Manila - Cignal, the Philippines’ fastest growing satellite TV provider and a TV5 sister company, will launch the Weather Information Network (WIN) – the country’s first dedicated 24/7 weather and public information channel – in partnership with METRA, New Zealand’s privately owned meteorological service. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) singled out TV5 and lauded its commitment to improving weather news … [Read more...] about Philippines’ TV5 partners with METRA to launch 24/7 weather and public information channel
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SBS and CBS Studios International renew content deal
Dutch broadcaster SBS Broadcasting B.V. and CBS Studios International have renewed their multi-year content deal. The renewal secures SBS the free-to-air rights for TV series from the Hollywood studio. CBS Studios International’s programming includes series like NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Hawaii Five-0 and The Good Wife. These and future titles will be broadcast on Net5, SBS 6 and Veronica. NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles are among the lineup for the Tuesday prime-time programming of SBS 6. … [Read more...] about SBS and CBS Studios International renew content deal
Mia and Me triumphs at the ITFS
Höhenkirchen/Munich – The animated series Mia and Me has been selected by the children’s jury as the Best Animated Series for Children at the recent 19th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of the largest and most significant festivals for animated films worldwide. Developed in Germany by Hahn Film and m4e through Lucky Punch GmbH, the series previously received the Licensing Challenge Award 2011 at MIPCOM in Cannes. Mia and Me has already been sold internationally … [Read more...] about Mia and Me triumphs at the ITFS
15% of Australian households now own at least one tablet device
The findings of the Australian Multi-Screen Report, released today and covering the first quarter of 2012, have shown that while an estimated 15 percent of Australian households now own at least one tablet device, these new technologies are not distracting consumers from broadcast television. Instead, they are keeping consumers engaged with broadcast television, and enable them to watch when and where they like. Watching any video content on tablets grew from just 2 percent of the total online … [Read more...] about 15% of Australian households now own at least one tablet device
Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the five winners of the Discovery Channel Korea First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Korea initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Korean filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Korea is a partnership between DNAP and the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary that tells the story of the ‘Korean … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
Asia Pacific is undergoing a digital TV boom that will see penetration increase from 36 percent in 2011 to 83 percent in 2017 – or up by 440 million homes, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Digital TV Asia Pacific forecasts that China alone will provide 268 million of the additional digital TV homes, with India adding 82 million. Of the 440 million digital homes to be added between 2011 and 2017, 103 million will come from DTT. Digital cable will contribute a further 195 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
