China - CCTV has officially launched its Arabic international channel. The new channel "will serve as an important bridge to strengthen communication and understanding between China and Arab countries," said CCTV vice president, Zhang Changming, in a statement. He said the channel would need to meet five criteria in order to compete with other international Arabic channels. "We must have high standards for programmes, talent, technology, management and partners." The new 24-hour Arabic Channel … [Read more...] about China’s CCTV launches Arabic International Channel
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Deutsche Welle to broadcast content in Kerala
Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster, and Kerala's ViCTERS (Virtual Class Technology on Edusat for Rural Schools) TV have signed an agreement to telecast educational programmes for school children in the state. Through this partnership, educational television programmes from Deutsche Welle will be beamed on ViCTERS, the educational television channel of the Kerala Education Department. This agreement will allow schools and students in Kerala to access more than 200 hours of … [Read more...] about Deutsche Welle to broadcast content in Kerala
Airtel signs as the title sponsor of Champions League Twenty20 for five years
New Delhi - Airtel, Asia's leading integrated telecom services provider, signed up as the title sponsor of Champions League Twenty20 for a period of five years starting with the inaugural season in 2009. Airtel signed the deal with ESPN STAR Sports, the commercial partners of Champions League T20. The first edition of the Champions League will be played in India starting 8 October 2009. A total of 12 teams from 7 test playing nations will participate in the inaugural edition. The 16 day league … [Read more...] about Airtel signs as the title sponsor of Champions League Twenty20 for five years
Cartoon Network secures rights to Korea’s animation sensation, MixMaster2
Seoul - Cartoon Network has secured the cable and satellite rights to broadcast MixMaster2, the popular action adventure series, to over 91 million viewers across 25 Asia Pacific countries. Cartoon Network's agreement with Sunwoo Entertainment, the producer and distributor of MixMaster2, marks the first time a local animation company has teamed up with an international broadcast network. Slated for launch in 2010, MixMaster2 will premiere first on Cartoon Network in both Korea and across the … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network secures rights to Korea’s animation sensation, MixMaster2
Centraline and ToonZip confirm cross-border collaboration
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian animation production company, Centraline Animation Sdn Bhd (Centraline) and Korean media content producer, ToonZip have announced the joint-production of a 3D adventure comedy animation series at the Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival Promotion Plan (SPP). Entitled Robot ARPO, the 52-episode animation series depicts the story of a fearsome combat robot that has been turned into domestic helper by a wacky earthling family. Based in Korea, ToonZip is … [Read more...] about Centraline and ToonZip confirm cross-border collaboration
eventIS announces deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia
Sydney - eventIS, a market leader in metadata solutions for linear broadcasting and video on demand, announced two deals that highlight its commitment to the Australian digital television industry. Under the deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia, eventIS will supply both companies with advanced electronic program guide (EPG) systems based on its easy-to-operate, open-interface CASIS scheduling system and STAGIS schedule aggregator. In the first deal, eventIS is supporting Broadcast … [Read more...] about eventIS announces deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia