For the Hollywood majors, these are the best of times in Asia-Pacific, both as a distributor and, increasingly, as a producer of local content, either solo or as joint ventures. Sales to cable and satellite channels are booming, although securing primetime deals with many of the major free-to-air broadcasters in the region is as elusive as ever. And while the business of selling programming to new media platforms is relatively small potatoes, it’s incremental revenue for the … [Read more...] about Prime time for Hollywood studios in Asia-Pacific
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Ericsson completes voluntary cash offer for Tandberg Television
Ericsson has received favorable rulings from the relevant competition authorities to acquire all outstanding shares in Tandberg Television. Furthermore, no material adverse change has occurred. Consequently, all conditions in the terms and conditions set out in the offer document, dated February 26, 2007, have been met and Ericsson will complete the offer in accordance with the offer document. Settlement for the shares submitted in the voluntary public cash offer is expected to take place on or … [Read more...] about Ericsson completes voluntary cash offer for Tandberg Television
Malaysia’s Les’ Copaque signs US$7 million deal with China’s Zhongnan Group to co-produce 3D animation feature
Hangzhou– Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), has helped Les’ Copaque Production Sdn Bhd, an MSC Malaysia Status Company in development, production and management of animation-related Intellectual Property, clinch a US$7 million deal with China's Zhongnan Group Animation Video Co. Ltd. to co-produce a 90-min 3D animation feature titled 36 Strategem - Essential Art of War. Initiated at MIPTV, the Memorandum of Agreement has been signed concurrently with the 3rd China … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Les’ Copaque signs US$7 million deal with China’s Zhongnan Group to co-produce 3D animation feature
Korean TV to go all-digital by 2012
Seoul- Digital TV broadcasting services will supersede the analogue TV system in Korea by 2012, according to Minister of Information and Communication Roh Jun-hyong and Korean Broadcasting Commission Chairman Cho Chang-hyun. A special bill providing for full digitalization of terrestrial TV is being prepared by the commission's Digital Broadcasting Promotion Committee. It aims to finalize the bill this year after it wins approval from the National Assembly. The bill will require broadcasters to … [Read more...] about Korean TV to go all-digital by 2012
SARFT bans filming in natural reserves and historic sites
Beijing- China's top authority for radio, film and television has issued an edict banning film and television crews shooting in China's natural reserves, scenic areas and historic sites. Chinese media reports say this is a response to increasingly disordered film and TV productions that have caused substantial environmental damage. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) said filming will be totally prohibited in core areas of all natural reserves, scenic spots and … [Read more...] about SARFT bans filming in natural reserves and historic sites
UTV’s Kong wins top toon award at FICCI Frames
Mumbai- UTV Toons' 3D feature film Kong Returns to the Jungle won the best-animated feature film award at the BAF Awards during FICCI Frames 2007. Kong Returns to the Jungle was produced by BKN New Media of New York, and animated by UTV Toons. The winner was selected from 360 entries from 18 countries. The movie features original songs and music with 3D animation. The story revolves around protagonist Kong and his brother Jason, as Kong is captured after being revived via cloning and sent to … [Read more...] about UTV’s Kong wins top toon award at FICCI Frames
