Malaysia Star, 12 Feb 2011
After 46 years of regulated existence, Singaporean film producers are finding it tough to think of marketable fresh initiatives. There are times when they take the easy way out.
There were times when producers took the easy way out. “Whether it is a local drama or a game show, much of what Singapore shows are copied from foreign countries like Hong Kong, Korea or Japan,” said a surfer.
Chris Tang wrote: “MediaCorp is a monopoly and funded by the government. It will always survive. Why would they be motivated to aim for excellence? It’s time to throw in some real competition!” Full story