Singapore – NL Yellow River Satellite TV, a US$50 million joint venture between China Yellow River Television & Broadcasting Media (CYRTB) and Singapore’s Net Leader Holdings, is targeting a Q3 launch to some 220million people in China and Southeast Asia. A Net Leader spokeperson said the Singapore-based satellite TV firm will offer variety, sports, dramas, animation and other Chinese-language fare. It intends to broadcast to Beijing and Shanghai, as well as some regional cities in … [Read more...] about NL Yellow River Satellite TV targets Chinese auds
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FME closes first look deal for Origin entertainment productions
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has sealed a first look, TV development deal with new production house Origin. Established by David Thompson, former head of BBC Films, Origin will focus on creating original film and TV drama. David Thompson, executive producer as Origin said, ‘(FME’s) support will help Origin create quality TV drama that will capture an audience’s imagination around the world. And will also play a part in maintaining Origin’s relationships with some of … [Read more...] about FME closes first look deal for Origin entertainment productions
Animax to roll out LaMB over multiple platforms
Singapore/Hong Kong – Youth cable channel Animax has launched LaMB, a new HD entertainment showcase for TV, the Internet and mobile platforms. LaMB is the first original HD production from Animax and is the first animation programme produced under the US$6million Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and SPE Networks–Asia Joint Production Fund. The fund targets to offer Singapore-based media companies opportunities to work on ‘world class’ productions. The LaMB … [Read more...] about Animax to roll out LaMB over multiple platforms
SingTel offers new Bloomberg mobile service
Singapore – SingTel has introduced Bloomberg’s new multi-faceted application for mobile devices exclusively available to SingTel postpaid mobile customers, marking the world’s first launch of the mobile service. The interactive service allows users to create a personalized portfolio to track the performance of shares and stock exchange indices from the suite of investment tools and services available. A currency conversion calculator using real-time exchange rates will also be … [Read more...] about SingTel offers new Bloomberg mobile service
Zeal Entertainment to Amaze with new formats
London – Format and events programming distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has secured global distribution rights to independent UK production house Amaze TV’s new formats One of the Boys, Vicious Circle and Ladies and the Tramps. One Of The Boys uses prosthetics, voice and acting coaching to have a woman go undercover as a man and through interaction with a selected group of men allow her to decide which man she will further her relationship with. … [Read more...] about Zeal Entertainment to Amaze with new formats
Brazil’s Rede Record Internacional TV reaches Asia
Sunrise, Florida – GlobeCast, content management and delivery subsidiary of France Telecom has signed a deal with Brazilian network Rede Record Internacional TV to launch its exclusive channels across Asian markets including China, Japan and India via SatLink’s AsiaSat 2 multiple channels per carrier (MCPC) platform. Rede Record Internacional’s carriage into Asia adds to its channels’ availability in the US, Canada, Europe and Africa. The network offers a range of … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Rede Record Internacional TV reaches Asia