As the CEO of KI, what are some of your priorities now? Alon: I’m a huge believer in the phrase, ‘Think global, act local’, when it comes to content. Content is a local business, people want to watch shows in their own language. We respect local talent and believe it should take the lead on the home ground. We see Asia as one of our biggest markets today and especially now as China and India are booming in the industry. Homeland, which was based on our original drama Prisoners of War, … [Read more...] about ‘Think global, act local’
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Virtual Reality is more than a buzzphrase
What do lights, cameras and black chunky headsets have in common? For years, movie theatres have tried different tricks to get audiences into their doors – extra wide screens, surround sound systems, 3D films, and most recently Virtual Reality (VR). The Martian for example, was one of the first commercial VR efforts to come out of Hollywood. As the industry grapples with the transition from physical media to a more digital-centric business model, it has to create new revenue streams. The ways … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality is more than a buzzphrase
Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore returns
Singapore - Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore 2016, Asia’s premier entertainment content market and conference, was officially launched by Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Minister of State for the Ministry of Communications and Information. Part of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF), this marks the 17th edition of ATF and the 6th edition of ScreenSingapore. In line with this year’s theme of “Content on every screen”, the market floor will feature the latest offerings in TV, film and … [Read more...] about Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore returns
MOG participates at NAB SHOW SHANGHAI
Portugal - MOG Technologies, the leading provider of MXF development tools and centralized ingest solutions, announced its participation at NAB Show Shanghai, taking place from 6 to 9 December at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. MOG will also be a platinum sponsor of the Global Innovation Exchange, participating in the show conferences as a speaker in a session about the Future Application of Virtual Reality Technology that will be presented in synergy with Intrepid Data LLC. NABSHOW … [Read more...] about MOG participates at NAB SHOW SHANGHAI
Education embraces a brave new VR world
Despite the infancy of Virtual Reality, media and entertainment firms have rapidly stepped up with VR-focused video. Early efforts from Netflix, Hulu, Google and Facebook Inc. have started producing original VR content, as well as releasing apps to view existing two-dimensional video on VR platforms. VR education for students of all ages (to groom the future generation) has also dipped its toes into VR waters alongside broadcasters and cable networks. At the region’s first Virtual Reality … [Read more...] about Education embraces a brave new VR world
Virtues of Reality
Is Virtual Reality the future of broadcast television, why? Virtual Reality (VR) is the future of broadcast television. In the coming years we shall see VR content experiences via a set-top box, OTT, PC and Smartphones on a daily basis. VR is the next big computing platform. VR is emerging as one of the most rapidly adopted technologies worldwide. With this new technology reaching mainstream audiences, there will be industries undergoing significant transformations from travel and gaming to … [Read more...] about Virtues of Reality
