COMMUNICATION design and production group Kingsmen Creatives announced on Thursday that its US-based subsidiary Kingsmen Xperience has entered into a licencing agreement with global play and entertainment company Hasbro International to create, build and operate the NERF brand family entertainment centre (FEC) attractions across the Asia-Pacific.The agreement between Hasbro and Kingsmen marks the start of an inaugural partnership and entry into the development and operation of NERF FEC attractions across the Asia-Pacific region.Under the terms of the agreement, Kingsmen will co-conceptualise, create, build and operate multiple NERF FEC attractions across Asia-Pacific with the first location to open by 2019 in Singapore. Andrew Cheng, group chief executive officer of Kingsmen, said: "This new concept attraction and collaboration with Hasbro marks our entry into the development and operating of LBE (location-based entertainment), and an expansion of our business portfolio. This exciting … [Read more...] about Kingsmen Creatives’ US-based subsidiary to partner with Hasbro to open NERF brand family entertainment centres in APAC
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Thales to offer in-flight entertainment system to Garuda Indonesia
THALES has partnered with Garuda - Indonesia's flag carrier - for the first time, both companies announced at the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday.The French aerospace company will equip 14 of Garuda's new A330neo aircraft with its AVANT in-flight entertainment system. Both companies declined to disclose the valuation of the deal.The AVANT in-flight entertainment system, which is based on an open Android platform, promises to support multiple languages and features high-definition monitors for all passengers. Business-class passengers can also enjoy the Avii touchscreen handsets.The announcement comes as Garuda expects to welcome a double-digit increase in passenger growth in 2018. … [Read more...] about Thales to offer in-flight entertainment system to Garuda Indonesia
Spackman Entertainment Group is planning to launch a new cryptocurrency called K Coins
Singapore catalist-listed Spackman Entertainment Group is launching its own cryptocurrency called K Coins.The group said in a statement on Monday (Feb 5) that it is in preliminary discussions to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) for K Coins, subject to necessary approvals from relevant parties and regulators.Spackman, which has its headquarters in South Korea, plans to use K Coins to fund artist and content projects.Token holders will be given access to products and services by Spackman Entertainment Group, including merchandise, movie and drama-related events and more.The group also wants to partner with Spackman Media Group, the largest entertainment talent agency in Korea, to allow K Coins to be used towards the participation and purchase of artist-based projects, such as photography works, fan meetings, concerts and merchandise.Spackman Entertainment Group CEO Richard Lee said: “Blockchain technology is an innovative approach to leverage our content and talent management … [Read more...] about Spackman Entertainment Group is planning to launch a new cryptocurrency called K Coins
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Spackman Entertainment appoints interim CEO, after founder stepped down in Dec
AN interim CEO has been appointed by Spackman Entertainment Group, a month after the Catalist-listed South Korean entertainment production group announced that its founder would be stepping down to prepare the company for a new phase of growth.Richard Lee, 43, will be its interim CEO and executive director, with effect from Thursday. Mr Lee is chairman and interim CEO of Spackman Equities Group, and director and managing director of Spackman Media Group.Spackman Entertainment Group had announced in December that its founder Charles Spackman, 45, had stepped down as executive chairman and CEO, amid the company's efforts to restructure its board to better prepare for a new phase of growth.Echoing what it said then, about transitioning from "a founder-centric management structure to an objective management structure", the company also announced other board changes on Thursday.It said that it has appointed Na Kyoungwon, 42, as executive director and a member of its board's nominating … [Read more...] about Spackman Entertainment appoints interim CEO, after founder stepped down in Dec