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Copyright Promotions Licensing Group opens office in Japan; Hideki Kunugiyama to manage Asia operations

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Tokyo - Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) expands its international reach with the opening of CPLG Japan, the company's first office in Asia. As managing director of CPLG Japan, Hideki Kunugiyama will oversee all of CPLG Japan's licensing and merchandise programs for a wide range of properties including Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Doodlebops, Richard Scarry, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Magi-Nation and Metajets. He will also expand CPLG's diverse portfolio of entertainment and … [Read more...] about Copyright Promotions Licensing Group opens office in Japan; Hideki Kunugiyama to manage Asia operations

New schemes to attract international film talents, projects to Singapore

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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 … [Read more...] about New schemes to attract international film talents, projects to Singapore

Malaysia: MDeC funding for deserving projects for MSC Malaysia IPCC competition

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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. … [Read more...] about Malaysia: MDeC funding for deserving projects for MSC Malaysia IPCC competition

Madani Channel broadcasts across Asia Pacific on AsiaSat 3S

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Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced that Faizan Productions (Pvt.) Ltd. has signed a lease agreement for the use of C-band capacity on AsiaSat 3S to broadcast Madani, a religious channel, to Asia, the Middle East and Australasia. The Madani Channel has commenced 24-hour, free to air distribution on AsiaSat 3S, offering a mix of religious programming including speeches, lectures, documentaries, talk shows, Hamds, Naats, religious travelogue, in … [Read more...] about Madani Channel broadcasts across Asia Pacific on AsiaSat 3S

AETN All Asia Networks launches in Taiwan

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Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN) has signed a carriage agreement with Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) to distribute AAAN’s bouquet of factual channels consisting of HISTORY HD, HISTORY, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. The channels will launch in June 2009, and will be fully subtitled in Chinese. … [Read more...] about AETN All Asia Networks launches in Taiwan

PacMan packs a ratings punch – TNS

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Manila - Unsurprisingly, Manny Pacquiao's two round defeat of Briton Ricky Hatton on 3 May 2009 was the most-watched TV programme among national households in the Philippines according to Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). GMA-7's delayed telecast of the IBO light-welterweight world title boxing match captured 41.9 percent of viewers to lead the ratings race. Rival network ABS-CBN counter-programmed with the Philippine TV premiere of Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 and One More Chance - which rated second and … [Read more...] about PacMan packs a ratings punch – TNS