It is not uncommon to see throngs of people milling about on a typical Saturday afternoon, but when Pokemon Go launched across various countries, a curious phenomenon emerged – crowds were out in full force at shopping centres, parks and even neighbourhood playgrounds, fixated on their phone screens and eagerly swiping to catch these virtual creatures. While the game itself is not a major data-consuming application, what is interesting is that players in Singapore, for example, have been … [Read more...] about Why satellite is the answer to future business data needs?
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11th Asian Film Awards
Hong Kong - Organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA), the 11th Asian Film Awards (AFA) will present the Rising Star of Asia Award to Chinese actress Jelly LIN Yun at the AFA Ceremony on March 21, 2017 (Tuesday) at The Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The young actress, who has demonstrated exceptional talent and breakthrough in Asian cinema in the past year, is chosen by the AFAA among a large pool of Asian talents. The award has set a standard for identifying talent destined for … [Read more...] about 11th Asian Film Awards
Genre Update – Factual/Documentary Channel
Parent Brand: A+E Networks Sub or Sibling brands: HISTORY, Crime + Investigation, H2 Ownership in Asia: A+E Networks Asia Senior Executive for Asia: Alan Hodges, Managing Director Channel description: HISTORY is the leading destination for entertaining hit series and cinematic drama events. Programming covers a diverse variety of genres ranging from reallife characters who bring history to life every day, to natural history, contemporary history, technology and … [Read more...] about Genre Update – Factual/Documentary Channel
Reforms in the factual world
If you are not working for a public broadcaster with a remit to produce it, blue-chip wildlife can be a bit of hard sell for a commissioning editor. The lead time is long, often two or three years for one six-part series, and the cost is enormous. But Netflix has deep pockets and a long-term strategy, so perhaps it shouldn’t have been a big surprise when it unveiled Our Planet last April. The eight-part was made by Silverback Films, the indie set up in 2012 by Alastair … [Read more...] about Reforms in the factual world
The Rise of Asian Television
The vibrant Asian TV market has been actively co-producing with record-breaking US$244 million estimated worth of deals and partnerships brokered within the region in a single market. The new trends skyrocketing in the Asian market drew attention to South Korean formats in the recent years. Keshet International, the international TV Production Company known for their global phenomenon Homeland and Rising Star, has opened an office in Hong Kong. All3Media has opened an office in … [Read more...] about The Rise of Asian Television
Changing Landscape
Hong Kong’s television industry brings the best and worst of times as Viu TV kicked off its service with more programming selection for consumers while Hong Kong’s Asia Television (ATV) broadcasting company goes off air. The Asia Television (ATV) broadcasting company had faced a gradual decline in production quality and viewership and stopped airing as ATV failed to renew its’ license. The departure of ATV coincided with the emergence of PCCW’s ViuTV as it entered the market taking on … [Read more...] about Changing Landscape