Singapore – HBO Asia, and integrated media, entertainment and creative services company Infinite Studios, have announced the production of an English language action-horror feature film in Asia, Dead Mine. This is the first time HBO is producing a feature in the region. Jonathan Spink, Chief Executive Officer, HBO Asia, said this is the network’s first original feature film co-production and is an important milestone in its history. Dead Mine will be shot entirely in Batam, Indonesia … [Read more...] about HBO Asia embarks on first feature
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Nine hits for MTV
Singapore, Japan, Korea, China – MTV won nine awards at the 2011 PromaxBDA Asia Awards, held in Singapore. MTV’s Asia-based creative teams scooped a total of six gold and three silver awards across title sequence, animation, print and logo design categories, among others. Wins include VMA Japan’s Lady Gaga poster in the Best Print Ad category, and the Southeast Asia Christmas promo spots in the Best Holiday/Seasonal Promo category. The PromaxBDA Awards, open to satellite, … [Read more...] about Nine hits for MTV
History scores big again
Singapore – History Channel was rated the number one primetime channel in factual programming packs across all key demographics in Singapore and Malaysia in the third quarter this year. Among males aged 25 to 54 and professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEB) viewers, the channel’s viewership in Singapore was 50 per cent higher compared to other factual competitors, according to Kantar Media Research. In Malaysia, AGB Nielsen reported that the channel is the top choice … [Read more...] about History scores big again
Hybrid thrills
Singapore – KIX HD, launches today on Singtel’s mioTV. The channel features high-energy series, blockbuster movies, global fight events and epic anime during the day. At night, it gives viewers a late-night dose of the best thriller, horror, and suspense movies from Asia and Hollywood. The HD channel is a hybrid of Tiger Gate Entertainment’s existing KIX and Thrill channels with programming aimed at Asian audiences. KIX HD is currently exclusively available in Singapore. Other … [Read more...] about Hybrid thrills
Ground work
Singapore – MediaCorp today provided a sneak peek at the final architectural plans for its facilities at the upcoming Mediapolis. Designed as a gateway, the new complex aims to not only be a state-of-the-art broadcasting centre, but also an entertainment facility for the public. Tan Ming Kian, Chairman of MediaCorp, said at the ground breaking ceremony, that although building the new campus is "a heavy investment", it is a worthy one for it allows the terrestrial network to create greater … [Read more...] about Ground work
Keaveny gets industry nod
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, has been honoured at the recently concluded CASBAA convention in Hong Kong. The region's PayTV association bestowed Keaveny with the Chairman's Award for his contribution to the industry. CASBAA Chairman, Marcel Fenez, who presented the award, thanked Keaveny, "For his contributions to the development of PayTV in the region and his tireless work explaining the value of PayTV to advertisers as Chairman of the CASBAA … [Read more...] about Keaveny gets industry nod