Petaling Jaya – TV3’s documentary Majalah 3: Penyelamat Khazanah Sabah, produced by Primeworks Studios, was honoured with the Best Video Documentary award at the 2014 Malaysian Journalists Night. The ceremony was held on the evening of April 18 at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The Best Video Documentary award recipients, producer, Irin Putri Azmi, and cinematographer, Jebat M. Roseli, won a total of RM 15,000. Since its first broadcast in 1985 on TV3, Majalah 3 continues to be one … [Read more...] about “Majalah 3” documentary wins MPI-Petronas Journalism Award
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MIPTV: Malaysia builds content development hub
Cannes, France – Malaysia has invested significantly in up-skilling local talents and facilitating state-of-the-art production facilities that are now attracting globally-recognised production companies to the country. The two-pronged strategy of providing attractive government assistance and rewarding private investment has reaped significant results as export of content produced in Malaysia has almost doubled in value over the past 24 months. Speaking at MIPTV in Cannes, Chairman of the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Malaysia builds content development hub
MIPTV: Malaysia to produce and adapt “Hi-5” format
Cannes – Hi-5 World has announced that they will be entering into a co-production venture with KRU Studios to produce a localised Hi-5 in Malaysia. Plans are underway to co-produce the 2nd Asian adaptation of the popular children’s programme in Bahasa Malaysia. The 1st year will start with 25 episodes. TV production is slated to start in July 2014 and is set to air around the 3rd quarter of 2014. Hi-5 World will involve top production personnel from Australia to work on the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Malaysia to produce and adapt “Hi-5” format
Astro delivers double digit growth in FY14
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) announced its results for the financial year ended January 31, 2014 on March 31. During the last 12 months, the Company achieved double digit growth; with revenue increasing by 12% from RM4.3bn to RM4.8bn, while EBITDA rose 16% from RM1.4bn to RM1.6bn. Tun Zaki Azmi, Chairman of Astro said, “The Company has executed strongly on its growth strategies and maintained its strong cash generation capabilities. We continue to deliver on … [Read more...] about Astro delivers double digit growth in FY14
ABNxcess plans for expansion in other regions
According to The Star and ABN News, digital cable network provider Asian Broadcasting Network (M) Sdn Bhd (ABNxcess) will be allocating RM 2 billion to upgrade and expand its services to other states in the next four years. It is part of the company’s plan to offer affordable internet and cable television to the masses. Its president and chief executive officer S. Sreedhar said that besides the Klang Valley and Johor, the company would be opening up branches in Malacca in May and Seremban … [Read more...] about ABNxcess plans for expansion in other regions
Malaysian animated film “Ribbit” ready for distribution
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Ribbit, a 3D animation comedy/adventure story about a frog with an identity crisis, is ready for delivery to distributors around the world. The film is voiced by popular Hollywood actors Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings, Tim Curry from The Hunt for Red October, international comedian Russell Peters and Cherami Leigh from Fast Food Nation. Ribbit — co-produced by KRU International (Malaysia) and Crest Animation Studios … [Read more...] about Malaysian animated film “Ribbit” ready for distribution