Taipei – National Geographic Channels International and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan have collaborated to produce HD documentary Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure to showcase the latter’s 600,000 pieces of imperial Chinese treasure. Premiering exclusively on National Geographic Channel in Taiwan and across Asia on Oct. 28 at 9.00pm (TWN/HKG/SIN), the one-hour program was available in 190 million homes in 165 countries. Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure takes viewers on … [Read more...] about NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
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Australia Network Achievers aim to inspire Asia Pacific
Sydney– Asia Pacific satellite broadcaster Australia Network today launched its Australia Network Achievers Program, an initiative designed to showcase Australian talent and motivate others to succeed in their own lives. The program is working with cricketer Brett Lee, model-actress-singer Imogen Bailey, former boxing champion Kostya Tszyu, plus Taylor & Khoo and Geraldine Cox, Founded by young Australians Kylie Taylor and Valerie Khoo, Taylor & Khoo is a fashion and homewares label that … [Read more...] about Australia Network Achievers aim to inspire Asia Pacific
Traditional media holds strong in Singapore
Singapore – Traditional media continue to sustain their mass audience presence in Singapore, according to the Nielsen Media Index 2007 survey. Meanwhile Internet and cable television, traditionally seen as ‘new’ or ‘alternative’ media, have moved a step closer to ‘mainstream’ media status with about half the population viewing cable TV weekly and slightly more than half using Internet daily. The Nielsen Media Index survey interviewed 4,723 respondents … [Read more...] about Traditional media holds strong in Singapore
Branded entertainment on the rise
Cannes - Michael Yudin is convinced the concept of branded entertainment- programming funded by advertisers- will become commonplace internationally, including the Asia Pacific, over the next few years. Yudin, who serves both as Managing Director of New York-based Carat Entertainment and President of MY Entertainment, Carat's branded entertainment's production arm, speaks as one of the pioneers of that partnership which links producers, advertisers and broadcasters in the US. "Branded … [Read more...] about Branded entertainment on the rise
Disney-ABC Int’l TV launches SVOD channel on SingTel’s mio TV
Cannes - Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) is launching is first subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) movie service, The Film Factory, on SingTel’s IPTV service mio TV. Available from October, The Film Factory channel provides over 100 library feature titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films on-demand including Pearl Harbor, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, The English Patient and Pretty Woman. At a monthly subscription fee of $S12.84 … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC Int’l TV launches SVOD channel on SingTel’s mio TV
Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) launches SVOD channel The Film Factory on SingTel’s mio TV
Cannes- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) is launching is first subscription video-on-demand movie service, The Film Factory, on SingTel’s IPTV service mio TV. Available from October, The Film Factory channel provides over 100 library feature titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films on-demand including Pearl Harbor, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, The English Patient and Pretty Woman. At a monthly subscription fee of $S12.84, … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) launches SVOD channel The Film Factory on SingTel’s mio TV