The Communications Authority (CA) of Hong Kong has imposed a financial penalty amounting to HK$50,000 on Asia Television Limited (ATV) for breaching the TV Programme Code and Condition. The CA says it received close to 2,200 public complaints about the programme broadcast on the Home and Asia Channels of ATV on November 11, 2012. The major areas of complaint were that: the programme content was misleading and inaccurate, such as the remarks that the audience rating between ATV and Television … [Read more...] about Hong Kong authorities fine ATV for breach of broadcasting codes
Archives for February 2013
HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Singapore – HBO Asia and Eros International Media Limited has announced the launch of HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS in India with two of the leading DTH operators, Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV. These carriage deals come shortly after the December 2012 announcement of the landmark strategic tie-up between HBO Asia and Eros to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels in India. The channels are currently on air and will be available for a free preview in the initial phase of the … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
HIT Entertainment announces sales to Asia and Australasia
CGI series, Mike The Knight London – HIT Entertainment, a children’s entertainment producer and rights owner, has announced that its Hong Kong office has secured a raft of TV sales for 100 hours of programming to Asia, Australia and New Zealand for pre-school properties Mike the Knight, Thomas & Friends and Fireman Sam. The CGI series that follows cheeky medieval character Mike the Knight (52 x 12’) will air in South East Asia and Hong Kong on Disney Junior. HIT … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment announces sales to Asia and Australasia
BT Group acquires ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business
BT Group and ESPN have agreed that BT will acquire ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business. These primarily comprise the ESPN and ESPN America channels and their live sports rights portfolio, including the FA Cup, Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League, UEFA Europa League, and the German Bundesliga. The transaction, subject to regulatory clearance, is expected to complete on July 31 after which BT will continue to operate at least one ESPN-branded channel expected to form part of the … [Read more...] about BT Group acquires ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Media Prima’s Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid
Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid, COO, Group Shared Services of Media Prima Berhad Q: What are the threats that Media Prima faced in 2012? A: 2012 was a challenging operating year due to economic problems in various economies around the world. Although the domestic economy in Malaysia was relatively healthy, we have a very open economy and we are not immune to global uncertainties. As a result, advertisers were cautious with their spending and we had to work harder to sustain our profitability. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Media Prima’s Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid
Malaysia’s Media Prima announces key appointments
Petaling Jaya – Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia’s largest fully integrated media group, has announced three key appointments, which will take effect on March 1, 2013. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services; Ahmad Izham Omar has been named Chief Executive Officer, Television Networks; while Shareen Ooi Bee Hong assumes the role of Group Chief Marketing Officer. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid, Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services of … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Media Prima announces key appointments
