Singapore- Michael Yap, the Deputy CEO of the Media Development Authority and Executive Director of the Interactive Digital Media R&D Program, will speak at the X|Media|Lab Singapore's Pro Day Conference this Friday Sept. 28 at NTU's Art, Design, and Media building. Yap will outline the strategies and priorities of the IDM Program, Singapore's S$500 million digital media and R&D investment fund. A record 16 companies and project teams have been selected for the Singapore Lab, hailing from six … [Read more...] about MDA’s Michael Yap to speak at Pro Day Conference
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Creative brains gather for X|Media|Lab Singapore
Singapore- Michael Naimark, Co-Founder of the MIT Media Lab, Apple Lab, Atari Lab, and Lucas Arts; Suresh Seetharaman Founder and President, Virgin Animation and Virgin Comics; and Jyri Salomaa, Head of Research, Nokia China, will be among the international mentors at X|Media|Lab Singapore from Sept. 28-30. Themed “Media aRt&d,” the workshop/conference will highlight the intersections between the creative and technological, turning creative digital media ideas into R&D projects, then … [Read more...] about Creative brains gather for X|Media|Lab Singapore
Second APEM Summit set for Oct. 17 – 18 in LA
The 2nd annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007, an executive-level conference and networking forum for the entertainment industries of Asia, will be held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles from Oct. 17 – 18. Hosted by Entertainment Asia Network (EAN), the event brings together Asian broadcasters, film and TV production and distribution houses, online game companies, mobile service providers, product manufacturers and legislative leaders to discuss ways to … [Read more...] about Second APEM Summit set for Oct. 17 – 18 in LA
Daniella Kilim promoted to VP New Media, Sandra Carter Global
Los Angeles- Daniella Kilim has been promoted to Vice President of New Media at Sandra Carter Global (SCG), responsible for building strategic relationships with Internet content aggregators as well as mobile and IPTV companies worldwide. Based in the company’s New York office, Kilim reports to Sandra Carter, President of SCG. Kilim joined SCG in 2003 as Executive Director of International Sales, responsible for securing media deals worldwide for the company’s leading properties. … [Read more...] about Daniella Kilim promoted to VP New Media, Sandra Carter Global
Australia – Singapore sign screen co-production agreement
Canberra- Australia’s Minister for the Arts, Senator George Brandis, and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Yeo, on Sept. 7 signed a joint Australia–Singapore film and television co-production agreement. The agreement will make both governments' film and television production incentives available to producers and will cover the production of new media projects. “Australia and Singapore already enjoy a strong bilateral relationship and this treaty with the … [Read more...] about Australia – Singapore sign screen co-production agreement
J:COM merges with Jupiter TV
Tokyo - Jupiter Telecommunications Co., the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan, merged with Jupiter TV Co., Ltd., the largest multiple channel operator in Japan, on Sept. 1, 2007. The merger will enable J:COM to further develop its content creation and distribution businesses to provide viewers with must-see programs and to create consistent services. Moreover, the merger will add value to the whole group by enabling J:COM to further strengthen its position in the multiple pay … [Read more...] about J:COM merges with Jupiter TV