Scottsdale, Arizona- Worldwide DVD player shipments started to decline in 2006 while shipments of DVD recorders continued to rise steadily. Sales of DVD player units declined from 126.4 million in 2005 to 124.8 million in 2006, and DVD recorder sales rose from 14 million in 2005 to 16 million in 2006, according to high-tech market research firm In-Stat. Meanwhile, the format battle over the HD laser disc continues with no resolution in sight. “Currently, there is no clear-cut winner in the … [Read more...] about Global DVD recorder sales up, DVD player sales down
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Malaysia’s GameBrains signs multiple title deals
Kuala Lumpur– Malaysian-based video game developer GameBrains has signed a deal worth $US11.6 million to develop multiple titles on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS gaming consoles. The games, all based on well-known animated intellectual properties, will be developed on both platforms simultaneously, and will be distributed worldwide. “These projects will ensure our continued presence as one of Southeast Asia’s leading game developers, and drive our continued expansion for … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s GameBrains signs multiple title deals
KT’s Mega TV to roll out nationwide
Seoul- Korean telco and broadband operator KT announced Sept. 4 that its pre-IPTV service, Mega TV, will be available nationwide to its 6.5 million Megapass broadband subscribers. The company had been offering test services in Seoul and surrounding regions. Mega TV provides VOD and interactive TV services including an electronic program guide, but not real time broadcasting as in a full IPTV service due to regulatory limitations. Programming includes movies, sports, culture, animation, … [Read more...] about KT’s Mega TV to roll out nationwide
China Mobile rings up a deal with China Radio International
Beijing- China Mobile has signed a deal with China Radio International (CRI) to cooperate on mobile television service, using China Mobile’s GSM network platform and CRI’s content, which includes Olympics programs co-produced by Beijing TV Station and CRI. CRI is the third organization in mainland China to be granted a mobile television business license by China’s State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT), following Shanghai Media Group and CCTV International. … [Read more...] about China Mobile rings up a deal with China Radio International
BT boosts presence in China
Dalian/Shanghai - BT has announced the launch of a Technology and Service Centre based in Dalian and a Research & Development Centre based in Shanghai. Ben Verwaayen, CEO of BT Group, Francois Barrault, CEO of BT Global Services and Bill Lam, Vice President for North-East Asia, pointed to both centres as a further demonstration of the importance of the Chinese market to BT. BT’s Dalian Technology and Service Centre will provide software development as well as service delivery and a variety … [Read more...] about BT boosts presence in China
Australia – Singapore sign screen co-production agreement
Canberra- Australia’s Minister for the Arts, Senator George Brandis, and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Yeo, on Sept. 7 signed a joint Australia–Singapore film and television co-production agreement. The agreement will make both governments' film and television production incentives available to producers and will cover the production of new media projects. “Australia and Singapore already enjoy a strong bilateral relationship and this treaty with the … [Read more...] about Australia – Singapore sign screen co-production agreement