Almost 217 million people worldwide visited online gaming web sites in May 2007, according to comScore’s World Metrix report. That’s up almost 17% from May 2006, and represents 28% of the total worldwide online population aged 15 and older. Bob Ivins of comScore said, "The fact that these web sites are pulling in over a quarter of the total worldwide Internet population shows what a global phenomenon gaming has become. The potential of the online gaming arena should be especially … [Read more...] about Quarter of global web users participate in online gaming
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DragonLord takes flight as 3D animated feature
Malaysia’s Netcarbon Sdn Bhd and Hong Kong’s Bubble Mon Licensing (International) Co. Ltd. are co-producing DragonLord, a 3-D animated feature aimed at the 7-25 year old demographic. Pic is the first fruit of an MoA concluded by the two parties at Hong Kong Filmart 2007 for co-productions and post production services. An action adventure which mixes science with ancient Asian myths, focusing on the race against time to stop the world from annihilation at the hands of an ancient evil, … [Read more...] about DragonLord takes flight as 3D animated feature
Online music provider 5fad.com sues Baidu.com
Hangzhou-based online music provider 5fad.com is suing search engine Baidu.com, alleging copyright violation of more than 1,000 songs owned by 5fad.com in what could be the largest intellectual property rights case in China. The music provider is demanding compensation of RMB 100 million (US$13.2 million). "We have repeatedly asked Baidu to remove its links to our music in accordance with regulations," Guo Zheng, marketing manager of 5fad, told Interfax. "However, Baidu has not complied with our … [Read more...] about Online music provider 5fad.com sues Baidu.com
Lucky numbers for SingTel’s mioTV
Singapore – SingTel’s IP-TV service was finally unveiled Friday 20 July 2007 – on the auspicious date 20.07 2007. The Singapore industry’s most-anticipated event of 2007 saw SingTel unveil its IPTV service, mioTV. The service will boast, amongst other content, three BBC Global Channels, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies. The Singapore launch of these new themed channels is the first time BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle have appeared anywhere in the world, and only … [Read more...] about Lucky numbers for SingTel’s mioTV
StarHub goes for Goal
Singapore – After failing to strike a deal with ESPN STAR Sports, StarHub has opted to produce its own ‘Football Channel’ to air English Premier League soccer. The new channel will be packaged by Hong Kong’s Goal TV, in association with Ten Sports in Dubai. ‘Live’ matches and magazine programmes will be produced by TWI, while EPL highlights, studio previews, half-time studio shows and match summary shows will be produced by Goal TV and Ten Sports. December … [Read more...] about StarHub goes for Goal
ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
Manila- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., the Philippines’ largest broadcaster, posted a 77% year-on-year increase in net income to P739 million $US16.4 million) for the first half of 2007 on the back of improving advertising and subscription-based businesses. It generated P5 billion (US$111 million) in total revenues, higher than the P4.3 billion it recorded in the same period last year. ABS-CBN gross revenues increased by 12% year-on-year to $204.3 million, driven by higher airtime revenues … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007