Africa Movie Academy Awards’ nominees take a bow in Josies
The nominees of the 2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) were announced to a large gathering of African film industry representatives at a glitzy evening function at Moyo in Johannesburg on Wednesday 19 March.
Endemol UK acquires Pure Grass
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Endemols’ UK division has acquired a 40% stake in digital production company Pure Grass Films..
Kids favouring computer entertainment
The computer is rapidly replacing the television set as children’s’ primary choice of media outlet, according to Robert Iger..
DISCOP Africa to launch in Senegal
The creators of the successful East European market DISCOP East market will launch a niche content market, DISCOP Africa, in Senegal in February 2009..
All things digital
Studio Briefing reports that Disney expects to earn $1bn during 2008 from its digital businesses, which range from cell phones to video games to movie downloads to websites.
TPSA Award winners
The Technical Production Services Association of South Africa (TPSA) Awards took place at The Theatre on the Track, Kyalami, Johannesburg on 10 March 2008. TSPA is an association of members who operate within the Live Entertainment / Events Industry.
VOD finally shows the money side
A new research report from Informa Telecoms & Media shows that in 2012, 909 million homes will have access to true video-on-demand (VOD)
MultiChoice nurtures local content
Pay-TV operator MultiChoice’s Film Talent Incubator Programme will run for 20 weeks from the first week of April to mid-September 2008. The programme, launched in 2007, introduces new entrants to a world of television and filmmaking.
France Telecom chief reveals strategy
Didier Lombard, Chairman and CEO of France Telecom, will outline the telecom giant’s audiovisual strategy as part of the conference program at the 45th MIPTV
Global broadcast technology still strong but sector softening
According to the latest IABM Industry Index, sales in the broadcast technology market have increased by 11.9% year on year.
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