Starting August 5, 2013, subscribers of TVB Network Vision, one of Hong Kong's pay-TV operators, will have access to DW’s 24-hour English language channel. “We are excited to be expanding the distribution of our 24-hour English language channel, encapsulating the quality, breadth and depth of our programming,” commented Petra Schneider, Director of Distribution at DW. “Hong Kong is an important market for DW and our partnership with TVB Network … [Read more...] about DW now available on Hong Kong’s TVB
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Star India to broadcast 2014 and 2016 Olympics
According to Reuters, Star India was awarded the broadcast rights for the 2014 winter Olympics and 2016 summer Games for seven South Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said. The IOC has broken new ground in recent years, directly negotiating broadcast rights for some markets instead of selling the rights for all territories on a continent to one umbrella broadcasting institution, added the report. "Star India acquired the rights to … [Read more...] about Star India to broadcast 2014 and 2016 Olympics
Singapore’s M1 launches internet TV service
Singapore - M1 Limited (M1) has announced the launch of MiBox, a new internet TV service that offers video-on-demand (VOD) entertainment and educational titles, games, e-books and apps. The service comes bundled with an Android set-top box and a selection of free dramas, variety shows and other content. Content offered will include movies and music videos from Viki, music concerts, Korean variety shows and news content on-demand from Channel NewsAsia and AsiaOne. MiBox also offers 46 … [Read more...] about Singapore’s M1 launches internet TV service
Google launches Chromecast
Google has announced that it has launched Chromecast -a wireless HDMI device that plugs into high-definition TV sets and allows movies and shows from platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and Google Play to stream from a laptop, tablet or Smartphone. Retailed at USD$35 and currently available only in the U.S., Chromecast works across various platform including Androids, iOS, as well as, its flagship browser, Chrome, for both Mac and Windows. Google plans to extend Chromecast’s line of … [Read more...] about Google launches Chromecast
Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
Seven's exclusive broadcast rights to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup is with IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide. The network will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches live on 7mate as part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, IPTV, interconnected TV, catch-up TV, HbbTV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights, including online and mobile. IMG Media will oversee the production with matches being produced by the BBC and Premier Sport … [Read more...] about Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013 concluded
Singapore – The four-day event, held from 18 to 21 June at the Marina Bay Sands, saw more than 51,000 attendees from 100 countries/regions throng the exhibition halls and conference suites. “The shows have done extremely well this year. Attendees, including exhibitors, conference speakers and delegates, as well as members of the press, have expressed fulfillment with what they were able to achieve this year. For us, this is testament to the success of the shows,” says Stephen … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013 concluded