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
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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
KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
Cannes- KidsCo, the new 24/7 multi-platform channel for children and families, will carry programming from independent producer and distributor TV-Loonland. The joint venture of Sparrowhawk Media, DIC Entertainment (DIC) and Corus Entertainment Inc.'s Nelvana Enterprises acquired titles including Clifford, The Famous Jett Jackson, GI Joe and The Black Stallion. Scheduled to roll out later this year, KidsCo will initially be available in Central and Eastern Europe followed by premieres through … [Read more...] about KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
Pay-TV and broadband set to boom in Asia
Hong Kong- Millions of Asians will be transformed into voracious consumers of pay-TV, digital TV and broadband over the next five to eight years, according to a new study of the region's booming media and entertainment industries. The combined annual revenues of pay-TV and broadband businesses in Asia are predicted to jump from US$44 billion to US$102 billion by 2015. Total pay-TV subscribers, which reached 255 million last year, will climb to 381 million by 2011 and 446 million by 2015, … [Read more...] about Pay-TV and broadband set to boom in Asia
China launches PC-compatible high-definition TVs
Shanghai- The first 32-inch high-definition TVs which can be connected to PCs, enabling users to upload video and audio files to TVs, have hit stores in China. The first 200 units are available in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, priced at RMB 9,999 ($1295). "This is the first phase of mass production of IGRS-standardized home appliances in China," Zhang Deqian, an official with China's Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing (IGRS) Working Group told Interfax. He noted the updated TVs are expected to … [Read more...] about China launches PC-compatible high-definition TVs
