Beijing and Santa Monica - Global entertainment company Lionsgate and Jiaflix Enterprises have announced a multiyear licensing agreement for classic Lionsgate and Summit films and selected new releases to be available for transactional and subscription video on demand (TVOD and SVOD) on M1905.com, China's official streaming website. Jiaflix and its venture partner, M1905, operate an internet-delivered programming service and supply content to M1905.com, the official internet subsidiary of … [Read more...] about Lionsgate in TVOD and SVOD licensing deal with Jiaflix
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NineMSN adopts Brightcove Video Cloud for multiplatform video services
Singapore - Brightcove Inc., a leading global provider of cloud services for video, has announced that NineMSN, one of Australia’s leading digital media companies, is using Brightcove Video Cloud to deliver advertising-supported video experiences for more than 80 content sites. With Video Cloud, NineMSN is able to consolidate all its video initiatives under one online video platform to deliver high-quality video experiences to viewers throughout Australia on the web, smartphones and … [Read more...] about NineMSN adopts Brightcove Video Cloud for multiplatform video services
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder appoints CEO
Matt Campbell has been appointed CEO of CJZ, effective November 4, 2013. One of Australia's leading media executives, Campbell most recently held the role of Managing Director at Shine, where he produced ratings-winning programmes such as Masterchef, The Biggest Loser, The Voice and Australia’s Next Top Model.Prior to joining the Shine Group in September 2011, Campbell held the position of Executive Director of Content at SBS Television for seven years. During his time at … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder appoints CEO
Korea’s SBS debuts 3D programmes
Seoul - Korea's Yonhap News Agency has reported that South Korean television network SBS will begin broadcasting 3D programmes in November 2013, the world's first ground-wave station to do so. The report added that the commercial broadcaster has produced two new shows in 3D with content comprising hit entertainment, soap operas and lecture programmes as well as concerts by K-pop stars such as KARA and Girls' Generation. One of the two shows will run … [Read more...] about Korea’s SBS debuts 3D programmes
China represents 54% of all internet users in APAC
Hong Kong – Analytics company comScore, Inc. has released the "2013 China–Taiwan–Hong Kong Digital Future in Focus" report, which reveals that 87 percent of China’s web population views an average of 30 billion online videos each month, though Hong Kong has a higher videos per viewer ratio.The report adds that young males between the ages of 15-24 are the heaviest internet users in Hong Kong, spending more than twice the amount of time online as compared … [Read more...] about China represents 54% of all internet users in APAC
VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1, 2013. “We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands’ presence in Hong Kong,” said VIMN Asia’s … [Read more...] about VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong