Singapore - The second instalment of the popular made-in-Asia original production, Every Singaporean Son (ESS), will make its TV premiere on the National Geographic Channel (NGC), almost two years after its inaugural season. Named Every Singaporean Son II: The Making of an Officer (ESS II), the six-part series comes after NGC renewed its collaboration with Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to produce the TV adaptation that will follow the lives of full-time … [Read more...] about NGC and Singapore’s MINDEF to co-pro “Every Singaporean Son” sequel
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TVB8 Kung Fu Championship 2013 to be held in Singapore
Yap Zheng Yan - winner of Kung Fu Supernova Singapore - Singapore will host the world finals of TVB8 International Chinese Kung Fu Championship 2013 on July 28, 2013, organised by Hong Kong’s TVB. The championship, which aims to promote Chinese martial arts worldwide, and to search for the next kung fu star, will gather the best in Chinese martial arts to vie for the coveted title. Nine contestants aged 17 to 49 were shortlisted for the finals, … [Read more...] about TVB8 Kung Fu Championship 2013 to be held in Singapore
HBO Asia to dub “MADAGASCAR 3” in Bahasa Melayu
Taufik Batisah Singapore – HBO Asia will be working with Astro and regional voice talents to air the Asian television premiere of MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED on Hari Raya Puasa with Bahasa Melayu and English audio options. Regional celebrities cast include Malaysian singer Hafiz Suip as Alex the Lion; Singaporean singer Taufik Batisah as Marty the Zebra; Malaysian actor and TV host Fahrin Ahmad as Melman the Giraffe; Malaysian actress and TV host Lisa … [Read more...] about HBO Asia to dub “MADAGASCAR 3” in Bahasa Melayu
GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
SINGAPORE — GlobeCast has announced the launch of an over-the top (OTT) "Incubator Platform" in Asia, which provides a suite of services for broadcasters looking to reach customers in this region. The platform's goal is to help broadcasters gain visibility and secure carriage agreements with Asian pay-TV platforms. The Incubator Platform is the latest value-added service offered by GlobeCast, which also provides playout, media management, and satellite distribution services on a … [Read more...] about GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
MediaCorp sells 1,500 hours of content in Vietnam
Singapore – In what is seen as a landmark deal, Goldia One Vision Company Limited, an established content distributor in Vietnam, purchased 1,000 hours of content with rights for both terrestrial and cable TV. The deal comprises all dramas produced by MediaCorp. TV Pro Company Ltd, which operates two TV channels, also acquired 350 hours of content consisting mainly of Chinese dramas. These 24-hour channels broadcast both local news and entertainment programmes, reaching out to more … [Read more...] about MediaCorp sells 1,500 hours of content in Vietnam
FIC launches original Chinese-language production
Hong Kong – SCM previously announced the news of its partnership with Emperor Motion Pictures and actor Chapman To to kick off a new initiative called "Go Local!” in support of the Hong Kong film industry. As part of this initiative, FOX International Channels has produced an original bi-weekly entertainment news show titled SCM Cine. Hong Kong producer and celebrity, Helen To, will host this programme. The show will be broadcast both in Asia and … [Read more...] about FIC launches original Chinese-language production