Sydney- Panavision Australia, the market leader in renting camera systems for films, television and commercials, has acquired digital rental company Broadcam. This enables Panavision Australia to expand into the digital rental equipment business. Bob Beitcher, CEO and President of Panavision, noted, "Along with the acquisition of Plus 8 Digital in North America, bringing Broadcam into the Panavision family reflects our continued significant investment in third party and proprietary HD gear, … [Read more...] about Panavision Australia acquires HD camera provider Broadcam
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ABC launches broadband comedy: a how-to for men
Sydney-The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on April 12 launched Andrew's Guide to Being a Man, an interactive, cross-platform comedy series available as Video on Demand at abc.net.au/andrewsguide and on ABC2, the pubcaster's only free-to-air digital channel. Developed and financed by Queensland's Pacific Film and Television Commission with the ABC and produced by Brisbane's Boilermaker Pty Ltd, the 13 x 3 minute episodes are rolling out online over 13 weeks. Audiences can visit the … [Read more...] about ABC launches broadband comedy: a how-to for men
NGC International and partners raise environmental awareness
Singapore- National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) is partnering with Asia's conservation advocates including WWF International, Hong Kong's Wetland Park and Ocean Park, Singapore Zoo as well as Miss Earth Singapore for its Asia-wide Earth Day initiative to raise public awareness of conservation. Duncan Pollard, Director of the Forests for Life Programme at WWF, Biswajit Guha, Assistant Director, Zoology Department of the Singapore Zoo, and Shn Juay, 'Miss Earth Singapore 2006', will … [Read more...] about NGC International and partners raise environmental awareness
Second season of Prison Break debuts on Malaysia’s 8TV
Petaling Jaya- 8TV started airing the second season of Golden Globe and Emmy nominated Prison Break on Mondays at 10:30pm from April 9. The second season titled Prison Break - On the Run, runs for more than 22 episodes and follows a nationwide manhunt for the protagonist, his brother and six others escapees. … [Read more...] about Second season of Prison Break debuts on Malaysia’s 8TV
Bloomberg TV to focus on Hong Kong and Thailand
Throughout June, Bloomberg TV will showcase Hong Kong and Thailand to commemorate the tenth anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong to China, and the Asian economic crisis which started in Thailand. Special reports and interviews on the current state of affairs in Thailand will be screened on Bloomberg Live, Bloomberg Now, Bloomberg Today and Asia Business Tonight. Discussions on Hong Kong's future and relationship with China will also be featured. … [Read more...] about Bloomberg TV to focus on Hong Kong and Thailand
Latest round of Discovery pink slips confined to the US
The 200 lay-offs announced by Discovery Communications last week affected the US corporate and international divisions, education and US networks. There have been no retrenchments in Asia or any of the other regional offices thus far. However new Chief Executive David Zaslav has said the reorganization isn't over and he's hoping to have it completed by mid-year. Also concerning Discovery, don't expect to see Discovery PlanetGreen rolled out overseas concurrent with or close to its US launch in … [Read more...] about Latest round of Discovery pink slips confined to the US
