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MAKING ALL THE RIGHT MOVES
Country Focus, 1 July 2010

The Media Development Authority’s (MDA) move to create a stronger and more vibrant media industry sent ripples across Singapore’s creative waters. But with the rise of online and 3D programming, is the flow-on effect enough to shake up Singapore’s post-production market? The MDA, [...]

VENTURING INTOTHE GREAT BEYOND
Country Focus, 1 July 2010

“The last year’s globaleconomic recessionmight not be the onlytough time for Korean animationindustry, but also a difficult timefor many other animation industriesespecially in developing countries,”Dongkyu Lee, assistance producer and interpreter for animation studioDR Movie, [...]

Singapore companies showcasing 3D capabilities at BroadcastAsia
Country Focus, 8 June 2010

Singapore - Eleven Singapore companies will be promoting their 3D capabilities at BroadcastAsia this year at the Singapore Pavilion. SingTel and StarHub will be demonstrating their abilities in delivering 3D content on their respective platforms. For instance, SingTel will be showcasing [...]

Surreal Thai film bags Palme d’Or at Cannes
Country Focus, 26 May 2010

Cannes, France – A surreal movie from Thailand about the reveries of a dying man was the surprise victor of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival. Littleknown arthouse director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Lung Boonmee Raluek Chat) [...]

China dismisses US piracy complaint
Country Focus, 24 May 2010

Beijing, China - The Foreign Ministry has dismissed as "groundless" U.S. accusations that China is failing to crack down on copyright piracy, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday. It quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu as saying China had implemented policies to combat [...]

Double-digit growth for China TV, film and radio market in 2009
Country Focus, 19 May 2010

Beijing, China - Revenue for China's TV, film and radio industries surged 17.06% in 2009 on year to RMB 195.9 billion (US$28.7 billion), according to a report by the country's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. According to the recently released blue book, 'The [...]

Singapore debuts 25 features at Cannes Film Market
Country Focus, 6 May 2010

Singapore – Riding on Asia’s growing presence in the international film scene, Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) announced it will premiere 25 new titles from local filmmakers at the Marché du Film or Cannes Film Market which runs from 12 to 21 May in Cannes, France. [...]

Channel NewsAsia lauded at New York TV and film awards
Country Focus, 5 May 2010

Singapore - Channel NewsAsia bagged one Gold World Medal and three Bronze World Medals at the 2010 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards. The network’s “Life After People” took home the gold in the Information/Magazine Programme Promotion category. It also [...]

INDIA’S MEDIA INDUSTRY TO REACH US$24.57B IN 5 YEARS
Country Focus, 1 May 2010

The Indian media and entertainment (M&E) industry currently valued at US$13.17 billion is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% over the next fi ve years. The industry is expected to reach US$24.57 billion by 2014, according to a report released by accounting [...]

Yuthlert Sippapak's Friday Killer to premiere at Phuket film fest
Country Focus, 27 April 2010

Bangkok - The Phuket Film Festival will screen acclaimed Thai director Yuthlert Sippapak's Friday Killer as its closing film on Sunday, June 13. This will be a World Premier for director Sippapak's first movie in The Killers Trilogy. Director, writer, and producer Yuthlert Sippapak [...]