EPTMBCGame to shut down? - Page 83
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hacklebeast
United States5090 Posts
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blubbdavid
Switzerland2412 Posts
The President of Korean broadcaster MBC has offered to resign. Kim Jae-chul, who took over in March last year, submitted his letter of resignation to MBC's largest shareholder, the Foundation for Broadcast Culture##. Although the broadcaster said that Kim's decision came to pressure the Korea Communications Commission, which refused to approve a merger of two regional stations, some speculate that Kim stepped down to run in next year's general elections. Source: http://www.hancinema.net/mbc-president-kim-jae-chul-to-step-down-31824.html He apparently resigned last weekend (30th July 11) | ||
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MuffinDude
United States3837 Posts
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Elefanto
Switzerland3584 Posts
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Gregsen
Germany667 Posts
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Ryo
8787 Posts
On August 06 2011 06:30 blubbdavid wrote: I google'd for this Kim Jae Chul guy, and came up with this: Source: http://www.hancinema.net/mbc-president-kim-jae-chul-to-step-down-31824.html He apparently resigned last weekend (30th July 11) The board voted him back into power by a count of 6-3. So his resignation was probably just for show. http://www.mediaus.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=18818 | ||
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Sawamura
Malaysia7602 Posts
On August 07 2011 16:26 Ryo wrote: The board voted him back into power by a count of 6-3. So his resignation was probably just for show. http://www.mediaus.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=18818 is this bad for us after all if he is voted back in for sure he is going to go on with his scheme to kill mbcgame for sure T_T | ||
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Game
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Ryo
8787 Posts
On August 07 2011 16:29 Sawamura wrote: is this bad for us after all if he is voted back in for sure he is going to go on with his scheme to kill mbcgame for sure T_T I don't know. Well just have to pin our hopes on the KCC then (@withkcc). | ||
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Sawamura
Malaysia7602 Posts
On August 07 2011 17:39 Ryo wrote: I don't know. Well just have to pin our hopes on the KCC then (@withkcc). whats kcc ? Korean Communication Commission ? | ||
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Emon_
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Ryo
8787 Posts
On August 07 2011 18:48 Sawamura wrote: whats kcc ? Korean Communication Commission ? Yes. To change from a gaming to a music channel, they need KCC approval. That's the final step. | ||
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Torpedo.Vegas
United States1890 Posts
On August 07 2011 20:48 Ryo wrote: Yes. To change from a gaming to a music channel, they need KCC approval. That's the final step. Unless Flash and Jaedong are on the board, I don't see how this would be illegal (albeit very unpopular). Is there really no other large entity that can absorb the gaming infrastructure of MBC if this does go south? | ||
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heynes
Germany201 Posts
I mean this is as serious as it can get... | ||
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Sawamura
Malaysia7602 Posts
On August 10 2011 00:42 heynes wrote: Any Updates ? I can´t imagine the updates on this matter come so slow (if at all). I mean this is as serious as it can get... Thing is we are all worried but we can't do anything except probably hoping that the pressure of the koreans fans are actually pushing mbc top executive to change into another direction which will benefit mbc game and not destroy our beloved msl and all other beloved e sports . That being said unless some one sneaks in as a spy and hears the board room meeting on the condition of the matter hand being discuss within the top exec until than we can only cross our fingers hope things goes our way. | ||
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Craton
United States17250 Posts
On August 10 2011 00:42 heynes wrote: Any Updates ? I can´t imagine the updates on this matter come so slow (if at all). I mean this is as serious as it can get... Why not? Things like this develop quite slowly. You can't report on something if it hasn't gone anywhere. | ||
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Zona
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If viewership numbers weren't in crisis, the rest of Kespa would likely do what they could to ensure MBCGame stayed in play - having only OGN to deal with as the broadcaster would hurt their bargaining position a ton and make it easier for OGN to squeeze more favorable terms for itself (and for CJ). But now... If pro BW ends this way, it's not a good sign for esports in general, TBH - since even the most anomalous "esport" would still have had a limited shelf life compared to other spectator sports. | ||
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Swwww
Switzerland812 Posts
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T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/vGYcx.jpg) MBC has announced that they’re preparing to launch a new music-dedicated cable channel by the beginning of 2012. MBC Plus Media has already recruited some of the biggest music PDs in the industry, including a number of Mnet’s main PDs. Not only has Mnet’s director Hong Soo Hyun jumped ship, but he’s been joined by PD Park Chan Wook and Kim Hyun Joong, both of whom are known for their extensive work with music programs and festivals. MBC Plus Media will be changing over their MBC Game channel to run exclusive musical content and productions. With the rising popularity of music programs like ‘I Am a Singer‘, ‘Immortal Song 2‘, ‘Birth of a Great Star‘, and ‘Superstar K‘, many are looking forward to seeing what MBC will be bringing to the table through a entire channel dedicated entirely to music. Considering the fact that Mnet has enjoyed the monopoly of music content on cable channels, the extra competition will surely boost the production and diversity of creative content. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/08/mbc-to-establish-their-own-music-cable-channel-next-year | ||
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ketomai
United States2789 Posts
On August 27 2011 14:53 T.O.P. wrote: http://www.allkpop.com/2011/08/mbc-to-establish-their-own-music-cable-channel-next-year Welp I guess that's it ;;. | ||
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