ArirangTV, in partnership with Samsung Smart TV, launched a VOD application on January 2. The inaugural ArirangTV app is serviced worldwide via SamsungTV's Smart Hub for free. The app comprises Korea-related content and is especially focused on entertainment genres such as K-pop. The app also features programmes of culture, current affairs and news via VOD. In addition, Arirang offers subtitling services for up to six languages for K-Pop programmes to the convenience of K-Pop fans … [Read more...] about ArirangTV launches Samsung Smart TV app
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TV ASIA Plus: 2012 in review
TV ASIA Plus recaps the headlines that matter this past year. For full stories, click on the links below! JanuaryBPL goes 3D in Hong Kong Todd Miller heads up Celestial Tiger Entertainment StarHub and Sky News launches HD news channel Schofield and Yap step up at AAAN Cartoon Network’s Dulce Lim Chen passes away FebruaryA+E launches in Australia’s Foxtel BBC Worldwide adds channels to TrueVisions SES-3 satellite relocates to Asia BIG CBS Networks enters Sri Lanka Gerhard Zeiler … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus: 2012 in review
A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
New York – A+E Networks has launched a global mobile campaign and social media initiative for Mankind The Story of All of Us, a 12-hour television event airing on HISTORY globally. A+E Networks has developed a calendar for social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to drive local engagement by HISTORY’s fans worldwide. The offer includes daily updates, topical interactive features such as puzzles, trivia and live Twitter chats during broadcast. The network is also creating a … [Read more...] about A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
VIMN launches new digital platform showcasing Japanese pop culture
Tokyo/Singapore/London/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. has announced the international launch of MTV 81, an English-language advertiser-supported digital platform designed to showcase Japanese artists and pop culture to international audiences. MTV 81 – with “81” referencing the international calling code for Japan – offers original content including live performances, artist profiles, news and interviews with those … [Read more...] about VIMN launches new digital platform showcasing Japanese pop culture
Havoc Television launches in Asia
Singapore – Multi Channels Asia (MCA), Asia-Pacific’s distributor of independent pay TV channels, has launched the linear channel, Havoc Television (Havoc 247), in the region. Through several carriage deals with ABN (Malaysia), Mediacorp Toggle (Singapore), Skymedia (Mongolia), Sky (Sri Lanka), Phnom Penh Cable Television (Cambodia), Skynet (Myanmar) and MeTV (Thailand), Havoc 247 becomes the first linear social TV channel to launch in Asia-Pacific.Havoc 247 is a HD channel … [Read more...] about Havoc Television launches in Asia
HBO Asia launches two new HD channels
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the launch of two new HD channels - HBO SIGNATURE HD and HBO FAMILY HD, doubling their HD offerings to four. Recently launched in Indonesia, Mongolia and the Philippines with more territories to follow, HBO SIGNATURE HD and HBO FAMILY HD will be available on StarHub in Singapore from Friday, November 30. “With all HBO branded linear channels available in high-definition, subscribers will get to enjoy a cinematic experience on … [Read more...] about HBO Asia launches two new HD channels