Paris – Reed MIDEM announced that Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group, have been named as MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year - the first time that two industry leaders have jointly received the award since its creation in 1989. Walden and Newman will be honoured at a gala dinner for international entertainment executives to be held at the InterContinental Carlton Cannes on 7 October. Launched in 1989 to recognise outstanding career achievements in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year
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‘Fox Formats Lab’ in Singapore
Singapore – Documentary producers in Singapore are set for an opportunity of a lifetime with FOX Formats Lab, the latest initiative between FOX International Channels (FIC) and the Media Development Authority (MDA). A unique initiative devised by FIC in a first-of-its-kind partnership with MDA, FOX Formats Lab was conceived to support the development of local content production talent and ramp up creation of international TV content by local production companies. The initial phase of the … [Read more...] about ‘Fox Formats Lab’ in Singapore
iflix secures top line content deals
Kuala Lumpur – iflix announced it has entered into multiple content agreements with Hollywood’s top studios, including Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution (Fox), BBC Worldwide (BBC), and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD) to offer iflix subscribers the best in television and film programming. The catalogue deals feature award-winning TV series such as: • Fox’s Homeland and American Horror Story; • The longest running sci-fi TV show in … [Read more...] about iflix secures top line content deals
Astro goes beyond
Kuala Lumpur – For the first time, Astro sports customers are now able to experience all the best local, regional and global LIVE sporting events beyond TV to Astro on the Go (AOTG) via tablets, smartphones and laptops. Astro announced that all Astro SuperSport, Fox Sports and Eurosport channels are now available on its AOTG platform, thus offering sports fans the convenience of anytime, anywhere viewing. Astro also has plans to strengthen its sports proposition for all Malaysians … [Read more...] about Astro goes beyond
mm2 and Fox launches Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演)
Singapore – mm2 Entertainment Pte. Ltd. announced that it will launch the Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演) in Singapore, together with FOX International Channels’ flagship Chinese movies channel, SCM (衛視電影å°). This competition is an initiative aimed at developing new talent in the local film industry as well as providing aspiring directors with opportunities to showcase their potential. “You reap what you sow. For the local film industry to grow … [Read more...] about mm2 and Fox launches Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演)
Marvista Entertainment licenses over 70 hours of new content
Los Angeles, CA − MarVista Entertainment (MVE) has finalised a roster of deals with key media partners across Asia for a slate of new movies that originally debuted at MIPCOM last year. “MarVista delivers on its promise to provide quality entertainment that engages the viewing audience, and finalising these new licensing deals with respected partners such as Fox, NBC and Mediaquest attests to that,” commented Vanessa Shapiro, EVP, Global Distribution, on making the … [Read more...] about Marvista Entertainment licenses over 70 hours of new content