Ericsson has received favorable rulings from the relevant competition authorities to acquire all outstanding shares in Tandberg Television. Furthermore, no material adverse change has occurred. Consequently, all conditions in the terms and conditions set out in the offer document, dated February 26, 2007, have been met and Ericsson will complete the offer in accordance with the offer document. Settlement for the shares submitted in the voluntary public cash offer is expected to take place on or … [Read more...] about Ericsson completes voluntary cash offer for Tandberg Television
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Malaysia’s Les’ Copaque signs US$7 million deal with China’s Zhongnan Group to co-produce 3D animation feature
Hangzhou– Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), has helped Les’ Copaque Production Sdn Bhd, an MSC Malaysia Status Company in development, production and management of animation-related Intellectual Property, clinch a US$7 million deal with China's Zhongnan Group Animation Video Co. Ltd. to co-produce a 90-min 3D animation feature titled 36 Strategem - Essential Art of War. Initiated at MIPTV, the Memorandum of Agreement has been signed concurrently with the 3rd China … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Les’ Copaque signs US$7 million deal with China’s Zhongnan Group to co-produce 3D animation feature
SARFT bans filming in natural reserves and historic sites
Beijing- China's top authority for radio, film and television has issued an edict banning film and television crews shooting in China's natural reserves, scenic areas and historic sites. Chinese media reports say this is a response to increasingly disordered film and TV productions that have caused substantial environmental damage. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) said filming will be totally prohibited in core areas of all natural reserves, scenic spots and … [Read more...] about SARFT bans filming in natural reserves and historic sites
KBS and NHK co-produce HD doc Asian Corridor in Heaven
Cannes- KBS and NHK are co-producing Asian Corridor in Heaven, an HD documentary on Caravan Road, the ancient trade route. The deal was formalized at MIPTV; production of the 6 X 60min series is expected to be completed by this autumn. The documentary will follow Caravan Road as a trade route for Chinese tea and Tibetan horses, and as an intersection of culture, religion, language and people which is protected by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site. The 5,000km route begins in Sichuan and … [Read more...] about KBS and NHK co-produce HD doc Asian Corridor in Heaven
Southern Star and Malaysia’s Creative License sign co-production and distribution deal worth US$10 million
Cannes– The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) led 30 Malaysian companies to MIPTV and helped Creative Licence Sdn. Bhd. secure a co-production and worldwide distribution deal for its 2D animation series (52 x 11 min), Hairy Legs, with Australia’s Southern Star Entertainment Pty Ltd. Creative Licence’s agreement with the sixth largest international distributor of English language programmes outside US is valued at US$10 million with production to take place in … [Read more...] about Southern Star and Malaysia’s Creative License sign co-production and distribution deal worth US$10 million
Singapore Pavilion to offer over 50 HD titles at MIPTV
Singapore- The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is leading 21 companies at MIPTV 2007, featuring a record showcase of more than 50 Singapore-made HDTV and animation programmes. The Singapore contingent includes production houses Beach House Pictures, Big Communications, Cubix International, Lingan Mill, Media Freaks, Omens Studio, Peach Blossom, Pics Talk, Scrawl Studios, Sunrise Entertainment The Right Angle Media, Threesixzero Productions, Upside Down Concepts; as well as … [Read more...] about Singapore Pavilion to offer over 50 HD titles at MIPTV