Singapore- Kenneth Liang rejoined MediaCorp as Executive Vice President, TV Programming and Production, Channel 5 on June 1. Liang will oversee the full spectrum of Network Programming and Promotions (NPP5) as well as MediaCorp Studios’ Production functions for Channel 5 currently provided by its English Entertainment Productions (EEP). Liang was with the company in its Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) days, and has since held senior appointments in the Singapore Tourism Board and … [Read more...] about MediaCorp restructures programming and production at Channels 5, 8 and U
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NBC Universal appoints Matson to head international channels expansion
London – NBC Universal has moved one step closer to its proposed ‘international global channels expansion’ with the appointment of Greg Matson as Senior Vice President, Commercial & Network Development, Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal. Matson will expand his current responsibilities as SVP, Network Development and Distribution to additionally coordinate the commercial operations for Global Networks. Also, he will work closely with the Global Networks … [Read more...] about NBC Universal appoints Matson to head international channels expansion
The Knowledge: a new learning resource in Oz
Sydney- The Australian Film Television and Radio School’s Centre for Screen Business on June 1 launched The Knowledge, a broadband series of in-depth video interviews with screen industry experts conducted by showbiz journalist Andrew L. Urban. The interviews are being distributed online and will also be used in developing online teaching and learning activities. … [Read more...] about The Knowledge: a new learning resource in Oz
UTStarcom supplies Optibase IPTV for deployment with AKSH in India
Herzliya, Israel - UTStarcom will integrate Optibase's advanced H.264 Media Gateway (MGW) 5100 IPTV encoding platforms in its end-to-end RollingStream IPTV solution for deployment with AKSH in India. Aksh, an IPTV solutions provider in India, will utilize Optibase's integrated carrier-grade TV streaming platforms in order to provide advanced H.264 high-quality encoding. Dr.K.S.Choudhari, Managing Director of Aksh Optifibre said "The video quality and customer response time of Optibase is … [Read more...] about UTStarcom supplies Optibase IPTV for deployment with AKSH in India
Caldecott Productions International wins U.S. International Film and Video Festival awards
Singapore– Caldecott Productions International Pte Ltd won a First Place Gold Camera award and a Third Place Certificate of Creative Excellence in the U.S. International Film and Video Festival competition. Clinching first place in the ‘Documentary-Arts’ category was Voiceless Art, a film about three different artists and their visions of Indonesian society. Winning the Certificate of Creative Excellence in the ‘Documentary-Environmental Issues and Concerns’ … [Read more...] about Caldecott Productions International wins U.S. International Film and Video Festival awards
Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board have partnered to promote ‘Uniquely Singapore’ to a potential 40 million homes across Asia Pacific on Discovery Travel & Living from May until the end of the year. Globe Trekker host Megan McCormick was in town to front a new campaign that showcases Singapore as a premier destination. Ken Low, Assistant Chief Executive (Brand & Communications), Singapore Tourism Board, said: “This partnership between the … [Read more...] about Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore