The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and STAR India, which runs India’s leading sports network STAR Sports, have announced that they have signed an eight year strategic partnership to improve the production of international hockey broadcast and extend hockey’s reach worldwide. The ground-breaking deal will run from January 2015 to December 2022. STAR Sports will be the host broadcaster for key FIH events both in India and throughout the world and will be responsible for ensuring … [Read more...] about STAR inks 8 year broadcast deal with FIH
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Astro On-The-Go adds 5 new channels
Kuala Lumpur – TVB drama buffs can now stream the latest Astro On Demand dramas in high quality via mobile devices anytime, anywhere. In addition, Astro customers can now enjoy Astro Zhi Zun HD, TVB Entertainment, CNBC Asia and ITV Choice on Astro On-The-Go. The new update will enable Astro On-The-Go customers to choose from a total of 30 TV channels and 9 radio channels to satisfy their entertainment needs. Astro will also introduce On The Go Pack 3 for non-Astro TV customers to … [Read more...] about Astro On-The-Go adds 5 new channels
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” debuts in China
According to Reuters, the programme will be the first American show of its kind to arrive in China. Episodes of the talk show can now be accessed via China’s online video service Sohu Video 48 hours after its U.S. telecast. While announcing the deal on her show, Ellen DeGeneres greeted viewers in Mandarin: “Ni hao! Ni hao. Ni hao, y’all.” The 55-year-old comedian mentioned that the show will remain the same, but with subtitles, and joked that it’ll be … [Read more...] about “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” debuts in China
NATPE EUROPE||Prague opens for registration
Los Angeles – NATPE||Content First President and CEO Rod Perth announced that both Early Bird Registration and Exhibition Space are now open for the inaugural NATPE||Europe event in Prague in 2014. Buyer numbers are already pacing ahead of those in 2013. Discounts are currently available for delegates and exhibitors signing up before March 21. NATPE||Europe will take place June 23-26, 2014 at the Hilton Prague Hotel. "NATPE||Europe taking place in … [Read more...] about NATPE EUROPE||Prague opens for registration
NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014
Universal City, California – On the heels of the very successful airing of The Sound of Music Live! in December 2013, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt announced that the network will present a new television production of the classic musical Peter Pan as a live telecast on December 4, 2014.Multi-award-winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced The Sound of Music Live!, will again executive produce the production. Casting is … [Read more...] about NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014
Russia’s RT partners Lawo for HD broadcasting
Serving an overseas audience of 630 million people in more than 100 countries, Russia’s RT television network carries a cocktail of documentaries, talk shows, debates, sports and cultural programmes, supported by round-the-clock news bulletins. Requiring what Lawo’s International Sales & Project Manager Phil Hey describes as an ‘extraordinary redundancy level’, RT turned to Lawo for a particularly extensive network to support its new operation. … [Read more...] about Russia’s RT partners Lawo for HD broadcasting