Singapore – The latest salvo fired in the pay TV battle in Singapore saw Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) take exclusive media rights including mobile, Internet and pay TV rights to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup European football competitions from 2009-2012. Both competitions have been broadcast on ESPN and STAR Sports channels packaged by ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), carried on StarHub Digital Cable. SingTel is planning to stream UEFA Champions League and Cup games live and … [Read more...] about SingTel scores 2009-2012 UEFA Champions League and Cup rights
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Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
Hong Kong – The Asian Film Awards (AFA) will raise the curtain for the month-long Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2008 with a dash of glamour. To be held March 17, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the kudos event in its second year, will be graced by regional celebrities, artistes and filmmakers including Joan Chen, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Vivian Hsu, Jet Li, Song Hye Gyo, Stephanie Sun, Tsai Ming Liang, Asano Tadanobu, Nakatani Miki Yamada Yoji and Shawn Yue. Organized by the … [Read more...] about Asian Film Awards to up glam factor for HK Entertainment Expo 2008
HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
Hong Kong – Some 480 exhibitors from 30 territories worldwide including pavilions of Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Canada, as well as Hong Kong majors including TVBI, ATV, Mei Ah Entertainment, Media Asia, Emperor Motion Pictures were in attendance at the 12th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 17-20,2008. 4,800 buyers are also expected to attend the four-day event. Showcasing the latest film and TV … [Read more...] about HK FILMART opens with 480 exhibitors from 30 territories in attendance
TNMG unveils WODTv IPTV service for Japan
Tokyo – The New Media Group (TNMG) has unveiled World On-Demand Television (WODTv), its first IPTV initiative for the Japanese market. WODTv will focus on offering channels and content for young urban Japanese audiences. The service is expected to add in-depth presentation and information on the content to frame the offering. To be available on WODTv is Trace Tv, a channel for Japanese urbanites in their 20s interested in hip-hop along with Fox Channel, The Soundtrack Channel, B4U Music, … [Read more...] about TNMG unveils WODTv IPTV service for Japan
Viaccess to buy out Orca Interactive
Ra’anana, Israel – Viaccess, the France Telecom subsidiary specializing in content protection, conditional access and DRM solutions, will acquire a 100% stake in Orca Interactive Ltd, a provider of IPTV middleware and applications for an estimated US$21.4million. Completion of the transaction is subject to conditions precedent and to the approval by Orca Interactive’s shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting. Through the acquisition, Viaccess and Orca look to improve … [Read more...] about Viaccess to buy out Orca Interactive
VeeV Interactive to launch IPTV services in Singapore and Asia
Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has issued the first Niche Subscription TV Licence to VeeV Interactive Pte Ltd, a wholly-owed subsidiary of Sky Media Pte Ltd for the roll out of a commercial IPTV service focusing on educational content. VeeV is looking to establish its research and development centre in Singapore to expand its digital media business into the region. The licence allows VeeV to offer programmes including scheduled and on-demand TV services, … [Read more...] about VeeV Interactive to launch IPTV services in Singapore and Asia