Reed Exhibitions Singapore (RX Singapore), announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Generation Experience Pte Ltd, allowing it to organize the Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) events. SGCC was last held in December 2019, attracting 50,000 attendees; the 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19. With this arrangement, pop culture fans around the region can look forward to returning to the home of their fandom and once again sharing their collective love for all aspects of pop … [Read more...] about Reed Exhibitions Singapore licenses Singapore Comic Con event to Generation Experience
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iQIYI International pushes for expansion with new headquarters in Singapore
Global streaming service iQIYI has signaled its international expansion ambitions and further investment in Southeast Asia by launching its new international headquarters at Robinson Road in Singapore. Speaking from their new office, the entertainment technology company reaffirmed its commitment to the region, after having announced its plans to capture global audiences during this year’s Asia TV Forum and Market (“ATF”). “Despite the current global climate in 2020, we see an opportunity for … [Read more...] about iQIYI International pushes for expansion with new headquarters in Singapore
Singapore’s Robot Playground and Malaysia’s R&D launch animated anthology ‘Spectrum’ on Viddsee
Singapore-based Robot Playground Media and Malaysia’s The R&D Studio, in partnership with online video platform Viddsee, have launched a new anthology of animated short films titled SPECTRUM. SPECTRUM is an anthology comprising of seven short films - directed by seven filmmakers from Singapore and Malaysia - that explore themes of family, relationship, and social realities on both sides of the Causeway. The collaboration is the first of its kind between animation studios from both … [Read more...] about Singapore’s Robot Playground and Malaysia’s R&D launch animated anthology ‘Spectrum’ on Viddsee
The Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore officially opens its virtual doors on 1 December
The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore, which are part of the annual Singapore Media Festival (SMF) have officially kicked off today, 1 December 2020. Present at the ATF’s opening ceremony, which was broadcasted live from the MBS Hybrid Broadcast Studio in Singapore were Mr. Yeh Chien Ee, President of Reed Exhibitions in APAC, and Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister of Communications and Information Singapore who delivered the opening remarks. Mr. Yeh said, “This edition of the ATF will … [Read more...] about The Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore officially opens its virtual doors on 1 December
Vidcon Asia goes digital with first-ever Vidcon Now Asia global sessions this December
VidCon, the world’s largest celebration of online video and digital creators, launched VidCon Now, an ongoing digital experience this past summer. For the first time, this December, VidCon Asia will program local VidCon Now sessions featuring industry leaders and talent, as an event of the Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The sessions will launch on December 3, with new VidCon Now Asia sessions programmed afterwards on a bi-weekly basis. The … [Read more...] about Vidcon Asia goes digital with first-ever Vidcon Now Asia global sessions this December
Asian storytelling, reimagined: New genres, fresh opportunities for Asian creators at the Singapore Media Festival 2020
The seventh edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns in a hybrid format this year, presenting a refreshed lineup that will propel Asian stories to a global audience. The 11-day Festival will bring together the region’s best talents through a mix of physical and virtual programmes that showcase the sector’s ingenuity, creativity, and resilience and presents diverse experiences that reimagine Asian storytelling. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), SMF takes … [Read more...] about Asian storytelling, reimagined: New genres, fresh opportunities for Asian creators at the Singapore Media Festival 2020
