Malta sees pay-TV growth
The Malta Communication Authority 2008 report shows that the country's pay-TV market reached 89% of the population, compared to 84% in 2007.
Fire damage on Malta film set
Malta's Mediterranean Film Studios (www.mfsstudios.com) suffered damage to equipment when an planned explosion during the filming of Clouds Above the Slope got out of control.
Agora fueled Malta economy
Agora is credited with pumping €17.5 million into Malta's economy, as the first film to be shot in its entirety on the Mediterranean island nation.
Malta keeps pace with technological growth
Technological development in the telecoms market in Malta is keeping pace with new developments, according to the 2008 Europe Telecoms Mobile and Broadband in Italy and Malta report.
Malta film funding support announced
Malta's new film fund has chosen four projects to receive 223,000 Euros in support.
TVM increase lead in Malta
The release of the fourth quarter Malta Broadcasting Authority's report shows station TVM increasing its lead to 35% of viewers.
New channels for digital TV in Malta
Malta's digital TV provider Melita is adding two new sports and nature themed channels to its package.
Melita offers first mobile broadband via cable TV
Melita, a Malta telecom company, became the first firm to integrate mobile broadband with its cable TV network.
German film completes Malta shoot
German comedy Vicky the Viking has completed filming in Malta.
Malta Broadcasting Authority head resigns
Kevin Aquilina he CEO of the Malta Broadcasting Authority, the government agency which oversees TV and radio broadcasting, will resign at the end of 2008.
GO signs Formula One deal
Malta telecom firm GO announced it has signed exclusive three year rights to broadcast Formula One.
Malta lags in broadband development
A European Commission report indicates that Malta is not moving quickly enough with broadband and internet access.
GO forfeits €11.8 million
Telecom, broadband and cable TV company GO will forfeit €11.8 million in closing a case that dates back 33 years.
New Malta Film Fund announced
Malta has launched a new film fund of 233,000 Euros for audiovisual works produced by Maltese registered companies.
First Digital 3D screen in Malta
The Empire Cinema Complex unveiled the first digital 3D screen in Malta, the Malta Independent Online reported.
TV Malta holds top audience share
TV Malta (TVM) saw a rise in audience share during the second quarter of 2008, according to the Maltese Broadcasting Authority.
Malta pushes for sound stages
Malta's film commissioner is promoting private investment in sound stages and expanding the country's reach for international film production.
MTV Malta Special will become annual event
The Times of Malta reported that the Isle of MTV Malta Special is to become an annual event. According to the report, MTV executives met with the Prime Minister of…
Kinemastik short film fest opens in Malta
The 4th International Kinemastik Short Film Festival opened in Malta on June 28 and runs through July 12. This year's festival opened with an evening of 13 short films from…
Malta National Cinema Day
Malta film distributors and cinemas are luring viewers back into the movie theatres over the summer. For the 13th time, RS Film Distributors are sponsoring National Cinema Day on July…
