New York – NHK World TV has expanded its distribution in the New York ADI and is now available to Comcast subscribers on Channel 265. As a part of this new rollout to New York, NHK WORLD TV will be airing “Surviving the Tsunami”, a Peabody award-winning documentary that chronicles the March 2011 Japan earthquake. This special will also be available to New York area Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS subscribers, both of which carry NHK WORLD TV. NHK WORLD TV debuted in New York … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV extends New York ADI distribution via Comcast launch
Archives for May 2012
Viki to bring music to new audiences via Warner Music, LOEN and SEED deals
Singapore – Viki Inc. has signed deals with Warner Music Group (WMG), LOEN Entertainment and SEED Music Group to stream thousands of music videos from hundreds of artists on the Viki platform. Viki is a global TV site with TV shows, movies and other premium contents that are translated into more than 150 languages by a community of avid fans. More than 12 million users access the Viki platform each month to watch shows and movies that are subtitled by the community. Undiscovered global … [Read more...] about Viki to bring music to new audiences via Warner Music, LOEN and SEED deals
CCTV installs Kahuna multi-format switchers in new broadcast facility in Beijing
United Kingdom – China Central Television (CCTV) has installed Snell’s Kahuna SD/HD multi-format switchers in its HD production studios at its new headquarters in Beijing. Snell’s regional partner CSS will be providing the system’s integration and installation for the project. CCTV’s new building houses the E01, E02, E04, E05, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, and E17 studios – the programming heart of the facility responsible for HD production of a variety of … [Read more...] about CCTV installs Kahuna multi-format switchers in new broadcast facility in Beijing
NDS to power ADN’s digital cable TV service in Delhi
New Delhi – NDS will be providing the enabling technologies for cable operator ADN Networks to support the launch of its digital cable TV service in central and western Delhi. NDS will be providing its end-to-end technology suite including the MediaHighway set-top box software, VideoGuard conditional access, a customised electronic programme guide (EPG) and a host of interactive functionality such as games and TV applications, including regional content, to compliment ADN’s current … [Read more...] about NDS to power ADN’s digital cable TV service in Delhi
Reliance Broadcast Network’s BIG MAGIC to be available on Reliance Digital TV
Mumbai - BIG MAGIC, India’s first variety entertainment channel for the core Hindi heartland states from the Reliance Broadcast Network stable, will now be available to all viewers of the Reliance Digital TV platform. BIG MAGIC will replace Imagine TV on Reliance Digital TV, going national and increasing its reach by 4.5 million digital homes. Prior to this partnership, BIG MAGIC already had a reach of 10 million households via cable operators. This move allows BIG MAGIC immediate, wide … [Read more...] about Reliance Broadcast Network’s BIG MAGIC to be available on Reliance Digital TV
Australia’s FOXTEL expands Pilat Media installation with IBMS rights
London – Australian pay television provider FOXTEL is expanding its deployment of Pilat Media Global plc’s Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) with the addition of IBMS Rights. Available either as a standalone solution or as an addition to IBMS-managed environments, IBMS Rights delivers centralised rights management for all types of broadcasting operations and platforms. With IBMS Rights, media operations can manage contracts and licensed rights for all content to be … [Read more...] about Australia’s FOXTEL expands Pilat Media installation with IBMS rights
