KAHA, a new Kiwi-made cloud-based software solution designed to make production simple by streamlining budgeting, scheduling, cash flow and staffing needs for film and television producers, celebrated its global launch at MIPCOM with a networking event. Founded by prolific New Zealand television producer Bailey Mackey, the man behind recent FremantleMedia format acquisition Sidewalk Karaoke as well as hit local series such as The GC, Marae and The Game Chef, KAHA’s innovative, effective, and … [Read more...] about New cloud-based software solution launched
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Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore returns
Reed Exhibitions, organiser of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore, has confirmed that this year’s edition of the leading entertainment content market in Asia will be held from December 3 – 6, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. ATF and ScreenSingapore is the hub for the TV and film industries to buy, sell, finance, distribute and co-produce across all entertainment platforms. Last year’s ATF and the 2nd edition of ScreenSingapore drew … [Read more...] about Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore returns
CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia, some of Asia’s largest information and communications technology (ICT) and media communications events, are set to return this year to showcase the latest technologies and trends for communications ecosystem. This year’s show will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore from June 18 – 21 and will have a special emphasis on content, as they bring together experts and exhibitors worldwide. The event will showcase the blend of … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
Singapore’s MDA develops initiative to fund local filmmakers
Singapore – The Singapore Film Commission (SFC), part of the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), has launched the New Talent Feature Grant (NTFG), an initiative that aims to help up-and-coming film directors start their careers in feature film-making. The NTFG supports film directors to produce their first feature films in a variety of genres, including those of artistic and cultural value, such as documentaries, festival-oriented works, and films in non-English languages … [Read more...] about Singapore’s MDA develops initiative to fund local filmmakers
Accedo partners maxdome to deliver next-gen SmartTV apps
Stockholm and Munich – Accedo, an enabler of Smart TV and IPTV applications, and maxdome, Germany’s leading video-on-demand (VOD) provider, are collaborating to develop next generation SmartTV apps for multiple platforms. The first official app being developed, the Panasonic VieraConnect application, gives viewers access to a vast catalogue of 45,000 video titles, including films, series, comedy shows, documentaries, music, and children’s programmes. The app is now available on … [Read more...] about Accedo partners maxdome to deliver next-gen SmartTV apps
News Corporation ups stake in Rotana Group
Hong Kong and New York – News Corporation has exercised the remaining half of its option to increase its stake in diversified media company Rotana Group, owned by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, to 18.97 percent from 14.53 percent by purchasing newly-issued shares in Rotana for $35 million. The transaction follows News Corporation’s acquisition of a 9.09 percent stake in Rotana Group in February 2010 and its exercising of the first half of its option to raise the … [Read more...] about News Corporation ups stake in Rotana Group
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