Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, announced that they have successfully renewed the multi-year contract for the exclusive rights to broadcast the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific, the Australian Open, across 20 territories in Asia. The tournament, the first of the annual Grand Slam events, has been a part of FOX Sports’ line-up for over 16 … [Read more...] about FOX Sports renews Australian Open rights for 20 territories in Asia
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“Power of Nature” shorts return to BBC.com and BBC World News
Starting January 14, Power of Nature, sponsored by Nikon, returns to bbc.com and BBC World News for a new 10-part series that reveals more to the Earth’s great wild places than just their natural beauty. Using extraordinary HD imagery, the individual four minute films focus on a diverse range of the Earth’s most spectacular places and uncover the profound impact individual animals have on them. From the gardener elephants of Africa’s tropical rainforests to … [Read more...] about “Power of Nature” shorts return to BBC.com and BBC World News
BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
Vietnam – BBC Worldwide kicked off the year with the launch of BBC Knowledge on the cable platform branded "HTVC" operated by HTV- TMS, a pay-TV entity owned by Ho Chi Minh Television, the second biggest state television station in Vietnam.The channel was officially launched on January 13, 2014 at a press event in Ho Chi Minh City. “We are extremely pleased to launch BBC Knowledge in Vietnam. This deal reflects our ongoing commitment to the region - delivering to our … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
​Infinite Studios officially opens in Singapore
Business space solutions provider Ascendas and joint-venture partner Citramas Nusaterra announced the official opening of Infinite Studios at Mediapolis@one-north, a digital media city located in southwest Singapore. The 24,078-square metre development in Mediapolis brings under one roof a mix of local and international companies providing a full suite of digital media services — from production, post-production to transmission — to support large-scale television, film and animation … [Read more...] about ​Infinite Studios officially opens in Singapore
Discovery Communications to appoint next president
Silver Spring, Maryland – ​Discovery Communications has announced that JB Perrette will become the next President of Discovery Networks International. Since joining Discovery in October 2011, Perrette has built best-in-class digital and technology organizations helping to establish Discovery’s industry-leading presence in the digital media field. With Perrette at the helm, Discovery has become a leading provider of high-quality non-​fiction media across … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications to appoint next president
Sony LIV to offer India’s Tour of New Zealand ​cricket series
Mumbai – Sony LIV, Multi Screen Media (MSM)'s premium video-on-demand service, will stream the New Zealand vs. India cricket series exclusively and live on all digital platforms. In addition, Sony LIV offers viewers a chance to catch up with a complete package of match highlights, fours, sixes, wickets, best catches and fielding moments, 100's/ 50's and 10/​5 wicket hauls and the ​"Man of the Match​" moments. The series will be held in New … [Read more...] about Sony LIV to offer India’s Tour of New Zealand ​cricket series