Singapore – StarHub and SPE Networks-Asia will launch AXN spin-off channel AXN Beyond on StarHub Digital Cable from May 27, 2008. Singapore becomes AXN Beyond’s third territory, adding to Hong Kong’s now TV and SkyCable in the Philippines. AXN Beyond offers a mix of programming across genres including sci-fi, mystery, fantasy, horror, suspense, paranormal, and supernatural. Shows include dramas Lost and Supernatural, mystery and fantasy series Pushing Daisies, as well as … [Read more...] about AXN Beyond set for Singapore bow
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SingTel adds TRACE, launches mio TV on Mobile
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has announced the launch of its mio TV on Mobile service, and brought on international urban music and culture TV channel TRACE to its mio TV IPTV service. “With Singapore’s high mobile penetration rate and SingTel’s customer base of over 2.5 million mobile users, the largest in Singapore, it makes sense to offer compelling content on our mobile platform so that Singaporeans have access to their favourite mio TV content … [Read more...] about SingTel adds TRACE, launches mio TV on Mobile
DAIT and Chunghwa Telecom seal IPTV VOD content deal
Hong Kong – The Walt Disney Company’s international TV distribution arm, Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific), has closed a content deal with Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom for current movies and TV series to be made available on Chunghwa’s Multimedia On-Demand (MOD) IPTV VOD service. The deal, facilitated by Deltamac Taiwan, includes dramas such as Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and Lost, along with current and library movies from Walt Disney … [Read more...] about DAIT and Chunghwa Telecom seal IPTV VOD content deal
Al Jazeera reports distribution gains
Doha – Al Jazeera Network has reported gains in distribution for both Al Jazeera English and the original Al Jazeera Arabic channels as the former’s reach expanded by 10million households to over 110million homes worldwide, while the latter is currently available to more than 50million households globally. In Asia, Al Jazeera English was added by Vietnam’s VTC to be available to 2million households; Singapore’s SingTel launched the channel on IPTV service mioTV; while Al … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera reports distribution gains
NL Yellow River Satellite TV targets Chinese auds
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
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
