Singapore – Lenovo, in collaboration with MTV, has announced the launch of the Lenovo-MTV CO:LAB. It is an integrated social platform that will enable Millennials from India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand to share stories about their communities through music. Winning participants will connect and collaborate using their different skill sets in order to showcase their talents through an original MTV music video production relating to the theme, … [Read more...] about Lenovo and MTV invite Millennials to make music together
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Tangled Bank Studios’ Michael Rosenfeld to keynote at MIPDoc
Paris – Award-winning science documentary-maker Michael Rosenfeld, Head of Television and Film at the brand new Tangled Bank Studios, will give a keynote address at MIPDoc on Saturday, April 6. The leading international screening & conference event for documentary and factual programming, MIPDoc will be held in Cannes from April 6-7, ahead of MIPTV. In his MIPDoc address, entitled “Reinventing Science Television”, Rosenfeld will discuss how the new production company is … [Read more...] about Tangled Bank Studios’ Michael Rosenfeld to keynote at MIPDoc
CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Pauline Seow to regional ad sales team
Singapore – CNBC has appointed Pauline Seow to its Asia Pacific team as Regional Sales Director of Advertising Sales for Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. Seow will report to Junji Sumitani, Vice President, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific, and will be based in Hong Kong. She will assume her new role immediately. Seow will lead the development of integrated solutions across CNBC platforms spanning digital, TV, mobile and events. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Pauline Seow to regional ad sales team
Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for ITV Studios’ hit format Popstar To Operastar with Vietnamese production company Cattiensa. Cattiensa will produce an 8 x 90’ series to air on VTV3 in Vietnam in 2013. Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We’re delighted that Vietnamese viewers are going to have the opportunity to see their favourite popstars take on the challenge of opera. The outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
Singapore’s public service broadcast funding receives overhaul
Singapore’s MDA has re-launched the Public Service Content Scheme as the Public Service Broadcast (PSB) Contestable Funds Scheme. Content producers will have now more opportunities to create innovative PSB programmes for different commissioning broadcasters under the scheme. Funding is extended to local nationwide TV platforms, including local FTA and non-FTA TV platforms, to encourage the development of original PSB content that can be offered on multiple broadcast platforms (e.g. TV … [Read more...] about Singapore’s public service broadcast funding receives overhaul
Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
Cannes/Abu Dhabi – twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission have launched the region’s first incentive scheme aimed at making Abu Dhabi the first choice for international and regional producers needing location, production and post-production services. The scheme will be operational from September 1st. An incentive in the form of a rebate of up to 30percent of qualifying spend in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be available for feature films, TV, documentary, advertising and music … [Read more...] about Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
