I was impressed to see recent industry analyst figures stating that TV set penetration in the Asia Pacific region is set to pass 1 billion in 2011 and that Digital TV homes are forecasted to almost triple by 2015. There is no doubt that Asia offers huge opportunities and challenges across a rich tapestry of emerging, high growth and mature TV markets. Television within the Asia– Pacific region is also changing dramatically, moving away from a one–way analog service to become a … [Read more...] about Asia – the 1 billion TV set market
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A wealth of app–ortunity
Edwina Ngao, Vice President, Affiliates Sales and Partnerships, Asia, Fox International Channels FIC currently has three types of digital media deployed in the region. The first, and indeed an industry first in the entertainment space, are National Geographic Applications for Blackberry. Developed locally in Hong Kong, it is currently available in Hong Kong (through PCCW Mobile) and Australia (through Foxtel), and is set to launch in Southeast Asia very soon. Features include basic mobile … [Read more...] about A wealth of app–ortunity
Korea in focus
In the run–up to the annual BCWW show in Seoul, Television Asia Plus asks key content and channel providers about current opportunities and obstacles to their business in South Korea At Disney Media Distribution, which spans both content licensing and channel development, Rob Gilby, managing director, DMD Asia Pacific explains the significance of South Korea to the company’s business in the region, “not only for the strong demand we track for our content among kids and … [Read more...] about Korea in focus
Renewed surge of interest in Korean content
According to the governmental agency, Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), this year’s MIPTV saw a total of 50 audiovisual companies taking part in the Korean Pavilion ‘Created by Korea’. Ranging from terrestrial TV networks to cable TV broadcasting stations, production companies and distributors, KOCCA says this is by far the largest number in the Pavilion’s history. KOCCA also noted the return of large scale dramas and documentaries. The director of mega hit MBC drama … [Read more...] about Renewed surge of interest in Korean content
Baby TV on terrestrial channel in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – FOX International Channels has teamed up with Asia Television Limited (aTV) to launch Baby TV programming. The free–to–air broadcaster will present a mix of shows from Baby TV channel in a half– hour block from 9:30 am every weekday on aTV World channel. Produced under the supervision of child development experts and endorsed by the Hong Kong Education Bureau, FOX International Channel’s Baby TV is the first 24–hour commercial–free channel … [Read more...] about Baby TV on terrestrial channel in Hong Kong
Metan Development Group and Ruyi Media Group enter strategic relationship
LOS ANGELES – Metan Development Group (Metan) has entered into a strategic relationship with Ruyi Media Group’s film operation Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment Company (Ruyi Film), a major producer and distributor of quality film and television content in China. Metan and Ruyi Film will work together in various forms of media development with a strong focus on film, leveraging each entities’ expertise, network and resources. Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan said, … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group and Ruyi Media Group enter strategic relationship