Singapore – Home Box Office Inc. (HBO), Time Warner’s US-based premium cable TV programming subsidiary has taken a majority stake in its Asian joint-venture company HBO Asia. Previously held by HBO, NBC Universal, Paramount Films and Sony Pictures Entertainment, HBO Asia is owned by HBO and Paramount under the new equity structure. HBO’s strong performance and brand recognition in Asia was the driving force behind HBO’s decision to acquire a majority stake in HBO Asia. … [Read more...] about HBO takes majority stake in HBO Asia
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Rob Gilby named SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific
Rob Gilby has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific. He will lead the growth of distribution and revenue for TV and film content developed by The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) through The Walt Disney Studios, ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, Disney Channel and Disney-ABC Cable Networks throughout Asia Pacific, including Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea, and … [Read more...] about Rob Gilby named SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific
STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Mumbai/Hong Kong – STAR India and DEN Digital Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd have partnered to create a platform to distribute TV channels in India via fixed networks including cable, DTH, IPTV, HITS and MMDS. The 50:50 joint venture will be headquartered in Mumbai. Under the agreement, the JV will be an exclusive distributor for all channels distributed domestically by STAR India. The bouquet currently includes Star Plus, Star One, Star Gold, Vijay, Star Utsav, Star News, Star Ananda, … [Read more...] about STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Discovery HD to debut in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV
Hong Kong – Discovery Networks Asia will launch Discovery HD on PCCW’s now TV IPTV service in Hong Kong from Jan 31. The high definition network’s debut in Hong Kong extends the service to 15 international markets including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Germany, Austria, Ireland, UK, Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Offering exclusive programs from Discovery's library of HD content from 29 television brands, Discovery HD provides independently … [Read more...] about Discovery HD to debut in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV
SPE Networks-Asia names Jack Lim as VP, Ad Sales & Marketing, ups Gregory Ho as VP & GM, Animax Asia
Singapore – SPE Networks-Asia in expanding from two to six channel brands including AXN Asia, Animax Asia, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), AXN Beyond, PIX and PIX Thriller, has announced changes to its senior management. Jack Lim has been appointed as Vice President, Advertising Sales and Marketing to be responsible for ad sales revenue growth, replacing Gregory Ho who has been upped to Vice President and General Manager, Animax Asia. Lim will drive advertising and sponsorship revenue … [Read more...] about SPE Networks-Asia names Jack Lim as VP, Ad Sales & Marketing, ups Gregory Ho as VP & GM, Animax Asia
Japan’s TNMG grows
Tokyo – The New Media Group, KK, (TNMG) a Japan headquartered digital media platform developer and operator in Asia Pacific, and Portugese pubcaster, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP), have launched the RPT Group`s flagship channel, RPTi, in Japan and East Asia on TNMG`s IPTV platform, World On-Demand. TNMG will also launch the channel on its Australia service via Telstra in Q1 2008 as well as co-develop additional collaborative channels with RTP. Separately, the TNMG has made several … [Read more...] about Japan’s TNMG grows
