Tokyo, Singapore – MTV Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of Japan Hits and MTV 81, two 30-minute weekly programmes that began airing outside of Japan, on October 18 and October 20 respectively. MTV 81, an introduction of the best of Japanese music, artists and culture to audiences around the world, is an on-air extension of the existing digital platform. Japan Hits will feature a weekly round-up of the best and latest music hits from … [Read more...] about MTV debuts “MTV 81” and “Japan Hits” internationally
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HBO Originals to premiere in Asia within a week of U.S. debut
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced that from November 2013, new HBO Originals will premiere in Asia within one week of their debut in the United States. HBO Asia subscribers across 23 territories will be able to watch premieres of HBO Original productions within one week of their airing in the U.S., starting with the HBO Original Movie Mike Tyson – Undisputed Truth, followed by HBO Original Series Getting On, Ja’mie Private School … [Read more...] about HBO Originals to premiere in Asia within a week of U.S. debut
NHK to showcase 8K content at ABU General Assembly
Tokyo – NHK will exhibit its latest broadcasting technologies, 8K (Super Hi-Vision) and NHK Hybridcast, at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, starting from October 23, 2013. The next-generation 8K broadcasting media makes use of ultra-high definition images consisting of 33 million pixels – which is 16 times that of current Hi-Vision technology – combined with a 22.2 multichannel 3D sound system. Super Hi-Vision gives viewers … [Read more...] about NHK to showcase 8K content at ABU General Assembly
BBC Worldwide and Merlin Entertainments to create CBeebies Land
BBC Worldwide and Merlin Entertainments (Merlin) have announced a new partnership between the two global companies to create CBeebies Land The unique experience will be the first of its kind in the UK (and will be Alton Towers’ first and only single-branded area) bringing to life some of the most-loved characters from CBeebies, the nation’s top children’s TV channel. The planned 5-acre site within Alton Towers Resort will offer plenty of opportunities for little ones to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and Merlin Entertainments to create CBeebies Land
Sundance Channel and WE tv expand across Asia and Latin America
New York – AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced a slew of new worldwide launches for Sundance Channel and WE tv. Bruce Tuchman, President of AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, made the announcements ahead of the company’s participation at CASBAA.In Korea, Sundance Channel has been launched on leading IPTV provider LG Korea as a 24-hour linear high definition network. The network is already carried in the region on Skylife, and Olleh … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel and WE tv expand across Asia and Latin America
Mike Hopkins named CEO of Hulu
Los Angeles - The Hulu Board of Directors has named Mike Hopkins the Company’s new CEO. Hopkins, a Hulu Board Director since 2011, has served as President of Distribution for Fox Networks Group, a division of 21st Century Fox, since 2008. Hopkins will be based at Hulu’s headquarters in Los Angeles, and his appointment is effective immediately.“After an extensive search, Mike was simply the best candidate for the job. He has a strong understanding of programming, digital … [Read more...] about Mike Hopkins named CEO of Hulu