Toronto - Cookie Jar, one of the leading independent producers of children's entertainment and consumer products, continues its worldwide expansion with the opening of an office in South Korea. CJ Lee has been appointed vice president, distribution and will handle television sales and develop licensing programs in South Korea. Lee will report to Hideki Kunugiyama, Managing Director of CPLG Asia/Pacific. Lee will focus on production and development opportunities in South Korea and throughout … [Read more...] about Cookie Jar appoints CJ Lee VP Distribution, South Korea
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Singapore-China-Korea co-production first out of MDA International Film Fund
Los Angeles - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) announced the first film to receive support under its International Film Fund that was launched at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Neon Sign the first Singapore-China-Korea film co-production, will be directed by Korean Pil Gam-Sung (‘Musa’) and is scheduled for release in 2011. Backed by Asian film powerhouses CJ Entertainment and Beijing Polybona Film Distribution Co. Ltd, with support from MDA, Neon Sign will be … [Read more...] about Singapore-China-Korea co-production first out of MDA International Film Fund
Playboy pushes all the right buttons
“Playboy TV’s distribution via mobile in the region has worked successfully in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Korea and Japan with erotic content, and the Playboy TV Channel streaming as a 24/7 channel on the mobile platforms,” explains Lanny Huang, general manager, Playboy TV Asia and Japan. “For example in Hong Kong,” she says, “the same pay-TV channel has been shown on Hutchison 3G for more than three years as the exact same feed on PCCW Now TV. Playboy TV is … [Read more...] about Playboy pushes all the right buttons
Labour exchange
Based upon public perception, some broadcasters would appear to have weathered the last year better than others. Some have had their restructuring played out very publically, others have been more covert in their non-replacement of staff, while others claim, and some seemingly rightly so, that operational leanness has seen them through this, and previous downturns. The biggest story of the past few months, and the worst kept secret given that TVAplus reported it back in January 2009, was the … [Read more...] about Labour exchange
SPENA’s E! trip
At a socialite-studded occasion in Singapore, Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) and Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia (SPENA) celebrated the latter’s appointment as regional ad sales rep for E! Entertainment Television in South East Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG said, “Having reached a milestone in growth and distribution, the next logical step for E! is partnering with a regional ad sales group. Asian … [Read more...] about SPENA’s E! trip
Newly-expressed interest delays ProtoStar auction
The 14 October 2009 auction-date of ProtoStar 1 became the deadline for bidders to express preliminary interest. At press time, bids were due 23 October, with the auction rescheduled for 29 October. Industry sources say interest has been such that the ProtoStar 1 satellite could sell for at least double its original estimated price, and the auction of ProtoStar 2 could also be delayed. Auction was organized after Bermuda-based ProtoStar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2009. July … [Read more...] about Newly-expressed interest delays ProtoStar auction