Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) is putting into effect guidelines to its Media Market Conduct Code (MMCC) from 1 March next year, offering greater protection for consumers. This move comes on the back of a growing Pay-TV market, which has seen the number of subscribers increase from 490,000 in Dec 2006 to more than 857,000 today, and also a 150 per cent increase in the number of Pay-TV channels over the last four years. Under the new guidelines, Pay-TV retailers may … [Read more...] about More protection for Singapore consumers
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Knocking on heaven’s door
Singapore – Angel’s Gate, Asia’s first business-focused reality television programme utilizing multiplatform technologies, has been launched. Produced by digital media company and new business accelerator Interactive SG, and supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), the show engages its audience through television, internet and mobile platforms. Ash Singh, Founder and CEO of Interactive SG, explained at the launch how this “360-degree” … [Read more...] about Knocking on heaven’s door
MDA revamps funding schemes
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has simplified its industry funding schemes from 46 to five MDA Grant Schemes, setting aside a total of S$88million for them. The new schemes are Development Assistance, which supports the creation and R&D of media products; Production Assistance, which supports the production of locally-made media content; Marketing Assistance, which provides grants to help companies and individuals market their offering; Talent Assistance, which helps media … [Read more...] about MDA revamps funding schemes
Singapore’s offerings at MIPTV 2011
Together with the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), Singapore companies bring to the Cannes event some 45 TV titles covering more than 200 hours of animation, factual and drama content. Nine of the Singapore companies (August Media, Bang Productions, Infinite Frameworks, MediaCorp, Ochre Pictures, Scrawl Studios, ScreenBox, Sitting In Pictures and Sparky Entertainment), will be offering a catalogue of animation series, factual documentaries and web-enabled interactive lifestyle … [Read more...] about Singapore’s offerings at MIPTV 2011
Singapore, Tiger Gate enter co-production agreement
Cannes - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and Tiger Gate Entertainment, a joint venture by Lionsgate and Saban Capital Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to commission a slate of multiplatform projects in the action, horror and thriller genres for markets worldwide over the next four years. This initiative marks the latest push to promote greater co-productions involving Singapore and international partners, and comes on top of the US$1.1 billion in private funds … [Read more...] about Singapore, Tiger Gate enter co-production agreement
MDA forms FutureMobile partner network with major mobile players
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is collaborating with key players from the mobile industry to launch the FutureMobile initiative. Comprising industry players such as SingTel, Nokia, Microsoft, MOZAT, Zingmobile, Qualcomm and Huawei, the partner network will work together to develop or distribute on-the-move media services and applications for the global market. Together with MDA, the network is seeking innovative content and application proposals focusing on games, … [Read more...] about MDA forms FutureMobile partner network with major mobile players