India - Foraying in a genre less explored, &TV presents Kuldeepak - a poignant story of a mother who is faced with the challenge of transforming her child who is a reincarnation of an evil force. A mother is known to nurture her child and inculcate good values and ethics to make him the best version of himself. But what happens when the child is a manifestation of an evil soul. How will she protect her child and how far will she go to bring out the good in him? It’s not the end of her … [Read more...] about &TV launches socio-thriller with Kuldeepak
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Digital Tsunami
As we approach MIPTV once again, I was reminded that content markets such as MIPCOM, ATF, BCM, NATPE and others serve a critical function, allowing exhibitors and buyers to network and explore new opportunities that may lead to business transactions. For many years, it was a relatively predictable business. Shows were developed and licenced to a network, then marketed internationally or packaged in output deals. Now, new digital platforms, on-demand viewing and thousands of viewer choices … [Read more...] about Digital Tsunami
PCCW Solutions recognised as market leadership
Hong Kong - PCCW Solutions, the IT services flagship of PCCW Limited, has been awarded the Market Leadership in Digital Technology at the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM) Market Leadership Award 2016. The award demonstrates PCCW Solutions’ distinguished efforts and marketing achievements in driving digital technology. The HKIM Market Leadership Award recognizes individuals and enterprises that, through effective marketing strategy, have integrated branding initiatives, and … [Read more...] about PCCW Solutions recognised as market leadership
FreemantleMedia launches new entertainment format
In the run up to MIPTV, FremantleMedia proudly unveils the first look at the ground-breaking Lost in Time, a newly-developed, first-of-its-kind entertainment format created in collaboration with The Future Group. The format will be showcased to buyers at MIPTV. The Norwegian series is due to launch on TV Norge this March. Using Interactive Mixed Reality , Lost in Time follows three contestants as they are transported into different eras including the Wild West, Ice Age, Medieval age … [Read more...] about FreemantleMedia launches new entertainment format
Why satellite is the answer to future business data needs?
It is not uncommon to see throngs of people milling about on a typical Saturday afternoon, but when Pokemon Go launched across various countries, a curious phenomenon emerged – crowds were out in full force at shopping centres, parks and even neighbourhood playgrounds, fixated on their phone screens and eagerly swiping to catch these virtual creatures. While the game itself is not a major data-consuming application, what is interesting is that players in Singapore, for example, have been … [Read more...] about Why satellite is the answer to future business data needs?
Developing the Developer Workshop
Australia - Sixteen creatives from across Australia have been selected to come to Sydney for the three-day intensive Developing the Developer workshop, designed to give professionals from diverse backgrounds greater access to the screen sector. “We know people from non-Anglo-Celtic backgrounds, and those who identify as being LGBTQI or having a disability are all chronically under-represented on our screens,” said Sally Caplan, Head of Production at Screen Australia. “It’s going to … [Read more...] about Developing the Developer Workshop