Philippines– The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) filed a Motion for Reconsideration at the Court of Appeals in Manila to reverse an appellate court decision to nullify search warrants issued against local cabler Telmarc Cable Corp. for acts of copyright infringement. Simon Twiston Davies, CASBAA Chief Executive Officer, believes the evidence submitted to the Regional Trial Court in 2005 is sufficient to have the judiciary reverse its ruling on the search … [Read more...] about CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.
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Disney’s High School Musical 2 to premiere Sept. 9
Singapore- High School Musical 2, sequel to the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie, will premiere on Disney Channel across Southeast Asia on Sept. 9 (1930hrs SIN/MAS, 1830hrs INA). The premiere is part of a High School Musical-themed weekend as the channel will also air High School Musical Concert and music video showcase High School Musical Around the World, as well as shows featuring members of the High School Musical cast in Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. … [Read more...] about Disney’s High School Musical 2 to premiere Sept. 9
MDA and KOCCA sign MOU to co-develop creative content industries
Singapore– The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and the Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) have inked an MOU to co-develop local creative content industries including media and digital media sectors by offering developmental programs and facilitating access to the global market. The agreement is expected to generate co-productions, training exchanges and joint marketing of content from Singaporean and Korean media companies. The MOU extends from four collaborations … [Read more...] about MDA and KOCCA sign MOU to co-develop creative content industries
Videofashion Network teams with M2B World
Singapore– Major fashion programming provider Videofashion Network has signed a five-year partnership with Singapore-based broadband entertainment provider M2B World Asia Pacific. In a deal that promises Made-for-Asia fashion TV shows and merchandizing, Videofashion Network’s programs will be available on the M2B service (M2B) from October 2007, adding to M2B’s offerings of more than 700 channels in Asia Pacific. M2B World also gains the rights to market and distribute … [Read more...] about Videofashion Network teams with M2B World
SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
Singapore– G9, a SingTel-led group of companies is to bid to build a high-speed broadband network in Australia. G9 will comprise SingTel’s Australian operation Optus, PowerTel, Macquarie Telecom Group, Soul, ii-Net and New Zealand Telecom Corp’s AAPT unit. Broadband is reportedly a hot topic in the run-up to Australia’s national elections, amid criticism that the country’s broadband speeds currently lag behind other nations. … [Read more...] about SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
Southern Star to join Fairfax Media empire
Sydney- Production and distribution group Southern Star will become a subsidiary of newspaper and online publisher Fairfax Media after its parent company Southern Cross Broadcasting (SCB) agreed to a takeover. The SCB board accepted a buy-out offer from Macquarie Media Group (MMG), which values SCB at A$1.35 billion (US$1.15 billion). Concurrently, MMG entered into an arrangement to on-sell to Fairfax Media the metropolitan radio stations, Southern Star, Satellite Music Australia, which supplies … [Read more...] about Southern Star to join Fairfax Media empire
