Australia Network will re-launch its flagship news program Newshour with Jim Middleton to be broadcast over 44 countries in Asia Pacific. The re-launch event will take place on February 20, 2008 at Parliament House in Canberra, while the show has debuted on February 18. Hosted by veteran Australian journalist Jim Middleton, the show focuses on events of the day, panel discussions with commentators and experts on issues and perspectives of Australia and Asia Pacific. Bruce Dover, chief executive, … [Read more...] about Australia Network re-launches Newshour with Jim Middleton
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MediaCorp Believes in localizing Ripley
Singapore – MediaCorp TV Channel 5 will debut a localized version of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on February 19, 2008 at 8.30pm, following deal concluded with Sony Pictures Television International for the format. The show which features bizarre and amazing events, people, artifacts and trivia will be hosted by local talent Allan Wu who also fronted the recently concluded season two of The Amazing Race Asia on AXN. Singapore’s version of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! will … [Read more...] about MediaCorp Believes in localizing Ripley
Al Jazeera English to debut in Vietnam on VTC Digital TV
Al Jazeera and VTC Digital Television have signed a deal to launch Al Jazeera English in Vietnam. The news and current affairs channel will be available to 2 million households throughout Vietnam on Channel 9 of VTC’s digital terrestrial service offered by Vietnam Multimedia Corporation (VMC), a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications. VMC’s Vice CEO Le Van Khuong said, “(VTC Digital Television is) using all-digital technology from production to … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English to debut in Vietnam on VTC Digital TV
FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has established FHE Australia, its own DVD label to manage the company's home entertainment content in Australia and New Zealand. Run by a local team, FHE Australia will work with distributor destra vision to distribute Neighbours, Satisfaction and the Jamie Oliver franchise, along with classic titles from Thames’ back catalogue, including Goodnight Sweetheart and Rumpole of the Bailey, throughout Australia. Although all of FME’s titles will be … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises sets up home entertainment label FHE Australia
Writers’ strike ends
Los Angeles – Hollywood screenwriters have ended their strike following a 92.5% vote by members of the Writer Guild of America (WGA) in favour of resuming work after a three-month long dispute. The vote follows the presentation of a new contract to WGA members over the Feb 9 weekend. A second vote to ratify the contract will be held on Feb 25. Writers ceased work on Nov 5 and have caused TV programs, including the Golden Globes awards show, and movies to be postponed or cancelled, and has … [Read more...] about Writers’ strike ends
StarHub scores EURO 2008 broadcast rights
Singapore – StarHub has won the exclusive broadcast rights to the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2008) to take place in Austria and Switzerland, from June 7 – 29, 2008. Rights cover live telecasts of all 31 matches from group phase to the final, as well as opening and closing ceremonies. The pay-TV operator is also planning to offer all EURO 2008 matches in HD. Adit Harinasuta, Head, Services & Solutions, StarHub said, “This win further augments StarHub's … [Read more...] about StarHub scores EURO 2008 broadcast rights
