Worldwide growth in new media platforms including the Internet, 3G and mobile TV technologies, as well as IPTV and VOD services, has driven service providers to increasingly seek content to cater to consumption supplementary to ‘traditional’ media consumption - which has continued to grow year-on-year. To address the growing interest in cross-platform content, Asia Television Forum’s (ATF) Animation SuperPitch and Asian SuperPitch events were combined and re-engineered late … [Read more...] about Pitch perfect
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Winning words from Asia Pacific’s best in 2007
Vikram Channa Vice President, Content, Discovery Networks Asia It is a great honour as the awards recognize the diligence and passion of all involved in nurturing the documentaries from across Asia Pacific. We’re pleased that shows like Born Again Buddhists which showcase the talent of young directors won top honours. Discovery Networks Asia has worked hard to extend its expertise in ‘storytelling’ as well as provided a platform for budding regional filmmakers. Great shows have … [Read more...] about Winning words from Asia Pacific’s best in 2007
SK Telecom to offer Sony Pictures Entertainment content via mobile VOD
Seoul – SK Telecom has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) to license Sony Pictures Entertainment films and TV series for its mobile VOD services NATE and June. To be available in full-length on mobile, Hollywood movies including the Spider-Man trilogy, The Da Vinci Code, Kungfu Hustle, Surf's Up as well as TV series The Tudors will add to series such as Sex and the City and Rome which are already available on SK Telecom’s service. The agreement … [Read more...] about SK Telecom to offer Sony Pictures Entertainment content via mobile VOD
Asia Television Forum to return from 10 – 12 Dec 2008 at Suntec Singapore
Singapore – Asia Television Forum (ATF), Asia Pacific’s key TV programming market will return for its 9th edition in 2008 from Dec 10 – 12 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. To be organized by Reed Exhibitions, ATF will continue in 2008 as an anchor event of the Asia Media Festival to be hosted by the Media Development Authority of Singapore to bring together international TV programme sellers and Asian buyers and partners to buy, sell, and network. ATF 2007 saw … [Read more...] about Asia Television Forum to return from 10 – 12 Dec 2008 at Suntec Singapore
TRAI may permit 74% FDI in mobile TV
India's broadcast regulator has proposed to allow 74 percent foreign direct investment in mobile television services. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) also said existing telecommunications licensees would not require any further licence for offering mobile television services on their own network using spectrum already allotted to them. A mobile TV licence may become compulsory for existing telecommunications firms if they want to use broadcasting technologies for … [Read more...] about TRAI may permit 74% FDI in mobile TV
Broadcast Australia goes for Hostworks
Broadcast Australia, provider of terrestrial broadcast transmission services, will acquire all shares in Hostworks Group Ltd, a provider of managed services for online media and entertainment companies. The acquisition will provide Broadcast Australia with a new platform to connect customers to content owners and expand its service offering. It also allows Hostworks to build its capacity and services capabilities as well as access the international contacts available through Broadcast Australia … [Read more...] about Broadcast Australia goes for Hostworks