While many might have seen the WTO ruling that China must end its monopoly import system for foreign entertainment products as good news, CMM-I’s recent report concludes that the ruling will not help Hollywood in China. The report, entitled The WTO Ruling on Importing Entertainment Products into China – What Does It Mean for You? says that the US entertainment industry must assess what it failed to accomplish in what it describes as an ‘adversarial’ dispute. In its … [Read more...] about Insights into China
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FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
Asia - FOX International Channels is the global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards. Honoring the best filmmakers and actors in Asian cinema, the prestigious event and red-carpet moments will be available on STAR WORLD, STAR CHINESE MOVIES and Xing Kong in April. In addition, the international channel network will also conduct a series of exclusive backstage interviews with renowned Asian stars. This delayed global broadcast will reach 60 million cumulative homes across the world, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
TrueVisions to add five channels
Bangkok - TrueVisions plans to add five channels this year to grab new advertising opportunities after it received approval to run commercials last year, reports Bangkok Post. TrueVisions can now run up to six minutes of commercials per hour, which has prompted demands from subscribers for a cut in fees. But Supachai Chearavanont, CEO of its parent True Corp, has said that TrueVisions had no policy to reduce subscriptions. This year, the pay-TV operator will invest in eight new channels, each … [Read more...] about TrueVisions to add five channels
SBS Australia brings Aussie chefs to the world at MIPTV 2010
Australian chefs will dominate SBS's programming at MIPTV this year, with an exciting slate of new food and lifestyle programs set to debut. Luke Nguyen's Vietnam follows acclaimed chef and Sydney restaurant owner Luke Nguyen on a cultural and culinary journey through the southern regions of his homeland, Vietnam. In this 10-part series, produced by Red Creative, Nguyen prepares local dishes and discovers traditional cooking techniques as he travels from Ho Chi Minh City, through the Mekong … [Read more...] about SBS Australia brings Aussie chefs to the world at MIPTV 2010
Newly appointed MBC president faces unionists’ opposition
Seoul - Kim Jae-chul, the new president of MBC, was blocked by MBC Union members in front of the broadcaster's headquarters on his first day of work last week. According to The Korea Times, Kim tried to enter MBC headquarters located in Seoul's Yeouido but was successfully blocked by MBC Union members. Kim was confronted by the station's union leader, Lee Geun-haeng, who accused him of being a subordinate to the government. According to the report, when Kim was questioned as to whether he would … [Read more...] about Newly appointed MBC president faces unionists’ opposition
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Malaysia In early 2009, a US$800,000 co-production deal was announced between AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) and The National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) to produce original content for the History Channel, Crime & Investigation Network and the Biography Channel. Produced by Malaysian production companies, the eight hours of original content will showcase Malaysian stories across the three channels. According to Mohd Mahyidin Mustakim, director general of FINAS, this is their … [Read more...] about ASIANSIDEOFTHEDOC