Sydney − The BBC has launched a new international BBC News app for iOS and Android devices. The free app, which since dropping into stores on Friday has already seen 1.5million downloads, has been completely redesigned. It offers a uniquely personalised approach to its award-winning news on-the-go, combining top stories and most-watched stories with a set of personally selected or recommended topics, chosen from a range of over 50,000 subjects. Users can customise their news experience … [Read more...] about BBC launches new BBC News app
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Lodging with Lions’ follows The Lion Conservation Project
Mumbai − Lions once roamed from the southern tip of Africa all the way to northwestern India. But today, their populations have declined drastically in Africa. Since 1975, 80-90% of the African lion population has been decimated, due to hunting, habitat loss, and disease. Several efforts are on-going to help save these animals, which play an important role in the food chain and Africa’s ecosystem. There is a place in Africa where you can walk with lions. Where you can be part of the … [Read more...] about Lodging with Lions’ follows The Lion Conservation Project
Beyond signs ‘Love It or List It UK’ to Foxtel
Foxtel’s The LifeStyle Channel welcomes some familiar faces to their schedule with the acquisition of Love It or List It UK, hosted by property icons Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer (Location, Location, Location). The new six-part series, being launched at MIPCOM, is the newest addition to Beyond Distribution’s Love It or List It franchise. Stemming from the original Love It or List It and Love It or List It Vancouver, the UK version is produced by Raise The Roof Productions for … [Read more...] about Beyond signs ‘Love It or List It UK’ to Foxtel
Comcast into OTT service
It’s the latest in a string of announcements from platforms and broadcasters alike as they seek to maintain a relevancy with a younger demographic that is moving away from linear television. Showtime and HBO have both made significant announcements in recent weeks. “With Stream, Xfinity Internet customers can watch live TV from about a dozen networks – including all the major broadcast nets and HBO – on laptops, tablets and phones in their home. It includes thousands of … [Read more...] about Comcast into OTT service
HBO orders second season of Ballers
Singapore – HBO has renewed the series Ballers for a second season, it was recently announced by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Currently airing on HBO same time as the U.S. – Mondays at 10am (9am Thai.Jkt) with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (9pm Thai.Jkt), Ballers is also on HBO GO and HBO On Demand in selected territories. “The charismatic and hugely talented Dwayne Johnson, along with the rest of the Ballers cast, has truly struck a chord with the HBO … [Read more...] about HBO orders second season of Ballers
KIX launches R U Tough Enough?
Manila, Philippines – KIX announced the launch of a nationwide search for the toughest Pinoy called R U Tough Enough? (RUTE). Kicking off the search is the ambassador of RUTE, reality star and actor Daniel Matsunaga. Together with Moises Torcator, a strongman from Manila, Daniel pulled a truck loaded with 18 KIX girls for a distance of 18 meters to demonstrate their toughness and ask Filipinos nationwide “Are you tough enough?” “KIX is an action channel that … [Read more...] about KIX launches R U Tough Enough?