Mumbai – Zee World, the first English General Entertainment Channel targeted specifically for African viewers from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, has refreshed their programming with three new series offerings. The series Breaking Free, will premiere on DSTV channel 166 and complete the trio of new shows that are set to win a place in the hearts of viewers. “We are excited to introduce you to our new characters as they go through all the drama and action that you have come to … [Read more...] about Zee World’s new show line-up
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CNN launches ‘Traders’
CNN is launching Traders, a new feature strand that tells the stories of extraordinary individuals who make the world go round by trading goods and services across borders. In Traders, CNN will cover the stories behind the global import and export markets by meeting characters who passionately believe in their business to trade products and services overseas. In each report, CNN audiences will also gain valuable business information to put each story in context of international trade and … [Read more...] about CNN launches ‘Traders’
MVS USA appointed as Inmarsat GX Value Added Reseller
Inmarsat announced the appointment of MVS USA as a Global Xpress (GX) Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the Maritime market, selling FleetBroadband Xtra and Fleet Xpress. Deborah Deffaa, CEO, MVS USA and Executive Director, MVS Group, commented, “MVS values the relationship developed with Inmarsat over the past two decades and our participation in every new product launch. We are excited about offering the high-throughput connectivity and other benefits that GX brings. Being appointed … [Read more...] about MVS USA appointed as Inmarsat GX Value Added Reseller
Hidden Singer’ scores first international commission
London – NBCUniversal Formats has signed a deal for its successful variety format Hidden Singer in Thailand, following huge popularity in South Korea. Channel 3 has commissioned 13X60’ episodes of the fun-filled musical talent competition show, which sees an audience of 100 judges vote across multiple rounds on the person who they think is the original singer out of a selection of five impersonators. To make their decision, the audience must rely only on their ears. Hidden Singer … [Read more...] about Hidden Singer’ scores first international commission
IP-exchange platform for Greater China
Hong Kong – PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, China Telecom Global (CTG) and Chunghwa Telecom International (CHTI) have taken the initiative to create a unified IPX (IP-eXchange) platform for Greater China by signing agreements to facilitate the interconnection of their respective IPX communities. The three partners will establish a unified IPX network platform spanning Greater China which will improve their seamlessly integrated service to their carrier, … [Read more...] about IP-exchange platform for Greater China
Device-enabled kids assert their influence in the household
Hong Kong – Kids in Southeast Asia have greater online access through mobile and tablet devices than ever before, but television remains the most popular media, research study from Turner Asia Pacific has revealed. The New Generations survey – commissioned by the media company known for its kids’ brands Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Toonami – analyses the behaviour and spending power of the region’s youngest consumers. Findings from the 2015 edition shows that … [Read more...] about Device-enabled kids assert their influence in the household