Singapore – The Asian Food Channel (AFC) has launched in the Philippines Feb 1, 2008, on the country’s dominant pay-TV provider Skycable. The 24-hour channel’s launch follows previews of the channel via programming blocks that aired previously on the service’s Lifestyle channel. The Philippines is the fifth regional market that AFC is airing in, adding to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore where the channel is already available. AFC provides an Asian … [Read more...] about Asian Food Channel debuts in the Philippines
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BBC Worldwide, Hardy & Sons and Left Bank Pictures in co-venture
London – Independent producer, Hardy & Sons, will re-launch as a new production company in partnership with Left Bank Pictures and BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide and Left Bank each hold a 15% stake in the JV, with the remaining 70% held by Hardy & Sons owner and Creative Director, Justin Hardy. The new venture is yet to be named and will focus on producing drama and documentary, drawing on Left Bank’s expertise in contemporary drama and film, and Hardy & Sons forte for historical drama … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide, Hardy & Sons and Left Bank Pictures in co-venture
Nat Geo Junior programming block to bow on NGC in Asia
Hong Kong – National Geographic Channels Asia will introduce Nat Geo Junior, a 2 x 1hr programming block on National Geographic Channel for children. Starting from Feb 4, Nat Geo Junior will air on weekdays from 10 – 11am and 5 - 6pm (HKG/SGP/MAL) on the Hong Kong and ASEAN regional satellite feed. Nat Geo Junior targets to provide learning beyond the classroom through educational documentary programmes. Nat Geo Junior’s launch in Asia sees Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Junior programming block to bow on NGC in Asia
Disney-ABC Int’l Television seals VOD IPTV content deals with KT and Hanaro
Hong Kong - Disney-ABC International Television, The Walt Disney Company’s international TV distribution arm, has inked VOD IPTV agreements with Korean telcos KT Corporation and Hanaro Telecom to bring Disney programming to the former’s Mega TV and the latter’s HanaTV services. The two deals, signed separately, covers TV series and movies to be made available on-demand via the two IPTV services. TV series including Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Desperate Housewives will debut … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC Int’l Television seals VOD IPTV content deals with KT and Hanaro
Yoshinori Imai returns to NHK as Executive Vice President
Tokyo – Shigeo Fukuchi, NHK’s newly appointed President has named former staff Yoshinori Imai as Executive Vice President. Imai returns to the pubcaster from retirement to replace Taeko Nagai who resigned after serving her three-year term. Imai was NHK’s Chief Commentator since 2003 and retired last December. Having joined the pubcaster since 1968, Imai has held various positions including Bureau Chief at NHK’s General Bureau for Europe (London) and Director-General of … [Read more...] about Yoshinori Imai returns to NHK as Executive Vice President
SK Telecom to offer Sony Pictures Entertainment content via mobile VOD
Seoul – SK Telecom has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) to license Sony Pictures Entertainment films and TV series for its mobile VOD services NATE and June. To be available in full-length on mobile, Hollywood movies including the Spider-Man trilogy, The Da Vinci Code, Kungfu Hustle, Surf's Up as well as TV series The Tudors will add to series such as Sex and the City and Rome which are already available on SK Telecom’s service. The agreement … [Read more...] about SK Telecom to offer Sony Pictures Entertainment content via mobile VOD
