Singapore – StarHub will launch Dunia Sinema On Demand, the first dedicated Malay movie and ethnic On Demand channel available in Singapore, on February 1. On the same day, StarHub will also introduce two new TV bundle packs – Impian Pack and Thangam Pack – to expand the entertainment options available for Malay and Tamil viewers. Dunia Sinema On Demand will offer viewers access to 15 Malay blockbuster titles every month on StarHub TV channel 120 and its TV … [Read more...] about StarHub TV launches dedicated Malay movie channel
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FOX SPORTS expands distribution across 16 countries in Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, News Corporation’s international multi-media business, has renamed all ESPN networks to FOX SPORTS networks across all major affiliate platforms in Asia. This follows News Corporation’s successful acquisition of ESPN's partnership interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) in November last year. The renaming signals the introduction of the flagship new channel FOX SPORTS to Asia, as the new destination for sports in the region along with the … [Read more...] about FOX SPORTS expands distribution across 16 countries in Asia
BBC World News named top English language international news channel in India
London – Initial data released by TAM Media Research, following’s India’s recent digitalisation, shows that BBC World News has reinforced its leadership position as India’s top English language international news channel. The data reveals that BBC World News has substantially increased its audience in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The channel’s weekly absolute share has increased by 109%. A separate set of data released on January 25 by Ipsos PAX shows … [Read more...] about BBC World News named top English language international news channel in India
MediaCorp selects Tvinci to power Toggle
Tel Aviv, Israel – Pay-OTT Platform provider Tvinci announced today that it has been selected by Singapore’s MediaCorp to power its new cross device lifestyle service, Toggle. The deployment is Tvinci’s first in the Asia Pacific market as it looks towards expansion in the region. Toggle is due to be fully launched in the first quarter of 2013. Yaffa Finkelstein, Marketing Manager, Tvinci, tells TV ASIA Plus, “In Asia, there’s a boom for OTT service. Bandwidth has … [Read more...] about MediaCorp selects Tvinci to power Toggle
SLR Productions launches first iPad game
Sydney, Australia – Australia’s SLR Productions has launched its first iPad game for the preschool brand, Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare. Developed with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, this new application developed for pre-schoolers aged 3 – 5, coincides with the launch of the television series’ website and keeps love as the major theme. Each adventure in the series has a particular season as its backdrop. Now … [Read more...] about SLR Productions launches first iPad game
LiveAsia launches Samsung Smart TV app for Indian channels
LiveAsia, developer and operator of a proprietary OTT Video solution for streaming LIVE/linear and VOD content, has announced the launch of its latest app, WatchIndia.TV. The app enables Samsung Smart TV viewers to access over 70 HD quality Indian channels. "Samsung Smart TV is at the front line of changing the way we consume TV. Our vision is to bring a complete and unique high quality TV directly to our viewers. LiveAsia.TV corresponds to this strategy with 70 Indian channels and … [Read more...] about LiveAsia launches Samsung Smart TV app for Indian channels