Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and the Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore have signed a multi-year production agreement for content with bilateral investment of up to US$12 million over the next 2 years. The deal extends form the production of Kylie Kwong: My China which was launched at MIPCOM in October 2007. Under the agreement, the partners will jointly select projects to invest in from Singapore-based producers and FME will hold distribution rights across all … [Read more...] about FME and MDA in multi-platform content pact
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AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
Cannes – AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), has sealed a deal with Korea Telecom (KT) to launch a branded HD VOD service for TV network, History, in Korea. To debut in summer 2008, the History HD VOD service will be part of MegaTV, KT’s IPTV service which provides interactive and on-demand services to subscribers. Programming to be available on the History HD VOD service includes Cities of the Underworld, Lost Worlds, Engineering an Empire, and … [Read more...] about AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution
Needham/Los Angeles – Echo Bridge Entertainment will acquire, through a share purchase, Alliance Atlantis International Distribution from Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. The deal will allow Echo Bridge Entertainment to distribute rights to first run and catalogue programming from Alliance Atlantis International Distribution worldwide, excluding Canada. Transaction is expected to close within the next three weeks, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions. Terms of the … [Read more...] about Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution
IPTV, PC on the rise but no real threat – yet
New access technologies, be they IPTV or mobile TV, and the number of screens with which consumers interact in a day, are throwing up a new set of challenges for service providers, media owners and content providers. The onus is on the industry to package and present content in a desirable format, one that optimally leverages the screen or technology and ensures viewers have the best experience. Emerging viewing platforms are causing TV broadcasters to scramble to catch the viewer not only at … [Read more...] about IPTV, PC on the rise but no real threat – yet
SingTel adds ETTV Asia Channel and Asia Plus to mio TV
Singapore – SingTel has launched ETTV Asia Channel and Asia Plus on its IPTV service mio TV on April 1, 2008, to offer Chinese variety and entertainment programmes from Taiwan. ETTV Asia Channel offers lifestyle and variety programmes including Puppy Oh My Love hosted by Phoebe Huang, The Star Chef hosted by Ah-Jiao and drama The Spicy Family starring Lan Hsin Mei. ETTV Asia Channel adds to ETTV News Channel and ETTV Yoyo which are already available on mio TV Asia Plus holds exclusive … [Read more...] about SingTel adds ETTV Asia Channel and Asia Plus to mio TV
TNMG partners Shaf Broadcast in Indian joint venture
Tokyo - The New Media Group (TNMG), owner and operator of the World On-Demand (WOD) IPTV platform has formed TNMG Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based media technology and services joint venture with Shaf Broadcast Pvt Ltd, India-based broadcast and IP systems integration company. The JV will license and manage TNMG`s WOD middleware across middle Asian markets, and conduct advanced media operations outsourcing for content owners and international IPTV platforms which require digitalization and … [Read more...] about TNMG partners Shaf Broadcast in Indian joint venture