CNN International has inked a sponsorship deal with luggage manufacturer Samsonite for its new multi-platform feature series, My City_My Life, where celebrities showcase highlights of their favourite cities. Commencing May 3, 2008, the sponsorship deal marks Samsonite's first TV advertising campaign in four years, and its move forward from a spot-driven association with CNN International. Samsonite's sponsorship of My City_My Life represents a new phase of its long term global communications … [Read more...] about CNN Int’l bags Samsonite sponsorship for multi-platform travel series
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NGCI commissions China-focused Megastructures shows from NHNZ
Singapore - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has commissioned three China-focused Megastructures (3x60') programmes from New Zealand production house NHNZ as part of its May China Special. The three Megastructures shows Shanghai Super Tower, China's Ultimate Port, and Beijing Water Cube, will showcase modern Chinese architectural achievements including the Shanghai World Financial Centre, Yangshan Port and the Beijing Water Cube aquatic centre with exclusive access to each … [Read more...] about NGCI commissions China-focused Megastructures shows from NHNZ
Endemol International set for massive Wipeout
Hilversum - Endemol International will build an international set for its latest format Wipeout, a competition game show based on obstacle courses. The new set which will mirror Endemol USA's version of the format for ABC in the US is expected to be used for back-to-back productions of Wipeout for broadcasters worldwide. The decision to invest "millions" into what is believed to be the world's largest TV obstacle course, to be located in Argentina, follows the level of interest generated by the … [Read more...] about Endemol International set for massive Wipeout
THAICOM closes US$33million in contracts, Q1, 2008
Nonthaburi, Thailand - THAICOM Plc, commercial satellite operator and the operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, has clinched 22 service contracts worth US$33million with television channels and telcos for its satellite bandwidth services on the THAICOM platform in Q1, 2008. A total of 11 new TV channels joined the THAICOM-5 satellite to bring the total number of channels to over 240 on a single platform, with many using the THAICOM Teleport and DTH Center at Ladlumkaew, Pathumthani … [Read more...] about THAICOM closes US$33million in contracts, Q1, 2008
Singapore to host 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival
Los Angeles - 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival, the world's first fully 3D-based film and entertainment technology festival will be held November 19 - 23, 2008 in Singapore. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will host the festival, with 3D Partners Ltd's Jim Chabin serving as 3DX executive producer of the five-day event. The festival is also supported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB). 3DX targets to provide an international platform and convergence point for … [Read more...] about Singapore to host 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival
Movie pirate jailed by Chinese authorities
Hong Kong/Beijing - The Chinese government has sentenced a retailer of pirated movies to one year imprisonment and a RMB10,000 (US$1,430) fine in its first publicized conviction of pirates. The 40-year-old convict, Zhou Cheng, was arrested December 15, 2007 for alleged sale of pirated DVDs in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. The raid conducted by the Public Security Bureau saw 10,934 DVDs seized, of which 849 infringed titles from Motion Picture Association (MPA) member companies including … [Read more...] about Movie pirate jailed by Chinese authorities