Sydney- Dominant telco Telstra has launched BigPondTV, offering an array of TV series, made-for-mobile programs, sports and music videos, on its Next G™ mobile network. The initial line-up includes South Park, local satire The Chaser's War on Everything, The Shield, Beavis & Butt-Head, Jackass, Pimp My Ride, SpongeBob Squarepants and Family Guy, plus an exclusive 'behind-the-scenes' series from pop group Silverchair. Among the major sporting events on offer are AFL and NRL matches and V8 … [Read more...] about BigPond TV launches on mobile phones Down Under
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Seven keynotes to be delivered by industry leaders at MIPCOM 2007
Paris– Audiovisual and digital content market MIPCOM 2007 to be held October 8-12 in Cannes will feature seven industry leaders delivering keynotes in the conference programme. MIPCOM 2007's Personality of the Year, Leslie Moonves, President & CEO, CBS Corporation, will deliver the opening keynote. Subhash Chandra, Founder & Chairman of The Zee Network and Essel Group of Companies, will look at the growth of the Indian TV market and the impact of new technology. Ronnie Screwvala, Founder & … [Read more...] about Seven keynotes to be delivered by industry leaders at MIPCOM 2007
Quarter of global web users participate in online gaming
Almost 217 million people worldwide visited online gaming web sites in May 2007, according to comScore’s World Metrix report. That’s up almost 17% from May 2006, and represents 28% of the total worldwide online population aged 15 and older. Bob Ivins of comScore said, "The fact that these web sites are pulling in over a quarter of the total worldwide Internet population shows what a global phenomenon gaming has become. The potential of the online gaming arena should be especially … [Read more...] about Quarter of global web users participate in online gaming
DragonLord takes flight as 3D animated feature
Malaysia’s Netcarbon Sdn Bhd and Hong Kong’s Bubble Mon Licensing (International) Co. Ltd. are co-producing DragonLord, a 3-D animated feature aimed at the 7-25 year old demographic. Pic is the first fruit of an MoA concluded by the two parties at Hong Kong Filmart 2007 for co-productions and post production services. An action adventure which mixes science with ancient Asian myths, focusing on the race against time to stop the world from annihilation at the hands of an ancient evil, … [Read more...] about DragonLord takes flight as 3D animated feature
Online music provider 5fad.com sues Baidu.com
Hangzhou-based online music provider 5fad.com is suing search engine Baidu.com, alleging copyright violation of more than 1,000 songs owned by 5fad.com in what could be the largest intellectual property rights case in China. The music provider is demanding compensation of RMB 100 million (US$13.2 million). "We have repeatedly asked Baidu to remove its links to our music in accordance with regulations," Guo Zheng, marketing manager of 5fad, told Interfax. "However, Baidu has not complied with our … [Read more...] about Online music provider 5fad.com sues Baidu.com
Lucky numbers for SingTel’s mioTV
Singapore – SingTel’s IP-TV service was finally unveiled Friday 20 July 2007 – on the auspicious date 20.07 2007. The Singapore industry’s most-anticipated event of 2007 saw SingTel unveil its IPTV service, mioTV. The service will boast, amongst other content, three BBC Global Channels, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies. The Singapore launch of these new themed channels is the first time BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle have appeared anywhere in the world, and only … [Read more...] about Lucky numbers for SingTel’s mioTV