Hong Kong - Disney Channel has launched the Disney Channel subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service, now TV. The broadband service is the second in the region following Disney Channel Taiwan’s debut of full-length, Mandarin-dubbed and Chinese subtitled programming streamed online. Disney Channel SVOD on now TV is part of Disney’s wider digital media strategy to cater to evolving media consumption habits of children and families who are … [Read more...] about Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
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Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Singapore – SingTel and Al Jazeera have partnered to provide the Al Jazeera English channel in Singapore on the former’s IPTV service, mio TV. Al Jazeera English is the first English language global news and current affairs channel based in the Middle East and will air exclusively on mio TV channel 43 from March 1, 2008. The partnership also provides subscribers with access to the channel streamed live via 3G for mobile phones from April 2008 On the alliance, Low Ka Hoe, director of … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
Mumbai – Indian media and entertainment group Sahara One has launched the Firangi channel on February 25, 2008. Firangi is positioned to showcase international television programming in Hindi in what is touted as a newly-created category of programming, World Television. Firangi channel offers the entire spectrum of entertainment programming sourced from across the world and dubbed in Hindi. This includes telenovelas, sitcoms, adventure shows and international films. Among the shows that … [Read more...] about Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
BBC Worldwide deals for Japan
Brighton, UK – Japan’s biggest broadcaster NHK has picked up four BBC Worldwide titles: Hustle, Hotel Babylon, State Within and State of Play. BBC Worldwide Japan Limited’s manager programme sales Miyuki Kinoshita told Television Asia Plus of the deals, admitting that the opportunity for sales of non-factual genres to NHK arose from the WGA Writers’ Strike – which has since been resolved. And as part of British Year in Japan, LaLa TV picked up a range of BBC dramas … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals for Japan
Discovery Channel Magazine debuts across Asia
Singapore – The Discovery Channel Magazine, a consumer publication inspired by the television network, has debuted across Asia. The launch event was attended by more than 200 industry guests in Singapore on February 22, 2008, while a second trade event is scheduled for February 26 in Hong Kong. The Discovery Channel Magazine is a collaborative effort between Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia, part of The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., global publisher and … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Magazine debuts across Asia
Dixon upped as VP and GM of Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand
Sydney/Burbank – Melissa Dixon has been promoted to vice president and general manager, Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand, replacing Michael Cairns who was appointed to lead Disney Channels UK and Ireland. Reporting to Rich Ross, president, Disney Channels Worldwide, Dixon, a Melbourne native, will relocate to Sydney from Disney Channel's regional office in Hong Kong from April 2008. She will manage Disney Channels and Playhouse Disney channels in Australia and New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Dixon upped as VP and GM of Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand