Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced the plan to deploy Asia’s first dedicated Ultra HD (UHD) broadcast platform in the next few months. Initially using a C-band transponder on AsiaSat 4 at 122°E, the UHD platform, based on DVB- S2 and HEVC solutions, will be able to deliver 2-5 full time UHD channels. Transmissions will be in a free to air format, available for reception by terrestrial TV stations, pay-TV platforms and home viewers across … [Read more...] about AsiaSat announces UHD broadcast initiative
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AETN acquires ‘Right This Minute’
Singapore – Highly rated viral video show, Right This Minute premieres 8 June on Lifetime® in Asia (StarHub TV Channel 514), coinciding with the U.S. launch. The series will air in Asia weekdays at 7pm and 7.30pm. Right This Minute brings viewers the hottest videos from the Internet with exclusive interviews and information. The series features five hosts who will watch and comment on the videos, including multi award-winning host and Singapore native, Oli Pettigrew. “We’re … [Read more...] about AETN acquires ‘Right This Minute’
SES and StarTimes expand partnership
Singapore – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced that StarTimes has extended its partnership with SES on the SES-5 satellite. StarTimes has contracted additional capacity to provide an enhanced TV viewing experience for its subscribers in Africa by providing better picture quality content and more TV channels on its DTH package. StarTimes currently provides English-language direct-to-home (DTH) content to viewers across the region, via the SES-5 … [Read more...] about SES and StarTimes expand partnership
iFLIX partners Vimond
Kuala Lumpur – iflix, together with Vimond Media Solutions announced plans to establish a jointly operated development centre in Kuala Lumpur. The Global Centre of Excellence (“Centre”), will be staffed with significant technical development resources, global Product Management and R&D teams aimed at breaking ground in the way consumers watch television in a mobile first environment. The Centre will pull from both companies’ wealth of expertise … [Read more...] about iFLIX partners Vimond
Discovery partners Image Nation
London − Discovery Communications announced it has partnered with Image Nation to increase its presence in the growing MENA TV market by creating and launching a new Arabic language, free-to-air TV channel for the region. Quest Arabiya will launch in the final quarter of 2015. “Quest Arabiya will be a leading destination for men’s lifestyle entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa”, said James Gibbons, EVP for Discovery’s Emerging Business. … [Read more...] about Discovery partners Image Nation
CNBC and DBS cement partnership
Singapore − CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, announced the return of its thought-provoking Asia Tomorrow series for a second year. Delivered in partnership with DBS the series, which launches on 9 June, explores the mega trends shaping the future socio-economic and investment landscape of Asia. Featured topics will include the emergence of India as a challenge to China; the growing silver economy in Singapore; the aspirations and habits of millennials; and the disruptive power of … [Read more...] about CNBC and DBS cement partnership