties 11 and The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks
Singapore- Intense Animation Studio has produced original animation properties 11 and The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks as part of its portfolio for the launch of creative animation services on August 2. Developed in collaboration with pay-TV operator M2B World, 11 is an animated comedy about the resurrection of a dysfunctional football team, Billingham F.C., which features celebrity voiceovers by Singaporean artistes Sheikh Haikel and Deanna Yusoff. Some 14 original CG characters were created … [Read more...] about Intense Animation Studio produces animation properties 11 and The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks
ABU helps address social issues via the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange
Kuala Lumpur- The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has launched the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange (MAE), a monthly satellite delivery mechanism of pro-social content to regional broadcasters and as content for distribution via the Internet. The MAE aims to enable regional and national terrestrial broadcasters to provide audiences with “constructive” content targeted at addressing social, health and environmental issues including poverty, pandemic flu, climate change and … [Read more...] about ABU helps address social issues via the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange
Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Miami– Telemundo Internacional, a Telemundo Network division handling sales and distribution of the network’s original content in the international market, premiered more than 15 shows in July across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. White’s Widow starring Itatí Cantoral and Francisco Gattorno debuted July 3 on Indonesia’s Televiva network and El Salvador Telecorporación Salvadoreña network. Second Chance premiered in Nigeria on Galaxy TV and Gotel TV networks and … [Read more...] about Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Viacom launches mobile entertainment social networking service myMTV in Japan
Tokyo / Singapore / Hong Kong- myMTV, Japan’s first mobile entertainment social networking service, was launched on August 1 by Viacom International Japan K.K., a 100% owned subsidiary of MTV Networks, in partnership with Septeni Holdings Co., a Japan-based digital ad sales group. myMTV uses a downloadable application to enable simultaneous video-viewing and page-browsing on mobile. Members can create personalized profile pages with exclusive artwork provided by Japanese graphic designers, … [Read more...] about Viacom launches mobile entertainment social networking service myMTV in Japan
Stewart Li leaving Carat Hong Kong to hang out his own shingle
Hong Kong -Stewart Li, Managing Director, Carat Media Services Hong Kong Limited, is leaving the firm in mid-September to launch his own business. Li, who was based in Shanghai and Beijing from 1996 to 2000, says his new venture is related to the China market. He declined to elaborate until he leaves Carat. Pauline Chu, a 15-year veteran of the advertising and media agencies world, has been promoted to General Manager of Carat Hong Kong, succeeding Li. Li noted Carat Hong Kong has doubled in … [Read more...] about Stewart Li leaving Carat Hong Kong to hang out his own shingle