Is this the end of YouTube outfit, Night Owl Cinematics?
The negative spotlight has returned to Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) and one of its founders, CEO Sylvia Chan, with yet another exposé. This time, the […]
pop culture
Trend-jacking with Squid Game and PSLE’s Helen & Ivan
I finished the 9-episode Korean survival drama ‘Squid Game’ over the weekend after succumbing to the barrage of Internet memes and Netflix’s awesome marketing. As […]
10 Singapore creative products to catch this April (if you haven’t already)
Behold, a curated list of new (some relative) Singapore creative content to watch and enjoy, from TV documentaries to music and books. In my opinion, […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are my picks of five super talented Singaporean female musicians to listen to
Since its International Women’s Day, my wife suggested that I survey and write about local lady musicians. And, boy, did I learn very quickly what […]
Glocalizing Disney+’s Singapore launch: JJ Lin’s dramatic rooftop performance, Tampines and other slices of SG
The world of Disney classics must have popped into the minds of many Singaporeans last week (24 Feb), when Disney+ launched in the city-state. The […]
Singapore’s biggest live concert since the circuit breaker, Back To Live, rakes in around $22,000 in its two-day event
More than 400 attended the concert featuring popular Singapore acts such as Benjamin Kheng, Sezairi and Charlie Lim. Why it matters: The success of ‘Back […]
CNA documentary ‘Beyond the Viral Video’ explores the societal impact of digital virality, starting with TikTok
Before it was banned in India, mobile video platform, TikTok, commanded a huge following in the South Asian giant, with some 200 million active users. […]
An impressive Best Asian Drama 2020 win for Singapore’s Last Madame
Local drama Last Madame’s Best Asian Drama win at the Busan Film Festival Asia Contents Awards 2020 was impressive because it received top billing with […]
Two takeaways and some feedback on Mr Baey’s parliamentary address hailing the BTS business model
Member of Parliament, Baey Yam Keng, made an address in parliament recently that drew headlines because he referenced K-pop boyband, BTS’s profit-churning virtual concert. He […]
Top reads: Jahan’s new mural, Apple’s floating store, and SCAPE casting call
Good evening readers, here is a quick round up of stories happening in the Singapore digital media and creative scene: 1. Hepmil Creators’ Network, the […]