Whale TV, the leading independent TV operating system, has announced new licensing partnerships with five TV brands: Aiwa, Blaupunkt, EFL, ONVO and JVC. These TV brands will start using Whale OS 10, the company’s latest-generation television operating system, for their upcoming smart TV models. Whale TV also announced Moka as a new Whale OS 10 turnkey ODM partner, to its expanding roster of ODMs. Whale TV now works with 40+ TV brands, including Akai, Philips and RCA, who leverage Whale OS 10 for … [Read more...] about Whale TV Expands Global Footprint with New TV Brand Partnerships in Europe, Brazil, and Australia
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SGIFF 2025 Breaks Box Office Record with 44 Sold-Out Screenings and A 33% Increase in Tickets Sold
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025 hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), closed its 36th edition on a historic high on 7 December, setting a new festival record with 44 sold-out screenings. For the third consecutive year, SGIFF achieved a new box office record, with ticket sales rising 33% from 2024. This year, the festival also saw its strongest turnout with a 28.7% increase in participation compared to last … [Read more...] about SGIFF 2025 Breaks Box Office Record with 44 Sold-Out Screenings and A 33% Increase in Tickets Sold
AVIA Announces Election of Two New Board Directors
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has announced the election of two newly elected Board Directors, K. Aravamudhan, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Legal, JioStar and Vivek Couto, Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director, Media Partners Asia. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of the media landscape will bring valuable insights to AVIA’s strategic direction and industry advocacy efforts. The association is also pleased to confirm the re-election of Emily Yri, … [Read more...] about AVIA Announces Election of Two New Board Directors
IMDA Launches Talent Accelerator Programme to Develop Singapore’s Media Industry Talent, Grow Original IPs and Expand Global Partnerships
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a new development programme, the Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP), to support Singapore’s media industry. This is an approximately S$200 million programme that will run for three years and is a major commitment to develop our creative talent, strengthen co-production partnerships, and build a more resilient media industry. Through TAP, IMDA aims to bring a sharper focus on global distribution as well as genre-driven Intellectual … [Read more...] about IMDA Launches Talent Accelerator Programme to Develop Singapore’s Media Industry Talent, Grow Original IPs and Expand Global Partnerships
Bomanbridge Media Licenses Over 250 Hours of Factual Content Across Asia Pacific
International content distribution and production company Bomanbridge Media closed over 250 hours of factual sales across Asia Pacific for its broad catalogue of programming in the lead-up to ATF 2025. Across the pan-regional landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery Asia acquired Chefs Uncut (6×30’) and Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets (6×30’), while BBC Studios Asia picked up The Great Wall with Ash Dykes (6×60’). Across Southeast Asia, Thai Public Broadcast Services (TPBS) licensed more than … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media Licenses Over 250 Hours of Factual Content Across Asia Pacific
Bomanbridge Media Secures Deal with Nat Geo & Discovery for The Secret World of Snakes
International distributor, Bomanbridge Media has struck several major broadcast agreements for their brand-new, blue-chip wildlife series, The Secret World of Snakes. The Secret World of Snakes (3 x 60’), a co-production between Bomanbridge Media, South Africa’s Lion Mountain Media and China Media Group(CMG), will debut in China on CMG’s CCTV 9 in early 2026. The three-parter has also been picked up by National Geographic for EMEA and Discovery Asia. The series is slated to air on Nat Geo … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media Secures Deal with Nat Geo & Discovery for The Secret World of Snakes
