Bangkok – Thailand’s cable satellite television operator TrueVisions have launched global sports channel beIN SPORTS on its platform, which will feature a line-up of content in high-definition. The channel beIN SPORTS 1 began its live broadcast on TrueVisions on February 5, and fans can look forward to premium live content that includes football content from leagues around the world: such as the Scottish Professional Football League, Major League Soccer (MLS); club content … [Read more...] about beIN SPORTS launches on TrueVisions
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NHK WORLD TV revamps
Tokyo – Programming of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international broadcasting service in English language, will undergo a major revision starting in April 2014. ・Number of programs to increase to 43 By increasing number of regular programs from 34 to 43, its programme lineup will expand to respond to diverse needs of viewers overseas. Over 70% of total programming will be about Japan and close to 80% will be original programs by NHK WORLD TV. ・Developing new areas The new lineup … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV revamps
CCTV and Sesame Workshop ​on ​China special
Shanghai – CCTV Children’s Channel began airing a Spring Festival Special series called Happy New Year from January 31 to February 6. Airing every night 6pm-7pm and with particular themes, the program is aimed at encouraging children to learn more about Spring Festival. In addition, it is the first time that CCTV Children’s Channel hosts are meeting with the Muppets of Sesame Street. During the special, there is a segment called “Chinese New … [Read more...] about CCTV and Sesame Workshop ​on ​China special
Eros tops UK box office for Indian films in 2013
London – Eros International plc (“Eros”) announced that it topped the UK box office for Indian films for the calendar year 2013 with four out of the top ten films released by the Company. Eros amassed US$ 9.07 million (UK £5.47 million) at the UK box office in 2013, capturing 33% of the market. Out of the 130 Indian films (Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi) that hit the theatres in 2013, 42 films belonged to Eros and its subsidiary Ayngaran, which distributes … [Read more...] about Eros tops UK box office for Indian films in 2013
“Star Wars Rebels” reveals latest character Chopper
In Star Wars, droids are always eager to help out their human masters, drop whatever it is they’re doing when called upon, and sometimes even sacrifice themselves to save others. Right? Not quite. Introducing Chopper, a lazy, cranky (if ultimately goodhearted) astromech droid, and the latest character revealed from the highly anticipated Star Wars Rebels animated series. "If Artoo is the family dog,” said Dave Filoni, executive producer of the show, “Chopper is the … [Read more...] about “Star Wars Rebels” reveals latest character Chopper
Television and display Internet ads dominate in 2013
Nielsen – While measured in a smaller subset of countries, display Internet ads grew by more than 32 percent in the first three quarters of 2013 compared to the same time period for the year prior. Internet ads are proving to be the “diaper dandies” of the ad industry and marketers widely consider them to be rapidly growing in importance. If the medium’s rapid growth is any indication, marketers projections are on the money. Despite the rapid growth of display … [Read more...] about Television and display Internet ads dominate in 2013