After testing a beta version on recent events including Formula 1 and Euro 2012, BBC has launched its new live interactive video player, that is set to cover the Olympic Games in London this year with HD video and other functionalities such as easy switching between up to 24 live streams at any time during the Games. The BBC is the sole rights holder for the Olympics in the UK and is able to offer users live video from every venue on every day of the Games, which was the impetus for the creation … [Read more...] about BBC launches live interactive video player ahead of London 2012 Olympic Games
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Second season tvN K-Pop Star Hunt to bring auditions to two new countries in Asia
Singapore – Popular talent competition tvN K-Pop Star Hunt is now open for registration for its second season in Malaysia and Japan, in addition to season one territories Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines. According to a statement released by FOX International Channels, the first season of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt attracted nearly 50 million viewers. Organised by tvN, CJ Entertainment & Media (CJ E&M) as well as CUBE Entertainment, tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 seeks … [Read more...] about Second season tvN K-Pop Star Hunt to bring auditions to two new countries in Asia
Sony completes acquisition of EMI Music Publishing
New York - An investor group comprised of Sony Corporation of America, the Estate of Michael Jackson, Mubadala Development Company PJSC, Jynwel Capital Limited, the Blackstone Group’s GSO Capital Partners LP and David Geffen today announced the closing of its acquisition of EMI Music Publishing from Citigroup. Sony/ATV Music Publishing, a joint venture between Sony and the Estate of Michael Jackson, will administer EMI Music Publishing on behalf of the investor group. EMI Music … [Read more...] about Sony completes acquisition of EMI Music Publishing
Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Singapore - Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has announced that Outdoor Channel, a leader in outdoor entertainment, has made its Taiwan debut on Chunghwa Telecom’s (CHT) Multimedia On Demand (MOD) Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) platform. Outdoor Channel will be available as a HD channel, initially a Deluxe Package on MOD. In Indonesia, Outdoor Channel has further consolidated and increased its distribution through several new carriage agreements with TOPAS TV; soon-to-launch DTH service … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
London, Hong Kong - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, has announced that Your Face Sounds Familiar has scored its first deal in Asia. Hunan Broadcasting System, a leading provincial satellite broadcaster in China, has become the first channel in Asia to commission the popular entertainment series from Endemol. Produced locally in China, the 11-part run will premiere on July 12 in a primetime spot on the channel. Arjen … [Read more...] about Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
SARFT-owned China Movie Channel appoints Jiaflix to offer international films
California - Jiaflix Enterprises and M1905, the official internet subsidiary of China Movie Channel/CCTV6, have jointly announced an exclusive venture to stream both Chinese and international feature films on a subscription basis (SVOD), as well as international feature films on a transactional video on demand basis (TVOD) throughout China. The long term agreement names Jiaflix, a U.S./China enterprise, M1905's exclusive authorised party for the importation of international films and … [Read more...] about SARFT-owned China Movie Channel appoints Jiaflix to offer international films