LUXEMBOURG & MYANMAR – The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) of Myanmar has broadened its relationship with Intelsat to accelerate the deployment of the country’s wireless communications infrastructure in Myanmar. Intelsat is the operator of the world’s first globalised network and a leader in integrated satellite communications. The MOTC will utilize services on Intelsat 39, a Ku-and-C-band satellite which is scheduled to replace Intelsat 902 at 62° East in 2019. … [Read more...] about Myanmar expands relationship with Intelsat
A+E Networks and Singha Estate embark on new production
A+E Networks Asia and Thai property development and investment holding company Singha Estate have announced the charter of a new HISTORY Asia original documentary series, Making Mega in Paradise, about one of the world’s most ambitious tourism projects. The series will chronicle the creation of Maldives’ largest-ever mega-project by Singha Estate, unveiling the logistical and intellectual challenges faced in the transformation of a Maldivian lagoon into the largest integrated … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Singha Estate embark on new production
CBS Studios signs licensing agreement with Japan’s U-Next
LOS ANGELES & TOKYO – CBS Studios International has announced a multi-series, multi-year content licensing agreement with one of Japan’s largest SVOD platforms, U-Next. The agreement is the first of its kind between the two companies. U-Next subscribers will have access to over 1300 episodes of current and past programming from CBS Television Studios, including the NCIS franchise (NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans), Elementary, Hawaii Five-0, The Good Wife and for the … [Read more...] about CBS Studios signs licensing agreement with Japan’s U-Next
Rise, a Women in Broadcast group, launches in Asia
SINGAPORE – Rise, a group for women in non-craft roles in the broadcast sector, has announced its launch in Asia, together with details on a panel session being held at this year’s BroadcastAsia exhibition. Women In Broadcast: Break into the Media-tech Industry and Climb the Glass Ladder is one of the panel sessions at the three day annual meet. The session will be moderated by Sadie Groom, Founder of Rise and Managing Director of Bubble Agency. Rise, a not-for-profit … [Read more...] about Rise, a Women in Broadcast group, launches in Asia
Love Nature greenlights “Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs”
WASHINGTON – Love Nature, a joint venture with Blue Ant Media and Smithsonian Networks, has announced the greenlight and pre-production of its latest commission, Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs. The series is co-produced by the award-winning team at Oxford Scientific Films, in association with Positively, world-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s company. Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs will take viewers around the world as narrator Stilwell introduces a number of … [Read more...] about Love Nature greenlights “Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs”
Inmarsat to collaborate with Hellenic Space Agency
Inmarsat, a global leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hellenic Space Agency (HSA) to allow greater collaboration on research and potential technology development. The agreement was signed on 7 June at the international shipping event Posidonia 2018 in Athens by Inmarsat’s Maritime President Ronald Spithout and HSA Chairman Christodoulos Protopapas. The HSA is mandated by the Hellenic Republic to promote space … [Read more...] about Inmarsat to collaborate with Hellenic Space Agency