Kuala Lumpur – Astro has started the first of three phases of Astro On-The-Go, an innovative service that enables subscribers to watch Astro anytime, anywhere using their smartphones, tablets or laptops. Astro On-The-Go’s first phase includes free preview of Astro On-The-Go from May 30 until August 31. This free preview includes 11 TV channels, Catch Up Titles, Video On Demand Titles and LIVE events. The 11 TV channels include CNN, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, One HD, Astro Awani, … [Read more...] about Astro now available anytime, anywhere
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NBCUniversal Formats sells Minute to Win It to Vietnam
London – HTV7 will be broadcasting the Vietnamese version of Minute to Win It, the global sensation with more than 41 versions of the format produced around the world and sales to 51 countries. Minute to Win It Vietnam (MỘT PHÚT ÄỂ CHIẾN THẮNG) is produced by Cattiensa Company for HTV7, which commissioned 52 episodes. Minute to Win It, originally developed by Friday TV (part of the Shine Group) and launched on NBC in 2010, sees competitors facing up to 10 challenges … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal Formats sells Minute to Win It to Vietnam
Youku launches own show with original content
Beijing – Youku Inc., in partnership with China's top satellite TV stations and music studios, has produced Legendary Me, an online talent show that aims to highlight and promote grassroot talents from among the site’s viewer base. The show will feature a panel of judges from 10 Chinese satellite TV stations – Hunan Satellite, Dragon, Zhejiang Satellite, Shandong Satellite, Anhui Satellite, Tianjin Satellite, Liaoning Satellite, Jiangxi Satellite, Guangxi Satellite, and … [Read more...] about Youku launches own show with original content
FTA licensing in Hong Kong causes tension among broadcasters, the government
Hong Kong – Tension has been building up in Hong Kong as telcos apply for FTA (free-to-air) licenses, resulting in the possibility of more free-to-air channels that may arise. TVB has warned its emerging rivals that the television business was not as profitable as it might appear since advertising income had not grown in the past 15 years. Despite TVB’s warning, City Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited, Fantastic Television Limited (a subsidiary of i-Cable) and Hong Kong Television … [Read more...] about FTA licensing in Hong Kong causes tension among broadcasters, the government
ESPN STAR Sports scores big at PromaxBDA India
ESPN STAR Sports scooped six awards at the PromaxBDA India Awards held last week in Mumbai, with its Formula One 2011 “Elements” campaign winning two Gold awards for the Best Sports Campaign and Best Sports Promo, and the Wimbledon 2011 and Barclays Premier League campaigns winning Silver awards for the Best Sports Promo and the Best Sports Campaign respectively. In addition, ESPN STAR Sports secured accolades in the highly competitive non-sport categories, clinching two Silver … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports scores big at PromaxBDA India
Schedule unveiled for 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Music’s Biggest Night, the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, will return to Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10, 2013, and will air live on the CBS Television Network. Additionally, The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown To Music's Biggest Night will officially kick off GRAMMY season by revealing nominations in several categories while featuring unique performances with past GRAMMY winners and nominees. It will air live on CBS on December 5. GRAMMY Week, a … [Read more...] about Schedule unveiled for 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards