Follow host Jason Godfrey on the adventure of a lifetime as he uncovers Asia’s biggest obsessions!
Experience extreme makeovers in Korea, combat internet addiction in China and warble your way through the Philippines with Jason as he goes all out to discover why people do the things they do!
Catch Obsessions every Sat, 9.30pm on Channel NewsAsia, from 4 Feb 2012
A hardcore drug addict enters the world’s toughest rehab – Thamkrabok Monastery in Thailand. Will he be able to kick his demons under the watchful eyes of the Thai monks?
Find out as we witness his baptism of fire.
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Ever had an idea for an awesome invention but never knew what to do about it? Always dreamed of designing a gadget that would radically transform someone’s life?
Well, now’s your chance to make those invention dreams come true!
Get ready to follow the ups and downs of 12 aspiring inventors with BIG dreams as they bring their imagined creations to life!
Khim Loh, Managing Director and Galen Yeo, Creative Director spoke recently at the Creative Content Production Conference held at Suntec on the topic of “Is there More to Branded Entertainment than Product Placement?”
The Conference was held in conjunction with the region’s biggest broadcast event Broadcast Asia. In the lively opening discussion moderated by Tony Chow of Off the Fence Asia, Khim Loh shared the talk with Gerald Smith of Endemol Asia and Wilma Galvante of GMA Network, Philippines. The talk covered a wide range of issues facing both channels and industry players alike in the evolving landscape of television – where branded entertainment is becoming more prevalent. Khim called for Asian broadcasters to be more innovative and open minded when in comes to incorporating commercial messages.
Galen Yeo gave the audience an overview of how Branded Entertainment has evolved over the years – from Gilette World of Sport to Morgan Spurlock’s The Greatest Movie Ever Sold – and the various challenges that independent producers face in creating branded content. We also gave an overview of some of the branded / sponsored shows that TMVC has produced over the years including SPG TV; Style Doctors; Sony Style and The Pill that Changed the World – among a dozen other examples.
The Moving Visuals Co. was recently commissioned by Starhub to cover Singapore’s inaugural film trade event – SCREEN SINGAPORE and program the official Starhub channel for the event.
Our roving hosts – Jason Godfrey and Leslie Hu What did the stars reveal? Both Lee Byung Hun and Singapore star Ng Chin Han would love to star in something “lighter” than their usual wham bang fare. Zhang Zi Yi on the other hand, was humble and grateful to have made it this far…
Other film luminaries included CSI actor Archie Kao; actor-singer Vanness Wu; and director Wong Jing – the Godfather of Hong Kong films. Having directed over 150 films and still going strong – the man premiered Treasure Inn, a martial arts comedy. Hong Kong celebrities An Ya Wu and Zhang Qi graced our shores to promote their new movie, the suspense thriller The Devil Inside Me.
We also had the privilege of interviewing Singapore’s industry figures including visiting director Yong Mun Chee about her feature debut “Where the Road Meets Sun.” Plus Kelvin Tong of Boku Films shared his thoughts on the state of the industry while Mark Shaw talked about the all-new Lido cinema, where the Closing Night Red Carpet was held.
TMVC also programmed a line up of feature films and shorts on the channel to tie up with the Asian Short Film Awards. Thanks to Objectifs and the High Commission of Canada among many others for their assistance. And thanks to all who worked on the show.
For more info on Screen Singapore, check out the official site.
