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
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iTherapy debuts TV and film production resource online
Brighton, UK - UK-based digital agency iTherapy Ltd has launched Reel Show, www.reel-show.tv, an online TV channel to offer original content and information on film and TV production for industry creatives. Content includes behind-the-scenes film set footage, independent product tests and reviews by filmmakers, as well as debate and discussion programs. Shows covers various aspects of the creative process including production of short films, features, TV programs and commercials, and will … [Read more...] about iTherapy debuts TV and film production resource online
MTVNI promotes Bhavneet Singh to EVP & MD, Emerging Markets
London - Viacom Inc-owned MTV Networks International (MTVNI), has promoted Bhavneet Singh to executive vice president and managing director of its Emerging Markets group. Based in London and reporting to Alex Ferrari, chief operating officer, MTVNI, Singh continues to oversee all aspects of MTVNI's businesses across music, kids and comedy brands in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, along with Russia, a new addition to his remit. Key priorities for 2008 include strengthening the … [Read more...] about MTVNI promotes Bhavneet Singh to EVP & MD, Emerging Markets
Universal Music Group realigns presence in Greater China
Hong Kong - In a strategic move to realign its presence and to drive business in recorded music and artist services in the Greater China region, Universal Music Group (UMG) has grouped its companies in the Mandarin-language dominated markets of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong under Universal Music Greater China. Leading the new initiative is Sunny Chang who has been upped to the newly created position of managing director, Universal Music Greater China. Reporting to Max Hole, president, Universal … [Read more...] about Universal Music Group realigns presence in Greater China
CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve
Hong Kong – The eighth annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to be held June 16, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore will be themed ‘Ahead of the Curve’ to explore the potential for satellite services offered by the increasing demand for communications products in Asia. David Ball, chairman of the CASBAA Satellite Industry Committee and regional vice president, Asia Pacific, for Intelsat said, “The increased demand for spectrum devoted to HDTV, interactive … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve
Granada Int’l closes HD content deal with Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom
Hong Kong – Granada International, part of UK’s ITV, has sold more than 300 hours of HD programming to Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom, to be available via its Multimedia On-Demand (MOD) IPTV-VOD service. Titles covered by the deal include recently launched dramas My Boy Jack, Murdoch Mysteries, Durham County and Ballet Shoes; multiple series of factual programming Planet Science and Brainiac; various Hollywood TV movies and three series of Agatha Christie’s Poirot, as well as … [Read more...] about Granada Int’l closes HD content deal with Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom