ArirangTV, in partnership with Samsung Smart TV, launched a VOD application on January 2. The inaugural ArirangTV app is serviced worldwide via SamsungTV's Smart Hub for free. The app comprises Korea-related content and is especially focused on entertainment genres such as K-pop. The app also features programmes of culture, current affairs and news via VOD. In addition, Arirang offers subtitling services for up to six languages for K-Pop programmes to the convenience of K-Pop fans … [Read more...] about ArirangTV launches Samsung Smart TV app
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BBC World News launches new studios, programming and presenters
The new BBC World News studios at the redeveloped Broadcasting House. London – Fresh from announcing important new distribution deals in the U.S. and Burma, the BBC’s international television news channel, BBC World News, is unveiling a new look next week when it re-launches from new studios in central London. The channel will feature a refreshed line-up of programmes and presenters, and will be investing heavily in additional newsgathering capacity around the world. From 12:00 GMT … [Read more...] about BBC World News launches new studios, programming and presenters
ABS-CBN continues to be a source of Filipino content in Asia
ABS-CBN International Distribution has sold approximately 40% of its content since 2000 to eleven Asian countries including Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. This enables non-Filipino, Asian viewers to enjoy Filipino programmes on their own television screens. ABS-CBN says Malaysia is the top buyer of its dramas. More than 3,000 hours of content have been sold to Malaysian TV networks Astro Bella and TV3 since 2000. Magkaribal, Prinsesa … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN continues to be a source of Filipino content in Asia
KidsCo transmits from Corus Quay
Toronto, Ontario – KidsCo, a joint venture owned by NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment, is broadcasting from Corus Quay in Toronto starting on January 8. The channel will be delivered to over 100 territories in 17 languages. In addition, Corus will also oversee the channel’s programming and scheduling as well as collaborating on marketing and on-air promotions. The refreshed on-air look developed by Corus will be complemented by original, new content, and a new website. … [Read more...] about KidsCo transmits from Corus Quay
Astro launches Wi-Fi Dongle
Astro customers can now access and download their favourite VOD programmes anytime on their B.yond PVR with the newly launched Astro Wi-Fi Dongle, which adds Wi-Fi internet access to the Astro B.yond PVR. The Astro Wi-Fi Dongle allows access to the range of movie titles available in the Astro B.yond VOD library, including Astro First and Astro Best movies. The Wi-Fi dongle can be purchased from Astro’s Customer Service at RM110, or a special price of RM50 for Super Pack customers with … [Read more...] about Astro launches Wi-Fi Dongle
Breaking: Iris Wee to exit StarHub
Singapore – Iris Wee, Vice President of Home Solutions & Content, StarHub, has announced her departure from the company at the end of January 2013. Wee has served in this position since July 2010. Prior to her current role, she spent two years as the Head of Marketing. Commenting on Wee’s departure, Jeannie Ong, Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, StarHub, said, “Ms Iris Wee, StarHub’s Vice President of Home Solutions & Content, will be … [Read more...] about Breaking: Iris Wee to exit StarHub