Endemol Shine UK announced the addition of a new label to the group. Sharp Jack TV, which will focus on a broad spectrum of entertainment and factual entertainment programming, will be run by ex ITV Studios Creative Heads, Elliot Johnson and Amanda Wilson under the Endemol Shine UK umbrella. Johnson and Wilson set up Sharp Jack Media in 2011 and have made and developed a range of shows for the UK and Ireland including Four Heads, Scorchio and Queer as Pop. They are currently in … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine UK strikes deal to launch Sharp Jack TV
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HBO presents TOUR DE PHARMACY
Singapore – In 1982, during a dark and fictitious time in cycling history, the sport’s most venerable, time-honored race was marred by the doping of virtually all of its competitors. Riddled with nefarious characters, that year’s competition was a hornet’s nest of moral depravity. Through the perspective of five riders, TOUR DE PHARMACY gives an inside look into the grim realities of the darkest event in a sport notoriously tainted by controversy. Starring and executive produced by Andy … [Read more...] about HBO presents TOUR DE PHARMACY
EY expands talent strength
Singapore - Professional services organization EY has expanded its strength and deepened its capabilities in its Singapore-based Centers of Excellence (CoE) to provide innovative services in business transformation strategy, cyber security, analytics and manufacturing to companies in the Asia-Pacific region. In March 2016, EY opened four new Centers of Excellence (CoEs). The Asia-Pacific Advisory Center; Asia-Pacific Center of Excellence for Analytics; Asia-Pacific Center … [Read more...] about EY expands talent strength
Genre Update: Lifestyle Channel
Parent brand: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Sub or sibling brands: Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Turbo, Discovery Kids, Investigation Discovery, Discovery Science, Discovery Asia, Discovery HD World, DSPORT, Eve, Eurosport, Food TV, Eurosport News, Setanta Sports Asia Ownership in Asia Pacific: Discovery Communications Senior executive for Asia: Arthur Bastings, President & Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Channel description: DMAX is the definitive … [Read more...] about Genre Update: Lifestyle Channel
A Virtual Reality check for the TV industry
VR was listed by Gartner’s Hype Cycle as one of the trends set to be “of the highest priority” for businesses over the next few years. According to industry reports, Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing regional market for VR (hardware and software) with an expected growth rate of 108.1% from 2015-2020. Given the rising consumer interest in VR, it is little wonder so many companies are chasing this rapidly-growing opportunity and TV companies are no exception. There has been a … [Read more...] about A Virtual Reality check for the TV industry
Revolutionising broadcast into a regional perspective
BroadcastAsia 2017 has moved to a new venue where the show spans across 3 floors and occupies an area of 20,000sqm. This year, there are 50 new exhibitors with 600 international exhibitors. The show comprises of effective sourcing platforms with thematic zones comprising of Virtual Reality zone and the TV Everywhere! zone. The show has an interesting line-up of educational activities featuring X-periencing Virtual reality @ Innovation Hub and Post production Hub. It also offers an … [Read more...] about Revolutionising broadcast into a regional perspective