Canberra- Australia’s Minister for the Arts, Senator George Brandis, and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Yeo, today 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 Government of … [Read more...] about Australia – Singapore screen co-production agreement signed
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MDeC’s Buyer Fly-In Program closed $US110 million worth of deals
Kuala Lumpur- The inaugural Buyer Fly-In Program by Malaysia's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) resulted in 23 Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) for content co-production and development worth some RM385 million ($US110.4 million) signed between Malaysian companies and buyers from US, Europe and Asia. In addition to 9 MoAs signed by Malaysia’s Rocket Fish with partners from the US, Ireland, Hungary and Singapore, Marcera Technology formalized deals with Hong Kong-based Moffy Ltd, … [Read more...] about MDeC’s Buyer Fly-In Program closed $US110 million worth of deals
India media stocks rocked
New Delhi: Leading media stocks have taken a battering in India amid growing concern over heightened competition, fragmentation and rising costs in the media sector. A group of seven leading companies in broadcasting, print, movies and pay-TV, with a combined market capitalization of $US10 billion, is trading 26% lower than recent highs, and some have lost as much as 50%, according to Media Partners Asia. "Another round of corrections is needed to make valuations more palatable, especially as … [Read more...] about India media stocks rocked
France-Canada-Singapore co-prod Manon “Queen of Animals” to launch at MIPCOM
France’s Cyber Group Animation is collaborating with Canada’s Sardine Productions and Singapore’s Peach Blossom Media, as well as distributor Planet Nemo on animation series Manon “Queen of Animals”. Manon “Queen of Animals” is based on books by Gerard Moncomble and Nadine Rouviere, chronicling Manon’s fantastical life at the farm with her animal friends. The series is aimed at kids aged 2–6. Commissioned by French channel Tiji and … [Read more...] about France-Canada-Singapore co-prod Manon “Queen of Animals” to launch at MIPCOM
Australia’s ABC TV names Brooke-Hunt Executive Head of Children’s
Sydney- Veteran Australian children's television producer/distributor Tim Brooke-Hunt has been appointed ABC TV’s newly created Executive Head of Children’s. Brooke-Hunt, who will take up the position on Sept. 12, has produced a slew of animated and live action series including Blinky Bill, Yakkity Yak, Old Tom and L’il Horrors. He has worked with leading Australian production companies including Yoram Gross, Beyond International, New World Pictures and Burbank Films, and … [Read more...] about Australia’s ABC TV names Brooke-Hunt Executive Head of Children’s
Content conundrum in Asia: show some respect!
As multi-national media companies turn with increasing interest towards Asia for their next phase of growth the focus on intellectual property, its respect and protection gains ever more profile and importance. Yet for those of us who trade not in tangible goods or services but in creative ideas, concepts and formats, navigating the cultural landscape throws up many new and often unexpected challenges. … [Read more...] about Content conundrum in Asia: show some respect!