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
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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
CMM-I and AMM to provide joint service
Beijing & Kuala Lumpur – China Media Monitor Intelligence, Ltd. (CMM-I) and Asia Media Monitoring Sdn. Bhd. (AMM) have unveiled a joint partnership to provide customized media industry information and intelligence to public relations and corporate communications practitioners. The two companies will work together to provide enhanced tools and services both regionally and in the Chinese market, for public relations and corporate communications professionals looking to disseminate … [Read more...] about CMM-I and AMM to provide joint service
MDA’s Michael Yap to speak at Pro Day Conference
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
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
