BIG MAGIC, the flagship general entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network, has announced the inking of a carriage deal with DD Direct+, following its distribution alliance with digital DTH service provider Videocon d2h. The deal expands the channel's reach across Hindi-speaking markets. BIG MAGIC offers an eclectic mix ranging from family dramas, reality shows and cookery shows to game shows, weekend movies and more. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, BIG … [Read more...] about BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
Red Arrow to distribute “House Rules”
Munich - Red Arrow International has acquired distribution rights to Seven Network Australia’s hit reality series House Rules, produced by Seven Network Productions. The series grew audiences from its launch and provided an 88% increase across target demographics for its final week. Therese Hegarty, Head of Production and Rights at Seven Network, says: “We are delighted with the success of this remarkable new format. It totally captured the imagination of … [Read more...] about Red Arrow to distribute “House Rules”
Foxtel launches Asian channels
Produced in Japan, the 24-hour English-language channel NHK WORLD TV is already broadcast in 140 countries to 260 million households, and is now available to Foxtel subscribers via GlobeCast Australia’s D3 satellite capacity. CCTV-9 Documentary Channel is sister channel to CCTV’s Chinese and Asian news channel CCTV News, and is the first dedicated English-language Chinese documentary channel with worldwide coverage. Produced in Beijing, the channel will be … [Read more...] about Foxtel launches Asian channels
Indian channel to offer 24-hour wedding reality content
Noida, India - Shagun TV, a new television channel headquartered in India's capital, is set to offer 24-hour matrimonial reality content. This leverages on the Indian wedding market - valued at an estimated $38 billion a year and expected to grow 25-30% annually, according to the Times Colonist. Shagun TV's current programming includes a bridal makeover show, a show featuring honeymoon destinations and one on the often-fraught relationship between mothers and … [Read more...] about Indian channel to offer 24-hour wedding reality content
BBC World News Japan names MD
Tokyo - Starting September 2, 2013, Yuji Watanabe will join BBC World News Japan as Managing Director, heading up the BBC’s new business in Japan. His priorities as Managing Director will be exploring new business opportunities for the channel, expanding existing platforms and building the profile of BBC World News with Japanese audiences.BBC World News has been available to Japanese audiences since 1994 and Japan continues to be a key market for the channel’s international … [Read more...] about BBC World News Japan names MD
ATV’s executive director quits
According to the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's ATV announced that it had received documents signed by Shing confirming his resignation from the position immediately, but it was unclear if he had also quit the ATV board.The order to resign came after the authority released its investigation report on ATV on August 23, 2013, concluding that Shing had breached the licensing terms by allowing investor Wong Ching, who is also his relative, to exercise de facto control over … [Read more...] about ATV’s executive director quits