Creative Content
MDeC-Google partner to empower content creators
An MDeC pilot to help Malaysian content creators maximise YouTube as a mainstream distribution platform has exceeded its revenue target, writes Karamjit Singh.
Chromecast support now, original content coming: Hooq CEO
DNA editor Keith Liu sat down with Hooq chief executive Peter Bithos for an exclusive interview on topics ranging from competition, content and piracy, to addressing the needs of the emerging market customer.
WebTVAsia in multiyear, 100-channel deal with Dailymotion
KL-based multichannel network (MCN) and digital studio WebTVAsia said it has agreed on a multi-year partnership with global video platform Dailymotion to collaborate on a 100-channel rollout, as well as exclusive co-production for the Asian market.
Animonsta overcomes challenges to grow
Animonsta Studios has overcome the shortage of skilled talents in Malaysia’s creative content ecosystem to create an animation show that is distributed to broadcasters in 44 countries. Chief creative officer Anas Abdul Aziz will be at Cradle Buzz this March 19-21 to share his experiences.
Autodesk scores big (again) at the Oscars
Unbeknownst to many, perhaps the biggest single winner at the recent 87th Academy Awards was a technology company: 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software company Autodesk Inc.
MDeC to work with GameFounders to bring games accelerator to Malaysia
National ICT custodian Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and GameFounders, the first gaming startup accelerator in Europe, said they would collaborate to bring a regional games accelerator to Malaysia.
What keeps the MDeC CEO awake at night
In Part 2 of her interview with Karamjit Singh, MDeC CEO Yasmin Mahmood talks about what keeps her awake at night, and why the perception about her interest on the Infotech cluster is wrong.
APAC online games revenue to hit US$30bil in 2018: IDC
IDC estimates that online games revenue in APeJ will reach US$30.39 billion in 2018, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.53%.
Wake up: Content industry needs a reboot
Traditional TV broadcaster business models are no longer sustainable in the broadband and smart device age, and content developers need to make the transition or be left on the wayside too, writes Nick Collins.
Desmond Lee’s AppXplore aiming for 10mil downloads
From being a creative guy to being the creative business guy, Desmond Lee had to make the transition to keep his mobile game studio AppXplore going until it brought in key investor Fatfish Internet Group. DNA founder Karamjit Singh has the story.
