Hong Kong – Laureen Ong will join STAR as its Chief Operating Officer in June 2007 to replace Steve Askew who has resigned for personal reasons. Ong reports to Paul Aiello, Chief Executive Officer of STAR and will support STAR’s expansion of its content portfolio across all platforms in its key Asian markets. Prior to joining STAR, Ong was founding President of Fox International’s National Geographic Channel network. She launched NGC in 2001 which went on to be among the … [Read more...] about Laureen Ong succeeds Steve Askew as STAR’s Chief Operating Officer
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Bountiful outing for Malaysian creative companies at Hong Kong Filmart
Hong Kong – 27 Malaysian creative multimedia companies led by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) have clinched deals worth RM93 million (US$26.9 million) in the recently concluded Hong Kong Filmart (March 20-23, 2007). 8 memorandums of agreements (MoAs) were signed: MSC Malaysia status company, Elemental Ventures Sdn Bhd will co-produce a DVD and … [Read more...] about Bountiful outing for Malaysian creative companies at Hong Kong Filmart
Korean ‘mega-drama’ wraps Singapore shoot
Singapore – Cast and crew of Korean drama Que Sera Sera just wrapped a five-day shoot under Singapore Tourism Board’s Film in Singapore! Scheme.Approximately three episodes of the 16-part mega television series were shot in key locations as part of an STB initiative to help boost visitor arrivals. Show’s producer is Kim Yun Cheul, who was also behind the popular Korean drama series My Lovely Samsoon. Que Sera Sera boasts a stellar cast headlined by Eric Mun, from … [Read more...] about Korean ‘mega-drama’ wraps Singapore shoot
SARFT cracks down on online channel
Beijing- China's broadcasting watchdog has banned an online television station for operating without a licence in a further bid to regulate online television, according to the People’s Daily. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) accused China International Chinese Television Station of "illegally recruiting reporters and engaging in unauthorized journalistic activities". The station's website was replaced by a web page reading: "Website … [Read more...] about SARFT cracks down on online channel
Bidding opens for Olympics Internet and mobile rights in China
Beijing- The International Olympic Committee has launched a tendering process for the sale of Internet and mobile phone platform rights in mainland China for the Beijing Olympics. The IOC had already sold free to air TV rights in China to broadcaster CCTV. Deadline for bids is April 18. Reuters reports revenues from broadcasting and new media rights for the 2010 and 2012 Olympics have already risen 40% from the previous two Games package, which includes the Beijing Olympics, and will exceed … [Read more...] about Bidding opens for Olympics Internet and mobile rights in China
ANYTIME expanding deals to include SVOD, India and China
Singapore- ANYTIME Pte Ltd., Asia’s largest video-on-demand channel, has extended its long-term deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution to encompass subscription V0D as well as Internet distribution rights for NBC Universal feature films. The deal also includes the addition of two new territories in India and China.This follows arrangements with Sony and Warner for Internet rights to their films. “We are pursuing a range of rights extensions with all our … [Read more...] about ANYTIME expanding deals to include SVOD, India and China