Singapore, November 19, 2013 – Television Asia Plus, the official publication and organiser of the 18th Asian Television Awards (ATA), has announced that the prestigious trade awards event held annually in Singapore will be televised regionally on Star World and Channel [V], FOX International Channels’ (FIC) leading general entertainment channel and music channel respectively. The awards ceremony will air across five feeds between the two channels reaching audiences in Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards to be televised on Star World and Channel [V]
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18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
Singapore - The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards were announced on November 13, 2013 by organising publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 238 entries spanning 12 countries have made the cut to ​compete for glory at the 18th Annual Presentation of the region’s ​most ​ prestigious industry ​awards. L​eading the pack, with multiple nominations across several categories, are Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, FOX International Channels … [Read more...] about 18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
ATA collaborates with YouTube for annual Showcase
Singapore - The 18th Asian Television Awards (ATA), organised by Television Asia Plus, a publication of Contineo Media Pte Ltd, is proud to work with YouTube in organising a seminar titled Made-for-TV, As Seen on YouTube. The seminar will be held on December 5, 2013, at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore, as a seventh track in the annual ATA Showcase. Made-for-TV, As Seen on YouTube, one of the premium tracks for the Showcase, will feature representatives from the Asia … [Read more...] about ATA collaborates with YouTube for annual Showcase
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Fly Entertainment’s Irene Ang
(Irene Ang, Founder/CEO, Fly Entertainment) Q: You are known for casting but not TV production. Why are you choosing to do so? A: It is something that I have always wanted to do but never found the time. Fly has actually pitched many ideas. This was not the first time we’ve pitched (an idea). We’ve once pitched at Asian Television Forum (ATF) and clinched silver for one of our sitcom ideas. I agree that Fly is not known for being a production company, and that is not the area that we … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Fly Entertainment’s Irene Ang
Technical & Creative Awards
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Brad Dillon. What drives people to bring deadly animals into their homes? What dangerous mix of obsession, loneliness and desire causes them to live with animals that have the potential to kill? Despite the fearsome power and predatory instincts of the saltwater crocodile, there are some in Australia who keep them as pets. Francis Mauriks keeps two 10-foot “salties” in a shed in his backyard and Vicky Lowing shares her suburban home with three pet crocodiles, one … [Read more...] about Technical & Creative Awards
And the Award goes to…
terrestrial channel of the year WINNER KBS 2TV KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Korea terrestrial broadcaster of the year WINNER KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Korea The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is the key public service broadcaster in Korea. As the most prestigious and infl uential organisation in the nation, KBS provides communication channels for diverse voices and opinions in the midst of the dynamic transformations of the 21st century. Established in 1927, KBS is proud of its … [Read more...] about And the Award goes to…