Singapore – Singapore’s Upside Down Concepts (UDC) and LIC Australia signed an MOU for a documentary slate worth US$4 million Nov 25 at the Asia Factual Forum in Singapore. Under the agreement, the partners will co-produce 20 hours of documentaries shot in locations including Iran and China for the international market over the next year. LIC Australia has imported documentaries into China in the last 13 years and has recently ventured into producing and distributing documentaries … [Read more...] about LIC Australia and Singapore’s Upside Down Concepts in US$4m factual co-venture
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ATF’s Digital Future Symposium tackles content protection
Singapore – Held as part of the ATF on Nov. 28, the Digital Future Symposium saw three panel discussions on content protection with panelists from broadcasters, academics and industry experts exploring the different types of new media and their impact on traditional forms of media. The event also saw the launch of Asia Pacific’s first Centre for Content Protection (CCP) as well as a luncheon cum showcase by content protection technology provider Verimatrix. With prevention of piracy … [Read more...] about ATF’s Digital Future Symposium tackles content protection
ESPN STAR Sports and Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports to stage KL World 5’s
Kuala Lumpur – ESPN STAR Sports will organize the second edition of KL World 5’s, an international futsal tournament where 10 of the world’s top teams compete for a prize of US$150,000 at Malaysia’s first indoor stadium, Stadium Negara, from Jan. 29 – Feb. 3 2008. The competition will also air across Asia on STAR Sports with over 100 hours of coverage, comprising 30 telecast hours, including 20 hours of live programming. Played like soccer but by 5-man teams, KL … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports and Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports to stage KL World 5’s
ITU rules in favour of interference-free C-band spectrum in Asia
Hong Kong – The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has decided to preserve C-band spectrum for satellite TV services in Asia to prevent wireless systems interfering with cable and satellite signals. The landmark decision was made by 191 UN member states at the UN-led ITU World Radio Conference (WRC), and is expected to facilitate further development of new markets and services for satellite services. Convening at the WRC in Geneva on Nov. 16, the Union ruled that non-interference … [Read more...] about ITU rules in favour of interference-free C-band spectrum in Asia
Nine injects new heart into 2008 season
Sydney - Aiming to regain the ratings crown which it lost this year to the Seven Network, the Nine Network has unveiled more than 45 new programs in its 2008 season, plus a new logo: “We heart TV” (heart as in love). "Programming got us into this (fall from No. 1), and programming will get us out," vowed Nine’s CEO David Gyngell. Placing more emphasis on local dramas, Nine touted crime shows Underbelly and The Strip; Canal Road; a new version of 1970s/1980s soap Young Doctors; … [Read more...] about Nine injects new heart into 2008 season
ninemsn goes for The Fix
Sydney - The Nine Network/Microsoft joint-venture ninemsn has unveiled The Fix, a new entertainment and celebrity gossip site (thefix.com.au) which integrates the portal’s music, TV guide and movies sites as well as serving up celebrity gossip from Australia and around the world. “The point of difference with The Fix will be the combination of our exclusive editorial content, guest experts and our partnership with the world’s largest producer and distributor of entertainment … [Read more...] about ninemsn goes for The Fix