Cannes, France – FINAS is looking to spearhead Malaysia as the creative content hub of the region through a dynamic ecosystem in digital and broadcast content at MIPCOM. FINAS continues its ongoing tradition of supporting local talents by promoting Malaysia’s creative content on the international stage. In addition to this, the country commitment to support local and attract foreign artist and production companies under the “Film in Malaysia Incentive” is a landmark … [Read more...] about Malaysia at MIPCOM
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Singapore’s Moving Visuals International signs joint venture at MIPCOM
Cannes – SPARK, Astro Malaysia, Malaysia’s consumer media group, and Singapore-based Moving Visuals International (MVI), have signed a joint venture to set-up Asia’s first dedicated HD factual and documentary channel, SPARK ASIA. The Channel, which will go live in the first half of 2015, will offer a wide variety of exclusive Asian and global HD content. In addition, SPARK ASIA will empower the local community of producers and filmmakers by offering an alternative platform to … [Read more...] about Singapore’s Moving Visuals International signs joint venture at MIPCOM
“The Voice” and “The Blacklist” rated No.1
Singapore – AXN, Asia’s home of thrilling entertainment, premiered the latest seasons of series The Voice and The Blacklist to top ratings. Collectively in the markets of Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, the seventh season of The Voice and the second season of The Blacklist both rated as the No.1 show across all English GE channels in their timeslots among pay-TV audiences. The Blacklist In Malaysia, The Voice season 7 won the timeslot among approximately 70 English language … [Read more...] about “The Voice” and “The Blacklist” rated No.1
“My Nick Jr.” expands to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), announced that My Nick Jr. will next launch in Malaysia via its collaboration with Telekom Malaysia Berhad™ IPTV service, HyppTV by end of the year, making it the second Asian market to launch and its first introduction in Southeast Asia. My Nick Jr. was recently launched in China. A first of its kind personalised edutainment kids’ service created by … [Read more...] about “My Nick Jr.” expands to Malaysia
TBS announces “Find the Wasabi!”
Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc. (TBS) announced its latest Japanese co-production venture, Find the Wasabi! at a press conference held in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on September 18. The 2nd season of Find the Wasabi!, an original format presented at MIPTV in April 2014, is being launched as a collaboration between TBS and Primeworks Studios as main co-producers, and welcoming on board Singaporean broadcaster Mediacorp and Thai broadcaster GMM Grammy as associate producers. … [Read more...] about TBS announces “Find the Wasabi!”
“KL Zombi” premieres internationally at PiFan 2014
Petaling Jaya – KL Zombi made headway into South Korea and won the hearts and minds of audiences for its first international premiere at Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) 2014 in South Korea on July 20 and 25. The movie, which was released in Malaysian theatres on August 29, 2013, was screened under the World Fantastic Cinema section, a section showcasing the very latest of horror, sci-fi, thriller, action and fantasy films across the globe on July 20 and … [Read more...] about “KL Zombi” premieres internationally at PiFan 2014