Singapore Gears up for the Future of Media

Singapore, June 15, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore is gearing up to exploit the opportunities in a rapidly-transforming media landscape with initiatives that seed the development and delivery of next-generation consumer applications, services and experiences. These include the start of 3D TV trial across multiple platforms and the award of funding to innovative industry projects that are expected to change the way media and entertainment are consumed in future. In addition, plans are underway to develop a prototype of the future Mediapolis@one-north. Known as Mediapolis Phase 0 (pronounced "Phase Zero"), the 16,000 square metres interim space which is expected to be ready for occupancy by first quarter of 2011 will cater primarily to the incubation of start-ups as well as test-bedding and prototyping of new, innovative concepts in the various media sectors including interactive digital media, film and broadcast.