Hong Kong’s The Standard reports that Authorities have slapped Sina Corp with a fine of 5.1 million yuan (HK$6.3 million) over "unhealthy and indecent content", the internet giant announced. The "administrative fine" was imposed by the Beijing Municipal Cultural Market Administrative Law Enforcement Unit, Sina said. Sina also said that the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television notified it that the company's "internet publication license and … [Read more...] about Sina fined 5.1 million yuan for indecent content
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TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
What were the main objectives for TVB to be present here this year? FILMART is a very important event — it’s the second largest TV and film industry exhibition in the world — and as the leading TV station in Hong Kong, we have to be present. And it’s also encouraged by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council) to promote the industry. Our role is quite special. We are a TV station, and we produce programmes ourselves. We have our own production team, our own TVB … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
HKTV denied a mobile service
The South China Morning Post reports that Hong Kong’s telecommunications watchdog and Ricky Wong Wai-kay of the Hong Kong Television Network sat down together on March 29 for the first time since a mobile television row broke out – and ended up farther apart. As the discussions reached a dead end, Wong sent an ultimatum to the Communications Authority (Ofca) threatening legal action in two weeks if no solution could be agreed on. The three-hour session marked the first proper … [Read more...] about HKTV denied a mobile service
TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
James Ross, CEO of Lightning International Thoughts about this year's Filmart: “It's a useful market even though there’s an emphasis on film, but I'm pleasantly surprised that TV content is in demand as well. There are quite a few major TV content distributors based in Hong Kong but I am surprised that they're not here. For us, it's been tremendously useful; and it helps we're based here.” Buyer sentiment: “Buyers are looking for unique programmes, something different. … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
Singapore brings over 190 hours of content to HK Filmart
Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will be leading 30 Singapore media companies to the 18th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), bringing over 190 hours of film and TV programmes. The Singapore delegation offers content from a wide range of genres – romance, drama, comedy, television documentaries, lifestyle travelogues, to food and cultural programmes, appealing in particular to Chinese audiences. These will be … [Read more...] about Singapore brings over 190 hours of content to HK Filmart
2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards set for Hong Kong in December
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced on March 17 that the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), will take place on December 3 in Hong Kong. “2014 MAMA returns to Hong Kong to leverage the city’s status as a focal point of Asian economy, trade, and cultural diversity,” said Shin Hyung-kwan, Executive Vice President of CJ E&M’s music channel Mnet. “Bringing together the experience and production know-how of CJ E&M as well as amazing passion of fans both … [Read more...] about 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards set for Hong Kong in December