TV of the Future What if you were watching the finale of X-factor LIVE and wanted to know the buzz of the town and what was trending? You would take out your phone, scroll through the pages, find the Twitter app and view the live feeds, trying to keep an eye on the TV at the same time. All this hassle can potentially be eliminated by NDS’s innovative TV, which was one of the products we were introduced to at the NDS product showcase. As we walked into the dimly-lit, wallpapered … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: TV of the Future
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BREAKING: Viki to power “global TV” for social network Renren’s 160 million users
Renren Inc., a leading real name social network in China and Viki, the global TV site powered by avid fans, have announced the launch of “VikiZone”, a dedicated section hosted on 56.com, Renren’s online video sharing website. VikiZone will be powered by Viki, with hundreds of hours of Cartoon Network programmes and popular TNT dramas, among other global content. Come August, the shows will be available to Renren users on VikiZone. VikiZone will be promoted on both … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Viki to power “global TV” for social network Renren’s 160 million users
George Entwistle named next Director-General of BBC
George Entwistle will succeed Mark Thompson as the Director-General of the BBC, the BBC has announced. The BBC Trust has stated that the next head of the BBC will have to settle for a smaller salary than the £671,000 earned by Thompson, who is expected to stand down from his post after the Paralympics, after eight years in the role, the BBC reported. The new Director-General's first priority will be to prepare the BBC for the review of its Royal Charter, according to the BBC. … [Read more...] about George Entwistle named next Director-General of BBC
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
Cora Yim The similarity to FOX Movies Premium (FMP) is uncanny. Take a linear channel, blend blockbusters with live concerts, documentaries, and original productions; toss in a non-linear companion (player); add a HD channel; craft a new name (the preferred abbreviation SCM) and recreate an on-air look, and you have a delectable TV “dish” fit for an “emperor” – welcome to the new-and-improved SCM ala FMP. Yim explains that the channel was due for an upgrade and … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
Jana Bennett to leave BBC Worldwide following BBCW re-org
Jana Bennett, President of Worldwide Networks and the Global BBC iPlayer, has decided to leave BBC Worldwide in late autumn following implementation of a major reorganisation of the company, as BBC Worldwidereconfigures the business from divisional to geographic lines. As a result, P&L ownership will move from the existing global divisions to a number of market and country facing business units. Jana said: “My time at BBC Worldwide has been exciting and stimulating. I … [Read more...] about Jana Bennett to leave BBC Worldwide following BBCW re-org
Online makeover
OnscreenAsia.com, the online home of TV ASIA Plus and ASIA IMAGE, has been given a makeover. The new look includes a number of improvements to navigation, news content and access to industry directories. The first major refresh of the website since its launch in 2007, was developed in consultation with the editorial team of Ten Alps Asia’s TV and Entertainment Group. Marc Checkley, group editor, said the changes give greater depth and accessibility to industry news. “The whole search … [Read more...] about Online makeover