SHANGHAI – The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Shanghai Media Group (SMG) signed a co–operation agreement which will provide the basis for a long term partnership between their international channels; Australia Network and International Channel Shanghai (ICS). Li Ruigang, president of SMG said, “This is a significant agreement and it represents an ideal opportunity for SMG and the ABC to build a strong relationship into the future around the cultural aspects of … [Read more...] about The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Shanghai Media Group sign co–operation agreement on international channels
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Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
Endemol announced that its Asian operation and leading Indonesian broadcaster P.T. Indosiar Visual Mandiri (IVM) have signed their first deal together. IVM has commissioned Endemol Asia to produce a local version of the global hit game show 1 vs. 100. The 52 episode run will air three times a week on IVM from August this year. The 1 vs 100 format is already a hit in Asia with local versions produced in China, Korea and Vietnam, which are in their second, seventh, and fifth seasons respectively. … [Read more...] about Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
KT Corporation and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign a multi– transponder Condosat agreement
KT Corporation (KT) and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced that they have signed a multi–million dollar deal for multiple C and Ku–band transponders on ABS’ satellites, including the new ABS–2 satellite scheduled to be operational by Q1 2013. This will mark the third successful transaction between the two organizations in just over 12 months with the earlier agreements for the sale and purchase of two Koreasat satellites. The ABS–2 satellite will be one of the … [Read more...] about KT Corporation and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign a multi– transponder Condosat agreement
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants launches in China on CCTV Mobile Phone TV
BEIJING – MTV Networks China has expanded its agreement with CCTV to provide episodes of Nickelodeon’s animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, to mobile users in China via the CCTV Mobile Phone Channel. The mobile component marks a historic multi–platform deal for MTV Networks China, being the first international media company to provide access to content via Chinese government–owned CCTV’s television, online and mobile portals. Available to 3G mobile users, the … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants launches in China on CCTV Mobile Phone TV
SPE Networks – Asia appoints Qmedia as Ad Sales Representative in the Middle East
SINGAPORE – SPE Networks – Asia (SPENA) has appointed Qmedia, a Qatari– based media house, to represent its ad sales interest in the Middle East with immediate effect. Qmedia will be responsible for packaging advertising and sponsorship solutions to Middle Eastern companies looking to expand their presence in the Asia region, through the eight networks under SPENA: SPENA’s own pay–TV channel brands AXN, AXN Beyond, Animax and Sony Entertainment Television, as well … [Read more...] about SPE Networks – Asia appoints Qmedia as Ad Sales Representative in the Middle East
ESPN STAR Sports launches ESPN Player in Singapore & ESPN HD in South East Asia and Taiwan
SINGAPORE – ESPN STAR Sports has launched ESPN Player, providing consumers with on–demand access to international world–class sports content, while offering an engaging online experience. Launched in Singapore with SingTel, the brand new revolutionary broadband service is the region’s first online multi– sports service to combine video, scores, and community within a single interactive experience. In addition, ESPN STAR Sports launched two new channel offerings in … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports launches ESPN Player in Singapore & ESPN HD in South East Asia and Taiwan