New York – Al Jazeera Media Network announced that it will start a new U.S.-based news channel that will provide both domestic news and international news for American audiences. The network has also acquired Current TV, a cable channel founded by Al Gore. The new U.S.-based news channel will be available on Current’s distribution network when it is launched in 2013. According to the The New York Times, the new channel will be tentatively titled “Al Jazeera America” where … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera to launch U.S. news channel
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Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for ITV Studios’ hit format Popstar To Operastar with Vietnamese production company Cattiensa. Cattiensa will produce an 8 x 90’ series to air on VTV3 in Vietnam in 2013. Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We’re delighted that Vietnamese viewers are going to have the opportunity to see their favourite popstars take on the challenge of opera. The outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
“Junkie Monastery” wins Best Social Awareness Programme at Asian Television Awards 2012
Singapore – Junkie Monastery, a documentary co-produced by AETN All Asia Networks and The Moving Visuals Co., won the award for BestSocial Awareness at the Asian Television Awards (ATA) 2012 held December 6 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. The competition isjudged by an expert panel of 48 judges from across the region. Junkie Monastery was also “Highly Commended” in threeother categories; “Best Infotainment Programme”, “Best Direction” and “Best … [Read more...] about “Junkie Monastery” wins Best Social Awareness Programme at Asian Television Awards 2012
Media Prima wins “Best Online Driver” award at Marketing Events Awards
Malaysia’s Media Prima bagged two awards and seven nominations at the Marketing Events Awards 2012 held on November 22. TV3's Anugerah Juara Lagu 26 won the Gold Award for the “Best Online Driver Category” while Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2011, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011, won the Bronze award under the same category. According to reports, multi-phased online activities leading up to the event night were in place, from a video … [Read more...] about Media Prima wins “Best Online Driver” award at Marketing Events Awards
Downton Abbey to return for a fourth season
The Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning Downton Abbey will return to ITV1 in 2013 for a fourth series. Filming of eight new episodes for the third quarter of 2013 plus an extended special episode for Christmas 2013, begins at Highclere Castle and Ealing Studios in February 2013. In Asia, NBCUniversal has expressed interest in picking up the fourth series for DIVA Universal. Season 3, meanwhile, will premiere in January 2013 on the channel. Marianne Lee, Programming Director, Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey to return for a fourth season
Astro shares continue downward trend
Kuala Lumpur – According to a news report by Malaysia’s The Star, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd. shares dropped to its lowest closing point yesterday since it was re-listed three weeks ago on October 19. The company closed at RM2.65 and is now down 11.7% from its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM3. At present, it is unclear which parties have been selling down shares of Astro. So far, there has been no news of major shareholders selling off their stakes and no filings have been … [Read more...] about Astro shares continue downward trend