Recently added articles from Television Asia:
How was your market?(comment & contents)
Nov 01, 2009; Osborne, Magz ... AMIDST the air-kissing affectation of events along Cannes' La Croisette, a couple of things stand out in my MIPCOM memories for 2009. Attending AETN International's party to celebrate its distribution, as well as international format and short form rights, of the film 'The ...
SingTel scoops as StarHub 'sheds' Barclays Premier League and ESPN STAR Sports channels.(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... SINGAPORE -- Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) announced that it had won the bid for the rights to the Barclays Premier League matches for three years commencing August 2010. These include rights for mio TV, as well as the internet and mobile. Industry estimates are ...
ESPN STAR Sports secures exclusive BPL rights on multiple platforms in 18 Asian markets.(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... SINGAPORE -- ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced that it has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the Barclays Premier League (BPL) on multiple platforms in 18 markets across Asia including: India, Indonesia, East Timor, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, North & South Korea, The Philippines, ...
Malaysia at MIPCOM 2009.(news)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2009; ... CYBERJAYA -- The Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak went to MIPCOM 2009 in Palais des Festivals, in support of MSC Malaysia creative multimedia mission in the prestigious event. The mission is aimed at enhancing economic relations in the creative industry ...
Asia Pacific leading improvement in ad spend--Nielsen.(news)(Report)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2009; ... AMSTERDAM -- Asia Pacific is driving the slow improvement in advertising expenditure, with 6.5 percent growth in the second quarter, while Europe and North America are still facing some challenges posed by the economic crisis. According to Nielsen's Global AdView Pulse, which ...
FlashForward acquisitions for Disney-ABC International Television (APAC).(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... HONG KONG -- FlashForward, one of the most anticipated new shows of the 2009/2010 US television season, has been picked up by ten broadcasters in Asia Pacific with telecast across 44 countries, announced Disney-ABC International Television (DAIT) Asia Pacific. [ILLUSTRATION ...
DEN launches Blog.telly.(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... MUMBAI -- Indian digital cable TV operator DEN Networks Limited has launched two innovative services--an interactive TV micro blogging application, Blog.telly, following the launch of its 24x7 music service in January of this year. NDS' MediaHighway now offers DEN subscribers ...
Taiwan lifts China actor ban.(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... TAIPEI -- Taiwan's Government Information Office (GIO) says it is lifting a ban on Chinese actors and directors making TV dramas on the island. This has significant implications for both countries' drama production, creating opportunities for much-anticipated collaborations ...
Bloomberg and UTV to form India's premier business TV network.(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... MUMBAI/NEW YORK -- Bloomberg and UTV, India's leading integrated media and entertainment enterprise announced that they will collaborate on a television channel to deliver real-time business, economic and political news to households across India. From this month, the business ...
NBC Universal unveils multi-million revitalized global channel portfolio.(news)
Nov 01, 2009; ... MIPCOM/LONDON -- NBC Universal has unveiled five revitalized global channel brands delivering new original, first-run content targeted at local audiences around the globe. NBC Universal has made a multi-million dollar investment in the repositioned flagship portfolio of five ...
AETN International in volume deal with TV Thai.(deals)
Nov 01, 2009; ... BANGKOK -- AETN International has licensed a package of programming to TV Thai, the company's first licensing agreement with the public broadcaster, announced Ling Sze Gan, head of content sales, Asia for AETN International. "As a public broadcaster, TV Thai has a mission to ...
GT Satellite Systems and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign multiple transponder deal for Russian DTH platform on ABS-2.(deals)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2009; ... GT Satellite Systems S.A. (GTSS) and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced that they have signed a long term, multiple transponder deal to provide GTSS with expansion capacity on the new ABS-2 satellite scheduled to be launched in 2012. As part of the multi-year contract, ...
Foxtel and Austar add Eurosport & The Style Network, Al Jazeera on Austar.(deals)(Style Network's worldwide services)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2009; ... MIPCOM, CANNES -- The Style Network will launch on Foxtel and Austar in Australia on 15 November 2009, announced Kevin MacLellan, president, Comcast International Media Group. These new launches will make The Style Network available to over 78 million subscribers worldwide. ...
KOCCA and AETN All Asia Networks announce co-production deal.(deals)
Nov 01, 2009; ... SEOUL/SINGAPORE -- AETN All Asia Networks Pte Ltd. (AAA Networks) and Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), announced a deal to co-produce 5 x 1 hour high-definition documentaries for HISTORY, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. The documentaries will be of Asian ...
BBC Worldwide Channels signs new distribution agreement for BBC World News with KT Corp in Korea.(deals)
Nov 01, 2009; ... SINGAPORE -- BBC Worldwide Channels announced a new agreement to distribute BBC World News on Qook TV, KT Corp's brand for its residential services, such as landline telephony, internet and IPTV, in South Korea. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the addition of World News, ...
Sharples exits as Endemol restructures in Asia.(people)
Nov 01, 2009; ... HONGKONG -- Endemol announced the latest steps in its strategy for growth across Asia. Management across the region is to be restructured with all operations reporting directly into Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations at Endemol Group. Arjen will continue to be based at ...
Broadcast veteran Ashok Miranda to lead AXN and AXN BEYOND's Creative Services.(people)
Nov 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HONG KONG -- SPE Networks--Asia (SPENA) announced the appointment of broadcast veteran, Ashok Miranda, as director of creative services for AXN and AXN BEYOND. A multi-award winning creative professional with over 18 years of international ...
Nicholas Wodtke appointed as VP, Business Strategy & Development and New Media, Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific).(people)
Nov 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HONG KONG -- Rob Gilby, senior vice president and managing director, Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific), announced that industry veteran Nicholas Wodtke has been hired as the new vice president, business strategy & development and new ...
Oliver Rust appointed Managing Director of the Nielsen Company Hong Kong.(people)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2009; ... HONG KONG -- The Nielsen Company announced the appointment of Oliver Rust to the position of Managing Director, The Nielsen Company Hong Kong overseeing the company's business portfolio in Hong Kong. Rust replaces Fanny Chan who has moved to a regional role within The Nielsen Company. ...
BBC Worldwide Channels appoints regional director, advertising sales for Greater China.(people)
Nov 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SINGAPORE -- BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced the appointment of Kerry Tarrant, as regional director, advertising sales--Greater China, as part of the pan-regional sales team to setup, build and support domestic and international ad sales for BBC ...
