Singapore – Channel NewsAsia programmes have been honoured with 13 awards at two prestigious international and film contests. It won two gold, three silver and four bronze World Medals at the 2014 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards; and at the 2014 WorldMedia Festival in Hamburg, it took one gold and two silver Intermedia-globe Awards. 2014 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards The New York Festivals International Television & … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia wins international accolades
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StarHub introduces online social launchpad Crowdtivate
Singapore – StarHub i3 announced on April 9 the beta launch of Crowdtivate, its online social launchpad aimed at helping local and Asia-based entrepreneurs and artists make their innovative ideas come true. Crowdtivate is an open platform for entrepreneurs and artists to obtain financial contributions from supporters around the region via a funding system in return for specific rewards. Tapping on this crowdfunding platform, they are able to create awareness of or gather feedback on their … [Read more...] about StarHub introduces online social launchpad Crowdtivate
MIPTV: Keshet International formats enter Asia
Cannes – Keshet International has sold its interactive talent format Rising Star and its high-rating children’s singing format Master Class into Asia. The deals mark a first for each format in terms of geographical reach. Rising Star will air on Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI (Indonesian Idol, Masterchef) which reaches a gigantic potential audience of 180 million viewers. An initial 24 x 120’ episodes have been commissioned and will be produced by RCTI to air in late … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Keshet International formats enter Asia
SingTel mio TV launches News 18 India
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) announced the launch of English news channel, News 18 India (Channel 677) on SingTel mio TV on April 7. Created to give global audiences the full picture of what is happening in India, the 24-hour channel will be available to all Desi+ and Kondattam+ customers at no additional charge. From April 7 until May 5, all SingTel mio TV customers will enjoy complimentary access to News 18 India’s range of quality programming, including … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV launches News 18 India
ZooMoo and Starhub launch first kids’ wildlife channel
Singapore – Beach House Pictures and StarHub unveiled the Singapore debut of ZooMoo on StarHub TV, Asia’s first kids channel fully dedicated to wildlife on April 4. Produced in conjunction with sister company NHNZ, and a partnership with Wildlife Reserves Singapore, ZooMoo features puppetry, animation, games, music, puzzles and activities to create a unique viewing and learning experience for little viewers. The channel was launched together with a fully synchronised second screen … [Read more...] about ZooMoo and Starhub launch first kids’ wildlife channel
TVA Exclusive: Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) celebrates with launch party and new board
The SGIFF is in Hong Kong as part of the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s announcement of the December film and TV event in Singapore, called the Singapore Media Festival. The announcement was made at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) on March 24, 2014. New appointments at the SGIFF have been reported; with Zhang Wenjie taking over the role of Festival Director from Yuni Hadi, who now helms the role of SGIFF’s Executive Director. Hadi speaks … [Read more...] about TVA Exclusive: Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) celebrates with launch party and new board