Singapore – The final showdown of Muay Thai reality show The Contender Asia will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday April 12 2008, according to one of the show’s executive producers, Imagine Omnimedia’s Riaz Mehta. The finale will be staged to coincide with the last episode of the show, which is currently airing across Asia on AXN. The winner will be crowned Contender Champion and take away a prize pool of US$250,000. The victory will also be recognized by … [Read more...] about Singapore finale for The Contender Asia
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HBO takes majority stake in HBO Asia
Singapore – Home Box Office Inc. (HBO), Time Warner’s US-based premium cable TV programming subsidiary has taken a majority stake in its Asian joint-venture company HBO Asia. Previously held by HBO, NBC Universal, Paramount Films and Sony Pictures Entertainment, HBO Asia is owned by HBO and Paramount under the new equity structure. HBO’s strong performance and brand recognition in Asia was the driving force behind HBO’s decision to acquire a majority stake in HBO Asia. … [Read more...] about HBO takes majority stake in HBO Asia
Singapore Tourism Board boost for The Contender Asia
Singapore – The Contender Asia has received a timely endorsement from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) with its inclusion into the Film in Singapore! Scheme. Initiated by the STB, the scheme aims to encourage filmmakers and TV producers to film and produce quality movies and TV programs in the Lion City. Winnie Pua, STB’s Director, Brand Management said, “The combination of Imagine OmniMedia, Mark Burnett Productions and DreamWorks SKG coupled with the proven US Contender … [Read more...] about Singapore Tourism Board boost for The Contender Asia
HBO Films’ The Pacific set to roll Down Under
Production of The Pacific, a 10-hour miniseries chronicling the US marines who fought in the Pacific during World War 2, will begin on August 13 in Australia as a co-production between HBO Films in association with Playtone and DreamWorks Television, and Australia's Seven Network. Shooting through mid-2008, the mini is executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman, the creative team behind the Emmy-winning 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. The production is based at … [Read more...] about HBO Films’ The Pacific set to roll Down Under