Chicago - Playboy Enterprises Inc. (PEI) reported a net loss for the first quarter ended 31 March 2009 of $13.7 million. First quarter 2009 revenues totaled $61.6 million, down $16.9 million from the prior year period, primarily reflecting the outsourcing of operations, asset sales and the effects of the global economic slowdown on advertising and consumer spending. The quarter's segment loss was $1.3 million versus segment income of $0.1 million last year. First quarter 2009 Playboy magazine … [Read more...] about Playboy’s cost cutting efforts help offset revenue declines
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Malaysia: MDeC funding for deserving projects for MSC Malaysia IPCC competition
Kuala Lumpur - The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) has put aside RM1 million grant for deserving projects for this year's MSC Malaysia Intellectual Property (IP) Creators Challenge (MSC Malaysia IPCC) competition. MSC Malaysia IPCC aims to nurture new talent in content creation by turning ideas into reality and to promote the creation of quality content that can be showcased and marketed globally. Saifol Bahri Mohd Shamlan, MDeC vice president for industry development said it is time … [Read more...] about Malaysia: MDeC funding for deserving projects for MSC Malaysia IPCC competition
New schemes to attract international film talents, projects to Singapore
Cannes - At a press briefing at the start of the Cannes Film Market and Festival, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) announced several new initiatives as part of its Singapore Media Fusion Plan (SMFP) to attract the world's creative community to partner with Singapore companies as it strives to develop Singapore into a trusted global capital for New Asia Media. Dr Christopher Chia, MDA's chief executive officer said that the Singapore government has earmarked €116.5 million … [Read more...] about New schemes to attract international film talents, projects to Singapore
IDEA IIFA Awards 2009 to broadcast on STAR PLUS
Hong Kong/Macau - STAR PLUS will be the exclusive broadcaster for the prestigious 2009 International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), due to be held in Macau from June 11-13. The broadcast is expected to reach 150 million viewers in the Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, Middle East, US and Europe. The IDEA IIFA Awards is Bollywood's biggest international award show, with the aim of promoting Indian cinema worldwide. To kick-off the IIFA Awards celebrations, STAR PLUS will feature special … [Read more...] about IDEA IIFA Awards 2009 to broadcast on STAR PLUS
Launch of The Playhouse Disney’s Celebration Centre
Singapore - Playhouse Disney has just announced the launch of The Playhouse Disney's Celebration Centre, on the preschool channel's official website www.playhousedisney-asia.com. Playhouse Disney's Celebration Centre is aimed at being a one-stop destination to help parents in their preschooler party planning. This includes invitations, gift wrap, recipes, decorations, games and activities, party favors and thank you notes. In Southeast Asia, Playhouse Disney is available in Indonesia, Singapore, … [Read more...] about Launch of The Playhouse Disney’s Celebration Centre
Korea: Lee to introduce special IT advisor post
Seoul - South Korea's presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae will introduce a special advisor post on information technology for President Lee Myung-bak and is now searching for a suitable candidate, his spokeswoman has said, as reported by Yonhap News Agency. "Cheong Wa Dae has decided to create the special advisor post to handle information technology affairs and has begun the selection process," Kim Eun-hye said in a briefing. As one of the world's most wired nations, South Korea has more than … [Read more...] about Korea: Lee to introduce special IT advisor post
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