Paris and Montreal – The satellite pay-TV industry reached revenues close to $90 billion in 2011, up from $79 billion in 2010, according to research firm Euroconsult. In its new report titled “Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey and Prospects to 2021”, Euroconsult noted that there would be around 350 million households subscribing to satellite pay-TV platforms worldwide by 2021. The report also indicated that more than 2,800 HD channels were distributed by platforms worldwide … [Read more...] about Emerging markets sustain robust growth for satellite TV platforms
Archives for May 2012
Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Malaysia – The inaugural Asian Animation Summit (AAS) is set to take place on December 10-11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An initiative of Australia’s ABC TV, Korea’s KOCCA and Malaysia’s MDeC, the event is produced and owned by Kidscreen, and will showcase the best new animated projects from Australia, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore to potential co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and investors. Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS will feature … [Read more...] about Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Kinect to offer immersive experience in Harry Potter game
California - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eurocom will cast a spell among Harry Potter fans of all ages this fall with the Harry Potter for Kinect videogame, exclusively on Kinect for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Based on all eight Harry Potter films, Harry Potter for Kinect allows players to join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger on a journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and beyond. In addition to having a … [Read more...] about Kinect to offer immersive experience in Harry Potter game
Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Philippines – Pilipinas Global Network, through a team-up with DISH, has launched two international channels in North America. Kapatid TV5 will feature Filipino culture and entertainment, while Aksyon TV International will be dedicated to national and international news along with sports and current events. The two channels are already available in Guam, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. … [Read more...] about Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
London - NBCUniversal’s energetic weight-loss dance challenge format Dance Your A** Off has been sold to Chinese broadcaster ZheJiang Satellite TV, which will produce 12 episodes of 越跳越漂亮 to air every Sunday at 10pm later this year. This new deal represents the format’s fourth version to air internationally. Dance Your A** Off is an original weight loss show where men and women who struggle with their weight compete in a dance challenge. The series has been a … [Read more...] about Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
Big Bird & friends to call Universal Studios Singapore home
Singapore – Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Parks & Resorts and Sesame Workshop have announced that Sesame Street will be developed into the latest family-oriented theme park in Universal Studios Singapore (USS). The park will comprise a Sesame Street themed ride, special shows and character breakfast programme. USS will be coming up with new Sesame Street shows to coincide with the June holidays. A special rise-and-shine breakfast programme will also debut in the third quarter before … [Read more...] about Big Bird & friends to call Universal Studios Singapore home
