Singapore – Asia Television Forum (ATF), Asia Pacific’s key TV programming market will return for its 9th edition in 2008 from Dec 10 – 12 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. To be organized by Reed Exhibitions, ATF will continue in 2008 as an anchor event of the Asia Media Festival to be hosted by the Media Development Authority of Singapore to bring together international TV programme sellers and Asian buyers and partners to buy, sell, and network. ATF 2007 saw … [Read more...] about Asia Television Forum to return from 10 – 12 Dec 2008 at Suntec Singapore
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ATF’s Digital Future Symposium tackles content protection
Singapore – Held as part of the ATF on Nov. 28, the Digital Future Symposium saw three panel discussions on content protection with panelists from broadcasters, academics and industry experts exploring the different types of new media and their impact on traditional forms of media. The event also saw the launch of Asia Pacific’s first Centre for Content Protection (CCP) as well as a luncheon cum showcase by content protection technology provider Verimatrix. With prevention of piracy … [Read more...] about ATF’s Digital Future Symposium tackles content protection
New product highlights at ATF
VOICES2 hour movie, the saga of recently widowed Ellie (Amy Acker, of Angel and Alias fame), who is just beginning to put the death of her husband behind her when tragedy strikes again. Struck down by a near fatal allergic reaction, Ellie awakes in hospital to find she has developed a remarkable gift: She can see and hear the dead. Initially terrified by the spirits that haunt her, Ellie tries to turn it to the advantage of those suffering, only to find herself playing detective in a complex … [Read more...] about New product highlights at ATF
3DD Entertainment unveils offerings for ATF
At the ATF, 3DD Entertainment will offer international rights to TV specials China’s Twelve Girls Band and ethnic dance musical Shangri-La from International Media, and Mariah Carey and Rihanna concerts shot on HD. Twelve Girls Band – Live in Shanghai (60’ & 90’) features the multi-platinum selling all-female ensemble which draws upon traditional Chinese music, and blends classical, folk, and contemporary sounds. Shangri-La (50’) is a music and dance performance … [Read more...] about 3DD Entertainment unveils offerings for ATF
Rive Gauche Television closes Asian sales ahead of ATF
Los Angeles – Rive Gauche Television has closed sales in Asia for various reality and documentary programs ahead of the Asia Television Forum (ATF), running Nov. 28 – 30 at Shangri La Hotel in Singapore. Rive Gauche Television sold pan-satellite rights to season one of Video Zonkers and season two of Whacked Out Sports to AXN Asia, and free TV rights for season two of Whacked Out Sports to Indonesia’s Lativi. Phoenix Satellite TV took The Great Warming for cable and satellite … [Read more...] about Rive Gauche Television closes Asian sales ahead of ATF
Imira Entertainment clinches pre-sales for ATF offerings
Imira Entertainment, (formerly Icon Animation) a Spanish production and distribution company specializing in youth programming, sealed a number of pre-sales deals for its ATF offerings. From Imira’s third party slate, Rat Man (52x13’) was sold to HBO Family Channel Asia as part of a pan-Asia agreement; while TV, home video and VOD rights to Olympics-themed Go!Go!Pig (52x2’) for Taiwan were picked up by Taiwan’s Power International Group. Imira Entertainment-produced … [Read more...] about Imira Entertainment clinches pre-sales for ATF offerings
