LONDON – Koko Rose Media has announced a ground-breaking deal that will see its arts and lifestyle property Deer Little Forest brand five indoor activity theme parks across Thailand, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Currently under construction, the first park is scheduled to open in Bangkok in June 2019. The agreement was brokered by Tokyo-based Honmoku File, headed by Nobutaka Nagai, former agent for Disney’s park attractions in Japan, DisneySea and Disneyland Japan. The deal is … [Read more...] about “Deer Little Forest” heads to theme parks across Asia
Malaysia
Animasia Studio inks partnerships with multiple companies worldwide
CYBERJAYA – Animasia Studio, Malaysian award-winning animation studio, has announced multiple licensing deals with worldwide licensees using their "Chuck Chicken" brand in the recent Kre8tif! Conference in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. New partners include IndieCo Group, Kidz World, Foodie4U and Multi Capital Network. Firstly, Animasia Studio has inked a partnership deal with Australia's IndieCo Group’s “Koala Pop Korn” and “Easy Website in a Box” to be sold and distributed within the … [Read more...] about Animasia Studio inks partnerships with multiple companies worldwide
Astro launches first 4K UHD broadcast in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Astro has achieved a historic milestone with the launch of Malaysia’s first live 4K UHD broadcast. The media company showcased live Premier League games, of Liverpool vs West Ham and Arsenal vs Man City in the country’s first 4K UHD broadcast for football fans at its partner food and beverage outlet Souled Out. Football fans can check out the list of participating outlets showing Astro’s 4K UHD here. The list is expected to grow over the next few weeks and F&B … [Read more...] about Astro launches first 4K UHD broadcast in Malaysia
Astro partners with SmartStudy
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian content and consumer company Astro has signed a strategic partnership with SmartStudy, a Seoul-based global entertainment company, for its hit animated characters including Pinkfong and Baby Shark, over multiple fronts from merchandising to character licensing and signature events in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Astro enjoys a strong kids and parents fan base through original shows, and Pinkfong will join its list of wonderful characters such as Didi … [Read more...] about Astro partners with SmartStudy
“The Garden of Evening Mists” begins filming in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Astro Shaw and its partners HBO Asia and FINAS have announced that filming has commenced for Tan Twan Eng’s award winning novel, The Garden of Evening Mists in various locations in Malaysia including the scenic landscapes of Cameron Highland’s famed tea plantations. Taiwanese award-winning filmmaker and director Tom Lin will direct The Garden of Evening Mists, alongside a star-studded cast including Lee Sinje, Hiroshi Abe, John Hannah, David Oakes, Serene Lim and Tan … [Read more...] about “The Garden of Evening Mists” begins filming in Malaysia
Football Malaysia LLP selects Ideal Systems for live production
KUALA LUMPUR – The Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP), owners of the Malaysian Football League (MFL), have signed up Ideal Systems for three years of live production of the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for leading OTT operator iflix. Owned by the 24-member clubs of the Malaysia Football League, FMLLP commenced live production with Ideal in February 2018 and will continue to November 2020. FMLLP has five Malaysian football entities under its jurisdiction, … [Read more...] about Football Malaysia LLP selects Ideal Systems for live production
