Singapore Media Companies Announce Content Deals at MIPCOM 2012

Singapore Media Companies Announce Content Deals at MIPCOM 2012

SINGAPORE, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has led a delegation of 20 companies to MIPCOM 2012, marking Singapore's 12(th) expedition to one of the world's largest audiovisual and digital content market. Held in Cannes from 8 - 11 October 2012, the event has attracted over 12,000 participants from over 100 countries.

A total of 55 programme titles were offered for international sale and distribution at MIPCOM 2012, covering more than 300 hours of factual, drama and animation content.

Compared to MIPCOM 2011, participation rate of Singapore companies has increased 18% this year, including a good mix of TV production companies, animation companies, and content distribution companies.



ANNOUNCEMENTS AT MIPCOM 2012:

1. M2B announces launch of WOWtv Apps, available on Samsung Smart TVs and Samsung GALAXY devices in 130 countries




-- Singapore-based M2B (M2B World Asia Pacific) has signed a technological
partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in
digital convergence technologies, for both companies to use M2B's WOWtv
platform to distribute rich media and entertainment content to over 130
countries worldwide.
-- M2B will provide rich media and entertainment content for Samsung's 2011
and 2012 Smart TV models and Samsung GALAXY devices. Users will be able
to enjoy a broad range of entertainment content both at home and on the
go, by downloading the WOWtv app through Samsung Apps on Samsung Smart
TVs and mobile devices.
-- M2B is a subsidiary of Amaru Inc, USA, and one of Asia's leading
broadband content provider. It owns unparalleled perpetual worldwide
rights for over 5,000 movie titles across all platforms, as well as sole
distribution rights for the world-renowned Videofashion label for the
Asia Pacific region, making WOWtv the only platform in the region that
viewers can catch the various channels and programs produced by
Videofashion.
-- Beyond the myriad of movies available for selection, WOWtv also has the
latest in Hollywood entertainment news that is refreshed daily.
2. Bomanbridge Media Singapore introduces Angel's Gate, the world's first transmedia business reality format, to Finland




-- Bomanbridge Media Singapore, a boutique distribution company, has signed
a deal with Intervisio, a leading Finnish production company, for
Angel's Gate, the world's first transmedia business reality format.
Leveraging Intervisio's speciality of combining cross-media platforms
such as TV, online and mobile communities, Bomanbridge Media will
introduce the successful Angel's Gate format to Finland, with production
expected to begin in early 2013.
-- Backed by Asia's leading venture funds, Angel's Gate is a unique
360-degree, multimedia programme which gives entrepreneurs the
opportunity of a lifetime to pitch their dream business ideas to some of
Asia's most successful investors.
-- The original format was aired in Singapore on the regional broadcast
network Channel News Asia and was viewed globally via YouTube, achieving
over 2 million views as YouTube's first local content partner.
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3. Monstrou Studio Singapore announces USD$5 million animation co-production deal with Spanish production house Sweatbox and Televisio de Catalunya


-- In what is the first international co-production between Singapore and
Spanish animation companies, Singapore's Monstrou Studio, award-winning
Spanish company Sweatbox and Catalan TV network Televisio de Catalunya
will co-produce Nightbreeds, a 26-episode 3D action-adventure cartoon
series targeted at children aged 9 - 12.
-- Nightbreeds tells the story of an unlikely coalition between a human boy
and a vampire girl in their quest to defeat Thelonious, a sinister
vampire from a rival clan who tries to wreak havoc by breaking up the
truce between humans and vampires. It is a tale of survival against all
odds in a world where humans and creatures of the night must learn to
co-exist, promoting values such as bravery, loyalty and teamwork.
-- The animated series is scheduled to be aired on Televisio de Catalunya
(TV3) at the end of 2014, leveraging Monstrou Studio's unique Vicon
Motion Capture system technology facility (MoCap) and Sweatbox's wealth
of experience from its earlier successes, including the international,
award-winning TV animated feature Talma and the Myth of Agartha and the
Academy Award®-nominated animated feature Chico & Rita.
4. August Media Holdings announces co-production and worldwide distribution agreement for Ella Bella Bingo


-- Global media group August Media Holdings has concluded an agreement with
Kool Produktion (Norway) to co-produce the second series of animated
pre-school series Ella Bella Bingo.
-- In a separate deal, August Media Holdings' newly launched distribution
arm August Rights will handle international sales for series 1 and 2 of
the show with Kool Produktion responsible for all Scandinavian rights.
-- August Media Holdings' subsidiary, Red Kite Animation will oversee the
development and production of the second series of Ella Bella Bingo in
Singapore and Edinburgh. The show is being given a new improved look and
August Media is expecting to finalise the animation studio in Singapore
in the coming weeks.
-- Ella Bella Bingo is about charismatic, creative Ella, and the playful
kids and eccentric adults in her life. It's a warm, humorous,
high-energy mix of fun and laughter with a uniquely child-like visual
style.
-- Targeting 3 to 5 year olds, the 2D flash animated series has been
commissioned for Norwegian broadcaster NRK.
-- Due to start production in October 2012, the series is set to launch in
winter 2013.


5. Asian Food Channel (AFC) launches eight new productions at MIPCOM, adding to its stable of more than 70 hours of high-quality, Asian food and lifestyle programming


-- 36 Ways To Live features award-winning, Asian-based Chef Emmanuel
Stroobant who, inspired by his Belgian heritage and love for healthy and
nutritious foods, cooks up 36 recipes that have had an impact on his
life - from restaurant-quality dishes to home cuisine.
-- Back To The Streets is a travelogue hosted by Chef Malcolm Goh and Tham
Zher
-- Peen as they tap into the trend for authentic street food. Going
undercover, they explore the culinary scene on the streets of Kuala
Lumpur, searching out the best eats to recreate with a contemporary
twist in their kitchen.
-- The Boss 2 will showcase well-loved American-born Filipino chef, Bruce
Lim, as he whips up his favourite Western dishes, infused with unique
Filipino flavours and influences.
-- The Big Break follows the success of AFC's first fully produced,
original reality production, The Search For AFC's Next Celebrity Chef,
and is a reality show that travels to six different countries in Asia in
search of 12 underprivileged youths, offering them an opportunity to
transform their lives through cooking. The aspiring chefs are whisked
away to Singapore and put through a series of lessons and challenges
with some of the culinary industry's most respected chefs and
hospitality professionals.
6. One Animation and Zodiak Kids The Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding


-- The Foundation, Zodiak Kids UK production company, and Singapore-based
animation production studio One Animation, announced they would begin
development on a 3-project slate of children's animated television
content beginning late 2012.
-- Singapore-based One Animation is a content provider and financier
specialising in high-end CGI Animation for Film and Television. It has
co-produced the popular Rob The Robot CG-animated series with Canada's
Amberwood Entertainment. The series has been sold to over 77 countries,
with the second season under production.
About Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA)

The Media Development Authority of Singapore (www.mda.gov.sg) promotes the growth of globally competitive film, television, radio, publishing, music, games, animation and interactive digital media industries. It also regulates the media sector to safeguard the interests of consumers, and promotes a connected society. MDA is a statutory board under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (www.mica.gov.sg).





SOURCE Media Development Authority of Singapore

Media Development Authority of Singapore

CONTACT: Michelle Lim, Manager (Industry Communications), Communications, Media Development Authority, +65-8183-3947, michelle_lim@mda.gov.sg

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