Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Technology
Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
Hong Kong – Sanrio Digital, a JV between Typhoon Games (HK) Ltd and Sanrio Co Ltd, has announced sales of 3D CGI animation series The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. The 52-episode series is the first Sanrio Digital series made in Hong Kong and is also the first to be made completely with advanced CGI technology that presents Hello Kitty and all other characters in new 3D digital bodies. Co-produced by Sanrio Digital and Dream Cortex, The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends is being … [Read more...] about Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
Discovery Asia and Samsung renew HD marketing partnership
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia and electronics manufacturer Samsung have renewed the latter’s ‘Meet the World in Full HD’ campaign on Discovery Channel and Discovery Travel & Living for another year, furthering the partners’ 2007 initiative to communicate benefits of HD to consumers with technology demonstrations. From April 2008, a series of four 20-second vignettes will run on Discovery Channel to showcase capabilities of Samsung HDTV sets. Samsung will also … [Read more...] about Discovery Asia and Samsung renew HD marketing partnership
Asia and Europe say hello to Hello Kitty in 3D
Hong Kong – Sanrio Digital, a JV between Typhoon Games (HK) Ltd and Sanrio Co Ltd, has announced sales of 3D CGI animation series The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. The 52-episode series is the first Sanrio Digital series made in Hong Kong and is also the first to be made completely with advanced CGI technology that presents Hello Kitty and all other characters in new 3D digital bodies. Co-produced by Sanrio Digital and Dream Cortex, The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends is being … [Read more...] about Asia and Europe say hello to Hello Kitty in 3D
Discovery Channel Magazine debuts across Asia
Singapore – The Discovery Channel Magazine, a consumer publication inspired by the television network, has debuted across Asia. The launch event was attended by more than 200 industry guests in Singapore on February 22, 2008, with a second trade event February 26 in Hong Kong. The Discovery Channel Magazine is a collaborative effort between Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia. Published bi-monthly, the Discovery Channel Magazine offers articles and images encompassing … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Magazine debuts across Asia
Games Convention Asia set for Suntec Singapore, September 18-20, 2008
Leipzig/Singapore – Games Convention Asia (GCA) and Games Convention Asia Conference (GCAC) will take place at Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre Singapore from September 18-20, and September 18-19, 2008, respectively. GCA is a convention for regional interactive entertainment, infotainment, edutainment, hardware and technology industries. The show is organized by Leipziger Messe International GmbH (LMI), a subsidiary of the Leipziger Messe GmbH. GCA is the public … [Read more...] about Games Convention Asia set for Suntec Singapore, September 18-20, 2008
