SEOUL – Asia’s leading entertainment and merchandising company CJ ENM has announced dates and locations for its flagship global music festival, the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). 2018 MAMA will span across three different locations in Asia – Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong from December 10 to 14. MAMA Week, a one-week tour to celebrate music culminating the biggest nights in Asian music, will begin in Korea (venue to be announced) on December 10, Japan at Saitama Super Arena on … [Read more...] about CJ ENM unveils dates and locations for 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards
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Korea’s EBS deploys Interra Systems for quality control
CUPERTINO — The Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) has deployed Interra Systems' Baton file-based QC solution and Content Corrector in its Seoul facility to streamline quality control (QC) operations. Transitioning from an entirely manual-based QC process to one that is automated, EBS can deliver superior quality, error-free content. Interra Systems is a leading global provider of software products and solutions to the digital media industry. "EBS handles a … [Read more...] about Korea’s EBS deploys Interra Systems for quality control
Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Prisoners of War Keshet International's Prisoners of War has scooped the top prize at the annual Seoul International Drama Awards, beating its U.S. adaptation Homeland, House S8 and other international dramas for the Grand Jury Prize.The drama, on which Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning Homeland is based, was originally commissioned by Keshet Broadcasting and has now sold to over 20 territories worldwide. It was created by Israeli director and … [Read more...] about Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
ABU announces lineup for Global News Forum
In September 2013, senior news leaders from the region and around the world will be attending a Global News Forum in Seoul organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Headlined ‘Breaking the News in the Media 3.0 Era’, the forum will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the current challenges faced by broadcasters in the digital and online age and find new ways of attracting and keeping global audiences. … [Read more...] about ABU announces lineup for Global News Forum
Korea’s Eclat launches multi-league sports channel on YouTube
Seoul, South Korea – Eclat Entertainment, Inc. has partnered YouTube to create a Spotv channel on YouTube offering major Korean professional sports. The channel includes video content from Korean sports leagues Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), K-league soccer, the Korean Basketball League, as well as international soccer leagues. The Spotv channel will feature over 4,000 hours of live sports event coverage with VOD access to full length matches and highlights. This will make coverage of … [Read more...] about Korea’s Eclat launches multi-league sports channel on YouTube
Top Gear gaining traction in Asia
London – Hit motoring series Top Gear is continuing to make inroads into Asia, as BBC Worldwide announces that South Korea is the latest country to license the format. CJ E&M, South Korea’s biggest media conglomerate, will launch a brand new local version of the show on men’s lifestyle channel XTM from August this year. The 13 weekly episodes will be hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Kim Kap-Soo and Yeon Jung-Hoon, member of the … [Read more...] about Top Gear gaining traction in Asia