Hong Kong – 27 Malaysian creative multimedia companies led by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) have clinched deals worth RM93 million (US$26.9 million) in the recently concluded Hong Kong Filmart (March 20-23, 2007). 8 memorandums of agreements (MoAs) were signed: MSC Malaysia status company, Elemental Ventures Sdn Bhd will co-produce a DVD and … [Read more...] about Bountiful outing for Malaysian creative companies at Hong Kong Filmart
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ANYTIME expanding deals to include SVOD, India and China
Singapore- ANYTIME Pte Ltd., Asia’s largest video-on-demand channel, has extended its long-term deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution to encompass subscription V0D as well as Internet distribution rights for NBC Universal feature films. The deal also includes the addition of two new territories in India and China.This follows arrangements with Sony and Warner for Internet rights to their films. “We are pursuing a range of rights extensions with all our … [Read more...] about ANYTIME expanding deals to include SVOD, India and China
Bed of Roses and docs secure financing in Oz
Sydney- Bed of Roses, a six-part drama series for ABC TV, and 10 documentaries on diverse subjects such as baby boomers, asylum seekers and endangered birds, have secured funding from Film Finance Corp. Australia. Bed of Roses, from McLeod’s Daughters writers Jutte Goetze and Elizabeth Coleman, follows the adventures of spoilt, rich, city-dweller Louisa Atherton, who is forced to move back to her tiny hometown when her husband dies in the arms of another woman, leaving her and two teenage … [Read more...] about Bed of Roses and docs secure financing in Oz
Nickelodeon Australia developing a safe-predictive text engine
Sydney- Nickelodeon is developing a new application for a safe-predictive text engine to ensure the security and suitability of content on its web site. Hugh Baldwin, Digital Media Director, Nickelodeon Australia, said this will enable viewers to chat online with their friends and other kids in community, but with limits on vocabulary. “This is an example of how we're trying to provide the freedoms and the great fun that can be had online, but at the same time, taking into account … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon Australia developing a safe-predictive text engine
ABC Island a new destination for Second Life
Sydney- The ABC was the first Australian media organisation to establish a presence in Second Life (secondlife.com) when ABC Island opened for visitors, initially on a trial basis, on March 19. Second Life is a 3D virtual environment created by US-based Linden Lab in 2003. Within the computer-rendered world, 'residents' can explore a territory larger than 42,000 acres in real-world scale, where they can create their own identity (an 'avatar') and interact with others in a … [Read more...] about ABC Island a new destination for Second Life
RTHK not viewed as the foundation for a new independent pubcaster
Hong Kong – An independent public service broadcasting review committee has recommended that Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) not be the foundation of the proposed independent pubcaster, to avoid inheriting the government department’s bureaucratic structure and work culture.There has been widespread concern over RTHK’s editorial independence as it operates within the government under the Broadcasting Authority and receives direct government funding. RTHK runs seven radio … [Read more...] about RTHK not viewed as the foundation for a new independent pubcaster