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GlobeCast delivers Chinese news channel to Europe

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London – GlobeCast has signed a deal with Phoenix Chinese News & Entertainment Ltd (PCNE) to deliver Info News, one of the broadcaster’s premier news channels in China, to continental Europe via the EUTELSAT 9A satellite. Info News is the first channel to report news across the Greater China region, which includes Mainland China, Macau, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This channel is a 24-hour channel on news updates and financial highlights worldwide. It also features commentary and … [Read more...] about GlobeCast delivers Chinese news channel to Europe

New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV migrates broadcast management to Pilat Media’s IBMS Version 6

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London - Pilat Media Global plc, a leading supplier of business management software to the media industry, announced that New Zealand broadcaster MediaWorks TV has completed a successful migration of its operations to Version 6 of the Pilat Media Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) for both TV3 and FOUR. Peter Crossan, CFO, MediaWorks, said:  "With Version 6, we're looking forward to building on our foundation to add significant new business management capabilities — such as … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV migrates broadcast management to Pilat Media’s IBMS Version 6

Toys“R”Us and DreamWorks Animation unveil “World of Madagascar” brand

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Toys“R”Us and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. unveiled “World of Madagascar,” a new brand featuring toys based on characters from all three Madagascar films. Coinciding with the launch of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which arrives in theaters on June 8, Toys“R”Us is showcasing the “World of Madagascar” in Toys“R”Us stores throughout the United States during the month of June. Highlighted in the boutique are exclusive … [Read more...] about Toys“R”Us and DreamWorks Animation unveil “World of Madagascar” brand

Astro now available anytime, anywhere

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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

NBCUniversal Formats sells Minute to Win It to Vietnam

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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 ĐỂ 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