Singapore– The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has entered into a co-production arrangement with the Korean Broadcasting Commission (KBC) to foster greater collaboration among Singaporean and Korean broadcasters and media companies. The agreement was signed on June 21 by the Chairman of KBC, Dr Cho Chang Hyun and MDA Chairman, Dr Tan Chin Nam in conjunction with BroadcastAsia 2007 held in Singapore. Approved co-productions will be considered as national productions of the … [Read more...] about Singapore and Korea enter into co-production arrangement
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Singapore companies showcase Mobile TV, IPTV and HDTV technology at BroadcastAsia
Singapore– Singapore companies at BroadcastAsia (June 19-22) are showcasing new services, applications and tools in mobile broadcasting, IPTV and HDTV. Eight companies will introduce prototypes and concepts developed under the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s (MDA) Digital Technology Development Scheme (DTDS) that provides funding support for the development of original and innovative products or concepts. Themed “New Digital Media Landscape”, the 1,000 sq m … [Read more...] about Singapore companies showcase Mobile TV, IPTV and HDTV technology at BroadcastAsia
James Packer, former media mogul
Sydney- The Packer dynasty's reign in Australian media is over. James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the eastern States Nine Network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake in the company from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie is expected to become chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media … [Read more...] about James Packer, former media mogul
Korean animation on the upswing
Seoul- Korea's animation industry is currently the third largest behind the U.S. and Japan with most of the revenue generated from OEM (original equipment manufacturer), as opposed to original content, according to the Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA). While Korea has been an outsourcing destination for American, European and Japanese animation companies, KOCCA believes that is changing as original Korean works are on the rise. Korea's break-out animation action series Eon Kid (formerly … [Read more...] about Korean animation on the upswing
Standard put forward for mobile TV handsets in China
Beijing- The China Association for Standardization (CAS) has approved the China Digital Multimedia Broadcast mobile TV handset standard as the association standard, CSA158-2007. The new standard is based on DAB, a recommended standard of the radio, film, television, and AVS, a national standard released by the Standardization Administration of China. The CAS will submit the standard, which was mainly drafted by Telestone Technologies Corp. and several other companies, to the Standardization … [Read more...] about Standard put forward for mobile TV handsets in China
Microsoft Korea, SBSi and KT to pilot digital service
Seoul- Microsoft Korea is to develop a global media hub (GMH) service with KT and SBSi (digital media subsidiary of the Seoul Broadcasting System) to enable both content providers and content service providers to trade and deliver digital content. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by KT Future Technology Laboratory, SBSi and Microsoft Korea to jointly develop and test the pilot service. Microsoft Korea will provide the platform solution, technical advice and examine global business … [Read more...] about Microsoft Korea, SBSi and KT to pilot digital service