Project NIMS (Next Generation Interactive Multimedia, Applications and Services) Industry Dialogue Phase 1 (IDP1) has concluded and is embarking on Phase 2. A key focus for Project NIMS Phase 2 is the development of technical specifications for common featured set-top boxes (STB). The common featured STB would support greater interoperability amongst IPTV operators and enhance consumer experience. IDA and MDA invite the industry to participate and provide feedback to the NIMS Common Featured … [Read more...] about Singapore set-top box dialogue enters second phase
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KidsCo branded buses in Singapore
KidsCo has launched a campaign which sees buses in Singapore being branded ‘KidsCo'. The campaign will last for three months (October to December) during the most important subscription drive time of the year. Chosen routes will cover the city, passing through high traffic areas, and a long haul route passing by local schools. They say this is the first of many campaigns KidsCo will be embarking on across the globe. … [Read more...] about KidsCo branded buses in Singapore
Singapore MDA responds on EPL rights issues
Singapore - The Media Development Authority (MDA) has responded to recent letters and commentaries on the bidding for the Barclays Premier League rights. "We understand the concerns raised," said a statement. "The bidding for the Barclays Premier League (BPL) rights is a commercial process, with the bidding and broadcast terms determined by the Football Association Premier League (FAPL) and agreed upon with the bidders. Prior to the BPL bidding, MDA had begun dialogue sessions with the industry … [Read more...] about Singapore MDA responds on EPL rights issues
Singapore and Western Australia reunite to develop cross-media projects
ScreenWest, Western Australia's screen funding and development agency and Singapore's Media Development Authority (MDA) announced the second round of the MDA-ScreenWest Cross-Media Development Initiative, to encourage producers in their respective territories to jointly co-develop concepts with multi-platform elements. The initiative invites producers in Singapore and Western Australia to jointly submit proposals in any of the following genres: Children's Series (including Animation), … [Read more...] about Singapore and Western Australia reunite to develop cross-media projects
Singapore signs first film co-production deal with Korea
Singapore - Production work for the US$10 million Host 2 film kicked off following the signing of the production agreement between homegrown Boku Films, Korea's Chungeorahm Films and the Media Development Authority. Scheduled for a 2011 release, Host 2 will be jointly-produced by renowned Korean producer Choi Yong-Bae of Chungeorahm Films and award-winning Singapore filmmaker Kelvin Tong of Boku Films. Released in 2006, The Host attracted a staggering 13 million admissions in Korea and remains … [Read more...] about Singapore signs first film co-production deal with Korea
Granada TV channel launch in Singapore
Singapore - Granada TV, ITV Global's new general entertainment channel for Asia has launched on the SingTel mio TV platform in Singapore. Granada TV will be distributed on SingTel's mio TV platform as part of the SuperSaver English Pack as well as on an à-la-carte basis. … [Read more...] about Granada TV channel launch in Singapore