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
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Indian broadcasting embraces the digital revolution
While TV advertising has really benefited from the country’s economic growth within the last few years, it now seems to be the turn of TV subscription to take off in a big way with the advent of new access technologies. Whether it’s the digitization of cable TV services, the introduction of conditional access system (CAS), or IPTV and DTH, investments are pouring in for the creation of new infrastructure and the existing one’s upgrade. There is an ample evidence of India … [Read more...] about Indian broadcasting embraces the digital revolution
Championing Malaysia-made animation
Judging from the RM714 million ($US203.6 million) worth of deals closed at three major markets alone, Malaysiaproduced content is proving increasingly popular. This total includes RM93 million ($US26.5 million) at Hong Kong Filmart, RM236 million ($US67.3 million) at MIPTV and RM385 million ($US109.8 million) worth of deals closed at the recently concluded Multimedia Development Corporation’s (MDeC) Buyer Fly- In Program (BFP). While the quality of content and services offered by Malaysian … [Read more...] about Championing Malaysia-made animation
Singapore a Contender in Asia
Put simply, 2007 has been a bumper year for Singapore-made content. “For example, at MIPTV 2007, Singapore companies signed co-production deals amounting to about US$128 million, and presented a slate of over 50 High-Definition (HD) TV programmes,” says Seto Lok Yin, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Industry), The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) Other highlights for Singapore at MIPTV were the all- Asian collaboration between Singapore’s Upside Down … [Read more...] about Singapore a Contender in Asia
Fighting the format rip-offs
The format business is bedevilled by a recurring problem in Asia and, indeed internationally: producers or broadcasters making a show which appears similar to an existing brand. Historically, many Chinese broadcasters have shown scant regard for copyright laws, and Korea and Taiwan have rarely bought formats from Western companies. So what can copyright owners do to protect their intellectual property? Legal action is one option, albeit expensive. The Format Recognition and Protection … [Read more...] about Fighting the format rip-offs
Off the Fence’s new Singapore office to be led by Tony Chow
Amsterdam- Independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence, will open a dedicated office in Singapore to be led by Tony Chow. In pursuing the strategy to take its production bases worldwide as well as to utilize and develop local talent while adopting a global outlook, the Singapore office continues the Off the Fence’s expansion which also saw an office being opened in Cape Town, South Africa recently. As Director of Off the Fence Singapore, Chow will manage the strategic … [Read more...] about Off the Fence’s new Singapore office to be led by Tony Chow