Hong Kong/Doha – Al Jazeera English debuted Wednesday on Hong Kong’s now TV, the IPTV unit of telco Pacific Century Cyberworks. Al Jazeera English launched as part of NOW TV's basic IPTV package, reaching some 882,000 subscribers. Transmission began 7pm local time with no additional charge and minimal publicity. The Doha-based new channel has been broadcast in Hong Kong via Cable TV since January 2008. Al Jazeera Network also sealed five distribution deals in the Philippines, … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English debuts on nowTV , boosts Philippines by 500,000
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KidsCo adds now TV in Hong Kong
London – KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal (NBCU), DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment, has launched in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV. Originall slated for Mach 20 2008, a source attributed the delay to “technical difficulties”. March 20 saw KidsCo carriage deals with regional operators including Singapore’s SingTel mio TV, the Philippines’ SkyCable and Korea’s HanaTV. KidsCo also signed on Philippines-based Cable Boss as distributor in … [Read more...] about KidsCo adds now TV in Hong Kong
China Netcom to expand IPTV trial service in 2008
Fixed-line operator China Netcom is looking to expand its IPTV trial service to 10 or more new Chinese cities later in 2008, adding to trials currently being conducted in six cities. China Netcom vice president Jiang Zhengxin revealed that coordination work is in progress among various departments in the company to expand the trials, with the concrete plan expected to be unveiled before September 2008. Already, some 20 TV stations from Guizhou and Shijiazhuang have offered to pay China Netcom to … [Read more...] about China Netcom to expand IPTV trial service in 2008
Samsung and LG join hands for new mobile TV technology
Seoul – Korean rivals Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are collaborating for the first time to jointly develop a mobile TV technology aimed at becoming the industry standard in North America. The surprise and inaugural cooperation was jointly announced by Park Jong-woo, head of Samsung Electronics' digital media division, and Paik Woo-hyun, LG's chief technology officer. The companies are targeting to win the North American mobile TV device market which is expected to generate sales … [Read more...] about Samsung and LG join hands for new mobile TV technology
International Networks to distribute STAR’s Indian channels in the US
Centennial, CO/Hong Kong - International Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast and aggregator of multi-ethnic programming in the US, and STAR Group have signed a deal to have the former represent five of STAR’s Indian channels to MSOs in the US. The five channels covered by the deal include STAR India Plus, India’s top Hindi pay-TV channel offering prime time programmes including soap operas such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thii, as well as reality and game shows; STAR … [Read more...] about International Networks to distribute STAR’s Indian channels in the US
Fortune Star titles to be distributed online in Japan by Tsutaya Discas
Hong Kong/Japan – STAR has inked a deal with Japanese online content provider Tsutaya Discas to distribute 20 movie titles from STAR’s Fortune Star library via Internet in Japan. Titles available from May 14, 2008 via Tsutaya Discas electronic rental (ER) and electronic sell through (EST) download services included Fist of Fury and Way of the Dragon starring Bruce Lee, the Project A series starring Jackie Chan, and the A Chinese Ghost Story series. STAR owns a multi-language library … [Read more...] about Fortune Star titles to be distributed online in Japan by Tsutaya Discas