Manila – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines. In addition, its global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks … [Read more...] about Discovery expands in the Philippines
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Bloomberg TV brings back Singapore Sessions
Hong Kong – Bloomberg Television is presenting the return of Singapore Sessions on April 18. A special two-part series airing globally on the network, the show features discussions among renowned global business leaders on challenges facing Asia and the world today. Hosted by Bloomberg Television anchor Betty Liu, it is developed in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Ministry of Manpower. The first session addresses the challenge: "How should companies … [Read more...] about Bloomberg TV brings back Singapore Sessions
CommunicAsia2012 sees some 200 new exhibitors
Singapore – CommunicAsia2012, which returns to the Marina Bay Sands from June 19 to 22, has seen take up from more than 200 first time exhibitors to date. Debut exhibitors such as AMOS-Spacecom, Calix Networks, Integrasco, Mentum, NovelSat, SLA Mobile and Yokogawa Engineering Asia, will share their expertise and launch their latest products and solutions at the show this year. EnterpriseIT, held in conjunction with CommunicAsia, will showcase exhibitors comprising international IT systems … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2012 sees some 200 new exhibitors
MIPTV: Gaumont International concludes deals for Hannibal
Los Angeles – Gaumont International Television (GIT) has finalized a deal with the ProSiebenSat.1 Group. The broadcaster has acquired the exclusive Free-TV rights to the 13-episode series Hannibal for its German-speaking and Scandinavian TV stations. The series will be available on the ProSiebenSat.1 stations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark from 2013. Hannibal is a drama series produced for NBC, exploring the unique and riveting early relationship of Thomas … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Gaumont International concludes deals for Hannibal
Bob Ballard: “I am deeply concerned about not only the Titanic but all the ancient history that is now at risk.”
Robert Ballard is an ocean explorer who was part of the team that discovered the Titanic in her final resting place in 1985. Now, Ballard is on a new quest to protect Titanic’s massive underwater graveyard in Save the Titanic With Bob Ballard. Already crucial pieces of Titanic’s history are gone, including the crow’s nest where lookouts spotted the doomed iceberg; apparently knocked into a cargo hold by a passing tourist submarine. Below is an excerpt of an interview with the … [Read more...] about Bob Ballard: “I am deeply concerned about not only the Titanic but all the ancient history that is now at risk.”
Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera has announced a new observational documentary series called Indian Hospital. The 6 x 1 hour series was filmed over four months by two crews inside The Narayana Hrudayalaya, a massive 3000 bed hospital on the outskirts of Bangalore. By following the stories of patients, doctors and nurses, the documentary explores the rich variety of life in modern India through the prism of hospital life. Indian Hospital is executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winning … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera produces new medical doco