Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has extended its distribution to Myanmar with its latest signing for carriage with pay-TV operator Sky Net. MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia signed an agreement in Yangon yesterday with Shwe Than Lwin Media Co. Ltd, which owns Sky Net, a DTH and Multiplay Service (MPS) provider with more than 40 local and international channels. Channel NewsAsia’s Managing Director Debra Soon says, “With Myanmar opening its doors to the world, … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s Sky Net to carry Channel NewsAsia
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ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
Hong Kong – ITV Granada, part of ITV STUDIOS, has unveiled plans to broadcast the channel in HD on MEASAT-3 from September. It will join the MEASAT-3 HD video distribution platform at 91.5°E for viewers across Asia and the Middle East. Given the rapid expansion of the channel since its 2009 launch, the move to HD will strengthen the programme offering to pay-TV platforms across the region. Audiences will soon be able to enjoy an enhanced … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
Korea’s pop sensation Rain showers on Celestial Movies in September
Hong Kong – Celestial Movies will debut two special events in September – the world TV premiere of Korean pop superstar Rain’s latest concert, Rain: The Best Show, and the first and exclusive broadcast of big-budget Korean action drama HERO. Besides these programmes, Celestial Movies will also continue to bring first and exclusive movie premieres to its subscribers this September, such as the 2012 Hong Kong Film Award-winning movie Life Without Principle. With a budget of over … [Read more...] about Korea’s pop sensation Rain showers on Celestial Movies in September
CCTV and MTV Mandarin honours Asian music’s best
Beijing – CCTV and MTV Mandarin recently announced the recipients of the 2012 CCTV MTV Mandarin Music Honors at a star-studded event held at the MasterCard Center in Beijing. Celebrating the best in music from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as celebrating artists from across Asia and the world, the eleventh CCTV MTV Mandarin Music Honors featured 22 categories. Han Hong, Li Jian, Phoenix Legend and Hu Xia took top honours among the mainland Chinese artists, and Taiwanese and Hong Kong … [Read more...] about CCTV and MTV Mandarin honours Asian music’s best
StarHub extends Bundesliga Football contract
Singapore – StarHub TV will be the home of Bundesliga football in Singapore for three more seasons after concluding a contract extension with broadcast rights-holder DFL Sports Enterprises for up to, and including the 2014/2015 season. The rights package includes LIVE coverage of up to 170 Bundesliga games, the Supercup, weekly match-week previews and an hour-long highlights show. The rights to content for online and mobile platforms are also included. The Bundesliga runs from August to … [Read more...] about StarHub extends Bundesliga Football contract
The Asian Pitch announces winners
Singapore – MediaCorp, NHK and KBS have selected four projects to commission after concluding the regional pitching event on July 31. The selected directors and projects are: Sorrowgacy, Ishani K Dutta (India); Defector, Lee Kil Do (South Korea); Sanitary Towels Inc., Akanksha Sood (India); and Wheatfield Sailors, Huo Ning (Taiwan). According to the organisers, The Asian Pitch is the only pitch where the winning directors will receive full funding for their documentary production, and … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch announces winners