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• Kicking into high gear: recent figures provided by Chinese broadcasting, industry regulator the State Administration of Radio, Film and TV (SARFT) note that only about 20 per cent of dramas produced are profitable. However, one company is betting big on t
• An ENG evolution: formats are back on the agenda in the competitive world of electronic newsgathering (ENG) cameras. Manufacturers are scrabbling to gain market supremacy in the embryonic market for tapeless acquisition. (broadcast technology).
  by Dean, Richard
• Alias celebrates 20th birthday with rebranding. (product gallery).
• MTV China. (People).
• More leeway for product branding on HKTV. (In Greater China).
• Columbia invested Chinese film in production. (Production News).
• VHQ in motion: one of the region's oldest post production names, VHQ, is gearing up for the next wave of digital content production--animation. The facility is making all effort to ensure that it possesses the right team and mindset to develop and produce
  by Khuen, Foo Tiang
• Bauhaus targets visual effects moment. (product gallery).
• Liquid chrome ships with new configuration and price. (Product Snapshots).
• Omnilab. (People).
• China's 7th film group formed. (In Greater China).
• Saregama merges TV and movie production to focus on regional language projects. (Production News).
• Work of wonder: this month sees the local theatrical release of Korea's most expensive animation feature to-date, a US$13 million sci-fi fantasy that promises a captivating story matched by rich visuals. Asia Image talks to the producer and director on th
• Slow-mo controller from DNF Controls. (product gallery).
• Blackmagic Design upgrades DeckLink 4.0 to support FCP 4. (Product Snapshots).
• Luscious International. (People).
• Animation film director branches into TVC work. (Animation Action).
• First English co-production for Singapore's Channel 5. (Production News).
• Getting some action: Hong Kong studio DCDC Productions is set to get audiences' adrenaline pumping with its feature Dragon Blade, which marries the exciting martial arts genre with the ever popular animation format. (animation production).
  by Chung, Winnie
• Vela adds new Korean distributor. (Distributors and Resellers).
• New switcher links two monitors and computers. (Product Snapshots).
• Pinnacle Systems. (People).
• HK animation studio expands to LA. (Animation Action).
• AXN sports new look. (Broadcast Updates).
• Mediamorphosis. (company profile).
• Router for post workstations. (Technology Highlights).
• BOXX in partnership with SplutterFish. (Product Snapshots).
• MTV Networks Asia. (People).
• Fat Lizard signs exclusive with US PorchLight. (Animation Action).
• STAR and Linktone in wireless partnership. (Broadcast Updates).
• Ochre Pictures Private Limited. (company profile).
• Skylife launches interactive TV service. (Technology Highlights).
• Film Unit powers up digital film facility. (Upgrades and Acquisitions).
• Warner Bros Pictures International. (People).
• jadooWorks bags US$3 million project. (Animation Action).
• Tom group completes acquisition of CETV. (Broadcast Updates).
• Singapore swing: by all accounts, 2002 was a tough year for Singapore TV programme producers but even with the Iraq war and SARS dominating headlines in the first six months of 2003, industry players are optimistic that there is a way forward. (tv program
  by Lee, David
• NDS signs partnership agreement with Indian billing company. (Technology Highlights).
• Studio Ghibli installs the Imagica Galette. (Upgrades and Acquisitions).
• Intelsat. (People).
• Issues still need to be resolved after CEPA, says HK film industry. (news room).
• Promax&BDA picks Singapore for new regional headquarters. (Broadcast Updates).
• Young blood: at only 36, programme producer Chavalit Pongsuvetchakul can already look back on a distinguished career, and has plans yet to explore further heights. (pro file).(Biography)
  by Schmid, Thomas
• Life style: this month's Framestore showcases a variety of different animation work and styles from the region's post facilities and animation studios. (frame store).
• Japanese broadband numbers top 10 million. (Technology Highlights).
• Optima Digital gets region's first Firestorm. (Upgrades and Acquisitions).
• Merger plan between Korean film and game companies. (In Korea).
• Hainan cable TV to go digital. (The Road to Digital).
• Thai commercial wins top award at 2003 Cannes festival. (news room).
• Rolodex.
• Latest news.
• MediaCorp to launch digital terrestrial trial. (Technology Highlights).
• Rebranded Charter Broadcast says rental outlook for Asia good. (product gallery).
• Overseas sales of Korean movies increasing. (In Korea).
• SARFT provides further outline of digital upgrade vision. (The Road to Digital).
• Go East, go West. (editorial).
  by Lee, France
• Taking it higher: new technologies take time to gain ground in Asia. High definition production and post production is picking up in the region. Foo Tiang Khuen takes a look at the issues of HD production and post and what it'll take for greater prolifera
  by Khuen, Foo Tiang
• Conditional value: the implementation of conditional access in India has been marked by chaos. Still, the 40-million Indian cable and satellite market holds a huge opportunity for international and local technology and equipment providers. (broadcast tech
  by Gupta, Ritesh
• Singapore's StarHub confirms digital launch. (Technology Highlights).
• Adobe integrates video applications; releases Premier Pro and After Effects 6.0. (product gallery).
• SK Telecom will start DMB service next May. (In Korea).
• Taiwanese viewers not interested in digital services. (The Road to Digital).