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Articles in June 2003 issue of Asia Image

• Prodigy adds new director. (People).(Brief Article)
• BEC World warns producers to meet ratings performance. (In Thailand).(Brief Article)
• Alias / Wavefront. (company profile).
• New DAM solution launched by SALT. (product gallery).
• Escotoonz completes animation series for Canadian market. (Animation Action).
• Celestial signs onto Indovision. (Broadcast Updates).(Celestial Movies to be carried on satellite platform)(Brief Article)
• CCTV extends Latin American influence. (Broadcast Updates).(Vidivision signs with China Central Television Network )(Brief Article)
• Taiwan sets timeline for digital broadcasting. (Digital Migration).(Brief Article)
• On the move: in the crowded space of advertising of mobile services, Euro RSCG Malaysia, production house Passion Pictures, and post facility Liquid's unique creative concept and treatment have managed to make this TVC for local telco Maxis stand out. (TV
• Kantana Animation looks to European, Japanese markets. (Animation Action).(Brief Article)
• Most expensive Korean animation feature to debut in July. (news room).(Wonderful Days)(Brief Article)
• Tokto tales: the use of animation in documentaries is generally limited to recreations or re-enactments. This recent project from Thai studio Imagimax shows how animation can be used more creatively and fully in this genre. (animation production).
• Boris's new Toolkit. (product gallery).
• Moving Picture to produce first 3D series for TV. (Animation Action).
• Cypress Films clarifies anti-war stance. (Production News).(Correction Notice)
• Indian TVC production company signs Bollywood director. (Production News).(Cornerstone Productions of Mumbai)(Brief Article)
• Film distribution monopoly broken. (In China).
• Inside scoop: what does a television set and sound system see? That is the basis of a TVC created by advertising agency TYA for Sony's Wega Theatre regional campaign. Asia Image speaks to agency and production house Francis Khymberlie for details on the c
• More features, lower price from Miranda's new upconverter. (product gallery).
• Oriental Post sees keen interest in HD technology by Thai filmmakers. (news room).
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
• YesTV Plus launches Playboy Videoclub. (Broadcast Updates).
• Of one mind: Discovery Networks Asia's First Time Filmmakers programme is a worthy initiative for Asia's production community, but as Asia Image finds out, it's a win-win proposition for the network as well as the lucky filmmakers. We take a look at the p
• Digital Pictures restructures to include GMD and Kotij. (In Australia).
• HBO Asia's CEO to leave end 2003. (People).(Dan Murrell)(Brief Article)
• Channel [V] Thailand appoints first managing director. (People).(Tanawat Wansom to manage music channel)(Brief Article)
• And ... Media 100's The Finishing Release. (Product Snapshots).
• "Infernal Affairs" sequels on track despite SARS. (Production News).
• Quantel. (company profile).
• Japanese post facility moves to HD. (Technology--Upgrades and Investments).(Brief Article)
• Geoff Millichamp joins KL's mfx. (People).(Moon FX)(Brief Article)
• Now shipping ... Io. (Product Snapshots).
• RS announces multi-million dollar plans for telemovies. (Production News).
• Broadcast & Professional Products Asia Company (a division of Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd).(Company Profile)
• Hong Kong Filmart postponed due to SARS. (Industry Events).(Brief Article)
• BBC World renews Hallion Productions contract. (Broadcast Updates).(Brief Article)
• CCTV revamps drama channel. (In China).(China Central Television Network )(Brief Article)
• Avid starts delivery of NewsCutter Adrenaline. (Product Snapshots).
• Stake deal in Lai Sun wrapped up by ATV chief. (Broadcast Updates).
• Leitch Asia Limited. (company profile).
• Korean broadcaster on track for digitalisation drive. (Digital Migration).(Brief Article)
• Avid Technology, Inc. (company profile).
• China releases co-production statistics. (In China).(report from State Administration of Radio, Film and TV)(Brief Article)
• Bluefish and eyeon compatibility. (Product Snapshots).
• Japan's KDDI announces broadcasting plans. (Broadcast Updates).
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
• Manila boutique post house goes digital. (Technology--updates and Investments).(Shockpost chooses Quantel's QEdit Pro for digital production)(Brief Article)
• Agent of change: with slick big budget Hollywood movies dominating theatre screens worldwide, it's easy to forget that film is not only used to entertain, but also to reflect on social and cultural issues of life. Filmmakers are empowered to use the mediu
  by Khuen, Foo Tiang
• Two-way street. (editorial).(Asian television production)(Editorial)
  by Lee, France
• Sonic ReelDVD Studio bundled with dpsVelocity. (Product Snapshots).
• Korean animation character in new TV series. (Animation Action).
• Indian government makes it easier for foreign film crews. (In India).(Brief Article)
• Sahara India sets up digital newsroom facility. (Technology--Upgrades and Investments).(Brief Article)
• Zee enters film distribution business. (In India).(Brief Article)
• Market value: whether a TVC is promotionally driven or for brand building, it's all about grabbing the viewer's attention. (frame store).
• Kodak.
• Mocap on the ascend. (product gallery).
• Leoarts in production for cel animation series. (Animation Action).
• Sahara offers production services to retail advertisers. (In India).(Sahara India Media Communication recently launched news channel Sahara Samay National)(Brief Article)
• Thai movie industry on track despite SARS. (In Thailand).(Brief Article)
• Call for entries for Asian Television Technical & Creative Awards 2003. (Industry Events).