Taipei – Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) has taken the lead in digital TV services as the first operator in Taiwan to launch the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). In March this year, TBC launched a brand new digital TV platform boasting HDTV and a complete suite of digital features including the electronic program guide (EPG), video mosaic, in-built video games etc. In June, it strengthened the content offerings on this platform with the Taiwan premiere of AETN All Asia Networks’ 4 … [Read more...] about Taiwan Broadband Communications launches DVR service
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News Corp. restructures broadcast businesses in Asia
Hong Kong – News Corp announced that it would restructure its Asian broadcast businesses into three units and reduce headcount at its regional headquarters in Hong Kong over the next year. In addition, Paul Aiello, CEO of Star, will step down at the end of the year, the company said. The business will be hived off into Star India, Star Greater China and a third operation covering the rest of Asia known as Fox International Channels, which will combine English-language channels such as Star … [Read more...] about News Corp. restructures broadcast businesses in Asia
Pay-TV demand robust despite recession – MPA
Hong Kong - Asia's top 40 pay-TV operators added 5.8 million net new subscribers during the six months to end-June 2009, according to latest research from Media Partners Asia (MPA). These additions take the combined customer base of Asia's top 40 operators to 65.3 million, around a third of the region's installed pay-TV base. MPA forecasts indicate that these leading operators will end the year with 70.7 million customers, implying annual net additions of 11.3 million and close to 20 percent … [Read more...] about Pay-TV demand robust despite recession – MPA
Judge rejects MediaCorp’s objections to Astro logo
Singapore - Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks will be permitted to register its logo with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. MediaCorp News had objected that they felt the Astro logo was too similar to that of its Channel NewsAsia (CNA) channel brand, which might cause confusion in the marketplace. While Justice Lee Seiu Kin said that both logos looked alike to some degree, he said it was unlikely that the two companies would be confused for each other. Astro had sought to use the … [Read more...] about Judge rejects MediaCorp’s objections to Astro logo
China: Five channels to start HD simulcasting
China - The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has revealed that CCTV-1, Beijing Satellite TV, Shanghai's Dragon TV, Jiangsu Satellite TV and Hunan Satellite TV will begin simulcasting of standard definition and high-definition programming on September 28. The two broadcasts will feature identical content, and the stations will not be permitted to charge additional fees for the addition of the high-definition services. According to a statement issued by SARFT, the … [Read more...] about China: Five channels to start HD simulcasting
FourFourTwo on Malaysia’s Astro
Kuala Lumpur - Astro has launched a 30-minute weekly football news and magazine programme based on magazine brand, FourFourTwo. Lee Choong Khay, head of sports business at Astro, said the launch fitted in with the TV platform's aim to be the number one choice for sports content. FourFourTwo, which will appear on the Astro SuperSport (Channel 811), is anchored by sports presenter Jason Dasey, together with Mix-FM DJ, Jay Menon. Football fans can anticipate in-depth interviews with local and … [Read more...] about FourFourTwo on Malaysia’s Astro