Hong Kong/Doha – Al Jazeera English debuted Wednesday on Hong Kong’s now TV, the IPTV unit of telco Pacific Century Cyberworks. Al Jazeera English launched as part of NOW TV's basic IPTV package, reaching some 882,000 subscribers. Transmission began 7pm local time with no additional charge and minimal publicity. The Doha-based new channel has been broadcast in Hong Kong via Cable TV since January 2008. Al Jazeera Network also sealed five distribution deals in the Philippines, … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English debuts on nowTV , boosts Philippines by 500,000
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KidsCo adds now TV in Hong Kong
London – KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal (NBCU), DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment, has launched in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV. Originall slated for Mach 20 2008, a source attributed the delay to “technical difficulties”. March 20 saw KidsCo carriage deals with regional operators including Singapore’s SingTel mio TV, the Philippines’ SkyCable and Korea’s HanaTV. KidsCo also signed on Philippines-based Cable Boss as distributor in … [Read more...] about KidsCo adds now TV in Hong Kong
China Netcom to expand IPTV trial service in 2008
Fixed-line operator China Netcom is looking to expand its IPTV trial service to 10 or more new Chinese cities later in 2008, adding to trials currently being conducted in six cities. China Netcom vice president Jiang Zhengxin revealed that coordination work is in progress among various departments in the company to expand the trials, with the concrete plan expected to be unveiled before September 2008. Already, some 20 TV stations from Guizhou and Shijiazhuang have offered to pay China Netcom to … [Read more...] about China Netcom to expand IPTV trial service in 2008
MediaCorp invests in Madhouse Inc’s Yona Yona Penguin
Singapore – MediaCorp is partnering with Japanese animation house Madhouse Inc with its investment into Yona Yona Penguin, a 3D CGI Japanese animation film created and produced by Madhouse Inc and France’s Denis Friedman Productions. Produced at a budget of US$13million, Yona Yona Penguin is slated for worldwide theatrical release in mid-2009 in Japanese and French versions with English subtitles. Directed by Japanese animator Rintaro, creator of Astro Boy, Yona Yona Penguin follows … [Read more...] about MediaCorp invests in Madhouse Inc’s Yona Yona Penguin
Burman appointed new MD of Al Jazeera English
Doha - The Al Jazeera Network today announced that it has appointed Tony Burman as the new managing director for the Al Jazeera English channel. Predecessor Nigel Parsons assumes the position of managing director of business acquisition & development. Burman’s appointment comes as the relatively new channel embarks on the next stage of its development with expansion of programming, bureaux, audience reach and investigative journalism. An experienced journalist and broadcast executive, … [Read more...] about Burman appointed new MD of Al Jazeera English
KidsCo debuts on PCCW’s now TV in Hong Kong
London – KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal (NBCU), DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment, has launched in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV IPTV service. The Hong Kong launch adds to carriage deals with regional operators including Singapore’s SingTel mio TV, the Philippines’ SkyCable and Korea’s HanaTV. KidsCo also signed on Philippines-based Cable Boss as distributor in that market. Outside of Asia, KidsCo currently airs in Spain, Romania, Poland, … [Read more...] about KidsCo debuts on PCCW’s now TV in Hong Kong