The worldwide video game market is expected to grow to $US47 billion in 2009, up from $33 billion in 2006, according to a new report from DFC Intelligence. The newest generation of video game consoles is driving this growth, despite uncertainty over the three major video game console systems: Sony PlayStation 3, the Nintendo Wii and the Microsoft Xbox 360. Based on sales so far, DFC raised its forecast for the Nintendo Wii and the PlayStation 3 and lowered its forecast for Xbox 360. It estimates … [Read more...] about Video game market set to soar
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Laws for new screen production incentives passed Down Under
Sydney- Parliament last week passed legislation establishing a range of previously announced screen production incentives in what was almost certainly the last week of parliament before the federal election. There was one major amendment, extending the rebate for animation series to episodes of 15 minutes, rather than 30 as proposed originally. The government rejected calls from the Screen Producers Association of Australia to prevent Australian broadcasters from accessing the rebate for series … [Read more...] about Laws for new screen production incentives passed Down Under
Nippon Animation’s Penelope to be distributed by TV-Loonland
Munich / London– TV-Loonland has been appointed by Japanese production company Nippon Animation to manage multi-territory distribution for its pre-school property Penelope (26 x 5’). TV-Loonland will handle rights for TV, home video, VoD, broadband, IPTV and mobile sales to Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, Baltic States, Scandinavia, Israel, the Middle East as well as Africa including South Africa. Penelope is a 3-D animation series co-produced by Nippon Animation, NHK Enterprises … [Read more...] about Nippon Animation’s Penelope to be distributed by TV-Loonland
Off the Fence opens office in Cape Town
Amsterdam- Independent production and distribution company Off the Fence is opening Off the Fence Pty, a dedicated office in Cape Town, South Africa, the first move in the company’s expansion strategy. The office will be headed by David Dison, who will be responsible for all strategic and business development handled by Off the Fence Pty. Dison is a civil rights attorney and media executive who has been providing consulting services to producers and South Africa’s national … [Read more...] about Off the Fence opens office in Cape Town
CASBAA’s website demonstrates “The power of pay-TV”
Hong Kong– Regional advertising agencies and clients can access www.thepowerofpaytv.com, a website launched by the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) to highlight marketing opportunities for the client and agency community to reach Asia Pacific pay-TV industry customers. The site provides industry research findings along with TV network data, client case studies and industry news. Paul Corrigan, CASBAA’s consultant who coordinated development of the site … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s website demonstrates “The power of pay-TV”
Vodafone launches ‘24-hour roadblock’ marketing campaign across Star India’s 13 channels
Hong Kong / Mumbai– International mobile communications group Vodafone collaborated with STAR India to launch an unprecedented 24-hour nationwide re-branding campaign on all commercial airtime across the Star India network starting Sept. 20 for mobile service Hutch Essar, which is being renamed Vodafone Essar following Vodafone’s purchase of a controlling interest in Hutchison Essar. Vodafone ran TV commercials, transition bumpers and contest spots to promote the Vodafone Essar brand … [Read more...] about Vodafone launches ‘24-hour roadblock’ marketing campaign across Star India’s 13 channels