Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Global Berhad (MEASAT Global) has entered into an agreement with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd. (ASTRO) for capacity on the MEASAT-3b satellite. Under the agreement, ASTRO has committed to leasing 18 Ku-band transponders on MEASAT-3b for the life of the satellite for its Direct-To-Home (DTH) services in Malaysia and Brunei. The MEASAT-3b satellite has been designed to provide an additional 48 Ku-band transponders to the 91.5°E orbital location. Operating in … [Read more...] about ASTRO commits to 18 transponders on MEASAT-3b
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CSI franchise tops ratings in Southeast Asia
Singapore - AXN’s latest seasons of CSI and CSI: NY have made their way to the top of the ratings charts for ad-supported international channels among pay-TV 4+ and PMEB audiences in Southeast Asia. For the past seven weeks, since CSI Season 12’s premiere, the series has experienced increased viewership, especially among the target audience of professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEB). Also, with this group, the series is experiencing the greatest appeal to date. In … [Read more...] about CSI franchise tops ratings in Southeast Asia
FINAS announces new initiatives to develop Malaysian film industry
Cannes, France – The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) has revealed during its participation in the Cannes Film Festival and Marche du Film 2012 the Malaysian government’s latest plans in developing the Malaysian creative industry, particularly in the feature film, television, visual effects, and animation sectors. Among several announcements made by FINAS’s Director General Mohd Naguib Razak, who leads the Malaysian delegation to Marche du Cannes this … [Read more...] about FINAS announces new initiatives to develop Malaysian film industry
WiMAX interference disrupts broadcast, cable TV services in Bangladesh
Dhaka – Broadcast, cable and satellite TV operators in Bangladesh, in conjunction with the international satellite communications industry, have called for the government to take rapid action to halt the disruption of TV services suffered by millions of Bangladeshi households due to severe interference from the wireless broadband technology WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access). The Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh (COAB), the Global VSAT Forum (GVF), and … [Read more...] about WiMAX interference disrupts broadcast, cable TV services in Bangladesh
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games goes IMAX in China
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and TORONTO – IMAX Corporation, one of the world's leading entertainment and technology companies, and Lionsgate, a leading global entertainment company, today announced that Lionsgate's blockbuster film The Hunger Games will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in China in 67 IMAX® digital theatres in June. The film will be released nationwide in China, under the new revenue sharing terms outlined in the recently announced WTO … [Read more...] about Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games goes IMAX in China
Huawei leads 19 million Indian STB market with 24% share
Singapore – Nearly 70% of set-top boxes (STB) installed in Indian households are imported from foreign manufacturers, especially from China. In 2011, Huawei was the top STB vendor in India with 24% market share, followed by Pace with 12% market share, according to a new report from ABI Research. Chang Hong, Cisco and Skyworth are also selling STBs in India. ​The Indian STB market has been growing at a steady pace over the past few years. A strong surge towards satellite platforms took … [Read more...] about Huawei leads 19 million Indian STB market with 24% share
