Tokyo- In Japan, 53.6 million people were using a mobile device to access the Internet, a fraction lower than the 53.7 million who accessed the Internet from either a home or a work computer in June 2007. That’s according to a new report by comScore, which studied 3,100 people aged 15 and over. It found checking email is the most common Internet activity from mobile phones, used by 75%, while 41% checked email at least once a day. Accessing news and information was the next most popular … [Read more...] about 53.6 million Japanese use mobile phones to access the Internet
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Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
Endemol will introduce a slate of new formats at MIPCOM, running Oct. 8 – 12 in Cannes. Endemol UK’s new formats include: The Kids Are All Right, a primetime entertainment show that pits a team of adults against child prodigies in mental and physical challenges for a cash prize; Balls of Gold (Golden Balls on ITV1 in UK), a game show that topped rankings for daytime launch this year across all UK channels and took the highest rating in its slot amongst all UK audiences; as well as … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
Caldecott Productions International takes 14 new titles to MIPCOM
Singapore– MediaCorp’s HD company, Caldecott Productions International, will bring 14 new titles to MIPCOM. Amazing Women of Asia is a series of five documentaries including The Bare-Footed Women Who Make Light, Battle for Our River, With These Two Hands, Born Female and Water, Woman & 1000 miles which highlight women who have put aside their own needs for the family, community or cause they believe in. Extraordinary Trailblazers of Asia and Little Heroes of Asia are series … [Read more...] about Caldecott Productions International takes 14 new titles to MIPCOM
More than 100 films in contention for Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Sydney- More than 100 films from over 30 countries in the region have been nominated for the inaugural Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), which will be presented in Queensland, Australia, on Nov. 13 2007. The APSA Nominations Council met last week in Brisbane to determine the nominees, who will be announced on Oct. 2. Films have submitted from countries and areas including Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, … [Read more...] about More than 100 films in contention for Asia Pacific Screen Awards
193 123 to dial-up richer content via mobile
Sydney - Music On Your Mobile, a ringtone and music content retail service combining catalogue from all the music majors, plans to offer richer content, such as music videos and full length songs, as early as next year. The service is part of 193 123, operated by digital music company Soundbuzz, and delivery partner IDS (Information Dialing Services). As Australia’s leading ringtone supplier, 193 123 has seen a 24% sales hike in the past 12 months, reflecting the overall strength of … [Read more...] about 193 123 to dial-up richer content via mobile
Shin Satellite and TNR Telecoms to provide second generation IPSTAR services in the Philippines
Nonthaburi, Thailand- Shin Satellite, operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, is continuing its partnership with Philippines-based telco TNR Telecoms to operate an advanced, full-featured second generation IPSTAR gateway which will soon be online in Manila to provide IPSTAR services. Extending from the partnership between the two companies in the first generation IPSTAR service on the conventional satellite, TNR Telecoms will provide gateway hosting and operations and has placed an … [Read more...] about Shin Satellite and TNR Telecoms to provide second generation IPSTAR services in the Philippines