Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Technology
AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
Cannes – AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), has sealed a deal with Korea Telecom (KT) to launch a branded HD VOD service for TV network, History, in Korea. To debut in summer 2008, the History HD VOD service will be part of MegaTV, KT’s IPTV service which provides interactive and on-demand services to subscribers. Programming to be available on the History HD VOD service includes Cities of the Underworld, Lost Worlds, Engineering an Empire, and … [Read more...] about AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
ABC gets Resourceful
Sydney – Australia Broadcasting Corporation will establish ABC Resources, a new division that combines Production Resources and Resource Hire to improve the ABC’s responsiveness to the digital media environment. ABC Resources aims to improve efficiency and manage ABC’s shift to new technology. The move follows a TV production methodology and practice review which highlighted ABC’s challenges as having to ‘keep faith with (traditional) audiences on radio and TV, … [Read more...] about ABC gets Resourceful
ABC to establish ABC Resources
Sydney – Australia Broadcasting Corporation will establish ABC Resources, a new division that combines Production Resources and Resource Hire to improve the ABC’s responsiveness to the digital media environment. ABC Resources aims to improve efficiency and manage ABC’s shift to new technology. The move follows a TV production methodology and practice review which highlighted ABC’s challenges as having to “keep faith with (traditional) audiences on radio and TV, … [Read more...] about ABC to establish ABC Resources
Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties
Hong Kong - Co-operation between Malaysia and Lazio, Italy's audiovisual (AV) industries was formalized March 18, 2008 with a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the former's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the latter's Finanziaria laziale di sviluppo (FILAS) at Hong Kong FILMART. The agreement promotes bilateral development of the creative industries in both territories and new business opportunities in Asia. It covers co-productions, networking meetings, joint participation in … [Read more...] about Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties
Malaysian firms conclude raft of deals at HK FILMART
Hong Kong - Malaysia's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and National Film Development Corporation's (FINAS) third major participation in Hong Kong FILMART in 2008 saw the delegation of 28 Malaysian producers of TV and film, animation, and mobile content secure co-production and content deals in access of RM40million (US$13.5million). In the first two days of the event, the Malaysian Pavilion saw 100 business meetings organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development … [Read more...] about Malaysian firms conclude raft of deals at HK FILMART