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Thailand makes international presence felt.(television production)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 537 Words Thailand's bid to become a key overseas production centre is starting to pay dividends. So far this year, data from Thai Film Office show that around 150 projects--features, TV productions, commercials--have been shot in territory in 2002. Latest high-profile project is new Survivor, which is
MTG Russia go-ahead.(Modern Times Group buys stake in StoryFirst Communications)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 618 Words MTG Russia go-ahead. Scandinavian pay and free TV operator Modern Times Group has received regulatory approval from Russian authorities for its proposed acquisition of a 36.6 per cent stake in StoryFirst Communications. StoryFirst operates national commercial Russian channel CTC.
German funding round.(film financing)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 442 Words German public funder NRW has granted [euro]9m to a range of films, largest award going to German-Spanish co-production Playa Del Futuro ([euro]1m). Money was also granted to Willbur Wants to Kill Himself for post-production work ([euro]0.23m) to be carried out in region of NordRhein Westfalen.
UK broadcasting open to foreign investment.(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 699 Words UK's government has issued draft of new Communications Bill that will remove restrictions on creation of a single ITV operator and free the way for more foreign investment in UK broadcasting. Bill also proposes scrapping rules that prevent major newspaper groups from investing in Channel Five.
On-line cinema ticket sellers sue.(Fandango.com and Moviefone)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 557 Words Fandango.com on-line company selling cinema tickets has issued law suit against rival firm Moviefone. Fandango.com (US; +1/866 688 6675; www.fandango.com) claims AOL Time Warner's ticketing service has interfered with a ticketing arrangement it had with Loews cinema chain. Fandango.com claims costs
Telecoms shareholders slap suit on UPC.(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 622 Words Troubled European cable giant UPC is at the centre of $200m lawsuit brought by former shareholders of telecoms group Cignal Global Communications. Shareholders claim UPC failed to honour certain option rights granted in connection with acquisition of Cignal by UPC subsidiary Priority Telecom. UPC
UK government urges regulator to split BT.(British Telecom)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 497 Words UK government has pressed telecom regulator Oftel to split incumbent operator British Telecom (BT) in a bid to encourage competition and growth of high-speed Internet access. In supporting a proposal by Cable & Wireless, select committee on Culture, Media and Sport has requested Oftel to pay
Vietnam regulator ends Internet monopoly.(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 524 Words Vietnam telecommunications regulator has ended monopoly on Internet access provision by awarding two state-controlled firms licences to provide Internet gateways. Directorate General of Posts and Telecommunications (DGPT) ended the monopoly on Internet access provision by awarding Internet Exchange
Euro screen ad group acquired by rival.(RMB bought by Carlton Communications and Thomson Multimedia)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 700+ Words Major pan-European screen advertising circuit RMB and associated companies have been acquired by a UK-based rival and a digital cinema pioneer. Carlton Communications and Thomson Multimedia have acquired RMB Cinema, RMB International and French screen ad partner Circuit A through a joint venture,
Hong Kong production company floats.(Milkyway Image on Hong Kong Growth Enterprise Market)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 539 Words Production company Milkyway Image is planning to float itself on the Hong Kong Growth Enterprise Market (GEM). Milkyway Image (Hong Kong; +852/029 822 5133; www.ledworld.com/English.htm) was formed six years ago by producer/director Johnnie To hopes to float by June 2002. Move is expected to raise
Intertainer in satellite VoD pact.(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 504 Words IP-based video-on-demand (VoD) operator Intertainer (USA; +1/310 202 2900; www.intertainer.com) is to partner satellite delivery firm PanAmSat in an agreement that will enable delivery of content to cable TV operators via satellite, thus eliminating the need for manual input. Combination of the two
Israeli cable firm's woes could hinder merger.(Tevel)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 660 Words UPC-backed Israeli cable operator Tevel has had to apply for creditor protection to allow it to execute a recovery plan and continue operations. Tevel approached Tel Aviv District Court for protection same day that country's anti-trust chief approved three-way merger of Tevel with cable operators
New Australian distributor launches.(Hopscotch)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 494 Words Concentrated Australian theatrical distribution market has a new player: an old player. Recently departed from Oz distributor Dendy Films (Australia; +61/2 9233 8558; www.dendy.com.au), Troy Lum has launched a film distribution/marketing company in partnership with another local distributor New
UK cable group in deal with ISP.(NTL, Freeserve)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 600 Words UK's leading Internet service provider (ISP) Freeserve is to offer broadband access through cable group NTL. Move will be first coalition of ISP with cable group for wholesale of broadband services. NTL (UK; +44/800 052 0800; www.ntl.com), owned by French group Wanadoo, filed for bankruptcy in US
Record sales expected for PPV boxing.(Scandinavian TV firm buysbroadcasting rights to Tyson/Lewis fight)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 700+ Words Heavyweight bout between Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis on 8 June is almost certain to be the highest-grossing pay-per-view TV event of all time, with nearly $80m in combined TV and attendance revenue. HBO and Showtime, rival pay TV companies that are collaborating to broadcast the fight in an unusual
'Spider-Man' gets online sales boost.(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 700+ Words Columbia-TriStar's blockbuster hit Spider-Man (see Arachnid movie has legs, yes eight of them in this section) is also registering record-breaking online ticket sales. Fandango.com has reported that ticket sales on its site totalled $3m in the weeks leading up to the movie's release. Fandango rival
Wizard film sets UK video sales record.(Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 564 Words Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has broken UK video saleson its release this month. Video's distributor, Warner Home Video (www.warnerbros.co.uk), clocked up sales of 1.25m copies on first day of release, breaking record for number of copies sold within 24 hours of release. Record-breaking
Asia World Cup satellite scam.(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 482 Words Increasing number of Asian viewers are turning to illegally obtained satellite channels to watch the imminent World Cup broadcasts. Illegal sales of satellite decoding devices are rising due to a narrow choice of channels in rural areas, and limitations on distribution. Decoders imported from other
Blockbusters threatened by online piracy.(Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones seen by 1 mn online viewers)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Brief Article)
Screen Digest; May 1, 2002; 646 Words Hollywood studios are expressing concern over increasing availability of films online pre-release. Much anticipated Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones has already reached an estimated 1m viewers, despite release date being set for later in month. Similar concerns were raised over
Smart, Amy 1976–
Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television; 700+ Words SMART, Amy 1976– PERSONAL Born March 26, 1976, in Topanga Canyon, CA; daughter of John (a salesperson) and Judy (a museum worker) Smart. Addresses: Agent— Endeavor, 9701 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Manager— Brillstein–Grey Entertainment, 9150
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