The Board of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) announced Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz who currently serves as Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board to succeed Tun Zaki Tun Azmi as the new Chairman of Astro effective 23 June 2022. Tun Zaki Tun Azmi who has served as Chairman of Astro since its listing on Bursa Malaysia in 2012 retires upon the conclusion of Astro’s Tenth Annual General Meeting. He said: “As Chairman of Astro, I have been privileged to have worked … [Read more...] about Astro announces Tunku Ali Redhauddin as new Chairman
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Global broadcasters take ‘Elon Musk’s Crash Course’ from Red Arrow Studios International
Red Arrow Studios International has inked key international deals for its latest event documentary Elon Musk’s Crash Course (1 x 75’) – a blistering exposé of Tesla chief executive, and the divisive putative new owner of Twitter: Elon Musk, which premiered on FX and Hulu in the US in May. New global broadcast partners for the show include Bell Canada, Australia’s Nine Network, AMC Networks International for Spain and Portugal, New Zealand’s public broadcaster TVNZ and … [Read more...] about Global broadcasters take ‘Elon Musk’s Crash Course’ from Red Arrow Studios International
Paramount expands its streaming footprint with the launch of Paramount+ in Korea
Paramount+ today officially marked its entry to Asia with the launch of its streaming service in South Korea on the number-one K-content platform, TVING. Beginning today, existing TVING subscribers can stream Paramount+ content at no extra charge. The launch of Paramount+ brings unique stories, iconic stars, and a mountain of entertainment to South Korean audiences on TVING. Paramount+'s robust line-up includes Paramount+ originals such as HALO, in addition to YELLOWJACKETS, SUPER PUMPED: THE … [Read more...] about Paramount expands its streaming footprint with the launch of Paramount+ in Korea
Dataxis to hold first Nextv Series South East Asia conference
Nextv Series South East Asia is two weeks away from what is set to be the biggest and most anticipated TV industry event in South East Asia. Dataxis will be holding its first Nextv Series South East Asia conference virtually on the 29th of June. This premiere edition will feature over 200 executives and stakeholders from the TV, telecom, video, OTT and entertainment industries in Southeast Asia to explore the latest business trends and key challenges facing the sector. At the heart of the … [Read more...] about Dataxis to hold first Nextv Series South East Asia conference
CAKE partners with Invida on ‘The Lost Bots’
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced its partnership with award-winning Slovenian production and animation studio Invida, on brand new CG buddy comedy series The Lost Bots. Developed by Invida, The Lost Bots will be produced together with CAKE Productions. The 3D animated series will be produced with a hyperreal look, powered by cutting-edge Unreal Engine Technology. 78x7 minute non-dialogue episodes are planned. The Lost Bots tells the story of the comically misguided … [Read more...] about CAKE partners with Invida on ‘The Lost Bots’
TAICCA announces participation at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) opens the online Taiwan Pavilion at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market (MIFA) from June 13th to June 18th, as the global industry is eager to rebound after two years of the pandemic. The lineup from Taiwan includes nearly 40 projects from 27 studios, original stories from publishers, as well as a digital asset library that can streamline animation development and production. Animations from Taiwan have received more … [Read more...] about TAICCA announces participation at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market