(Irene Ang, Founder/CEO, Fly Entertainment) Q: You are known for casting but not TV production. Why are you choosing to do so? A: It is something that I have always wanted to do but never found the time. Fly has actually pitched many ideas. This was not the first time we’ve pitched (an idea). We’ve once pitched at Asian Television Forum (ATF) and clinched silver for one of our sitcom ideas. I agree that Fly is not known for being a production company, and that is not the area that we … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Fly Entertainment’s Irene Ang
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MediaCorp to broadcast FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
Singapore – MediaCorp has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast all matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, from 16 June to 1 July 2013. Online viewers can also watch the matches live or on catch-up via Toggle, which is free for registered members. After the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Confederations Cup is one of the most important men’s football competitions in the world. The 15-day event brings together some of the strongest international teams in world football, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to broadcast FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
Ministry rejects SingTel’s appeal against cross-carrying BPL
Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) has decided not to grant a stay of MDA’s direction after SingNet Pte Ltd applied for a stay of the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s (MDA) to cross-carry the Barclays Premier League (BPL) live matches on April 26, 2013 over three seasons from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 . SingNet will be required to continue its efforts in making the necessary arrangements to cross-carry the upcoming BPL season in view of … [Read more...] about Ministry rejects SingTel’s appeal against cross-carrying BPL
Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Silver Spring, MD/Singapore - Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arjan Hoekstra as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective September 1. As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Hoekstra will be responsible for developing the overall strategies for DNAP’s business to drive revenue across ad and affiliate sales, build the portfolio’s core brands and look for partnerships to drive the content and profile of DNAP within the … [Read more...] about Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
NBCUniversal releases latest study on female pay-TV audience
Singapore - Women in Asia can be classified into five distinct segments according to their motivations, aspirations and attitudes as revealed by NBCUniversal’s latest study in understanding the female pay-television audience. These five groups have been identified in the entertainment network’s latest High Heeled Warriors psychographic research on urban women across South East Asia. The research presents unique data on women, giving advertisers the knowledge to tap into the most … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal releases latest study on female pay-TV audience
SingTel’s mio TV to offer CTI Asia
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) announced that the Mandarin general entertainment channel, CTI Asia, will be available on mio TV from June 4, 2013. From June 4-30, all mio TV customers will enjoy complimentary access to CTI Asia’s range of variety shows, news programmes, and food and travel shows featuring top Taiwanese hosts such as Dee Hsu, Kevin Tsai, Jacky Wu and Matilda Tao. Headlining the programme line-up for CTI Asia will be the popular talk show, … [Read more...] about SingTel’s mio TV to offer CTI Asia