Singapore – TV5Monde Asia has signed a deal with Globecast to launch TV5Monde Asia HD via the MEASAT-3 satellite to reach homes across the Asia-Pacific region. TV5Monde Asia HD is a simulcast of the SD variant, which was also delivered via Globecast’s capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Globecast is providing signal delivery from TV5Monde in Paris. The channel feed is fibred to Globecast’s Hong Kong teleport for uplink onto Globecast’s multiplex on MEASAT-3 DVB-S2 … [Read more...] about TV5Monde Asia launches in HD across Asia Pacific
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Lifetime launches first global premiere with “Return to Zero”
Los Angeles – Lifetime launches its first-ever global premiere event with the debut of the film, Return to Zero, starring Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, About a Boy, The Riches), Paul Adelstein (Private Practice, Scandal), Alfred Molina (The Normal Heart, Chocolat), Connie Nielsen (The Following), Sarah Jones (Alcatraz), Andrea Anders (Joey) and Golden Globe and Emmy winner Kathy Baker (Picket Fences). Debuting in the U.S. on May 17 at 8pm … [Read more...] about Lifetime launches first global premiere with “Return to Zero”
Thrill to premiere Korean series “Cheo Yong: The Paranormal Detective”
Hong Kong – Thrill, a regional channel dedicated to horror, thriller and suspense programming, will exclusively premiere the highly-anticipated Korean series, Cheo Yong: The Paranormal Detective, starting March 20. Cheo Yong: The Paranormal Detective The premiere of Cheo Yong: The Paranormal Detective in Korea won its timeslot among core pay-TV viewers, and broke the ratings record for a series premiere among all OCN original productions since 2004. The 10-episode … [Read more...] about Thrill to premiere Korean series “Cheo Yong: The Paranormal Detective”
Korean entertainment on mio TV
ONE Malay (HD) has been made available to all Inspirasi+ customers at no extra charge from March 18. The channel (CH 604) will feature selected programmes and variety shows dubbed in Malay and the option of view with Bahasa Melayu subtitles. ONE (HD) On Demand (CH 514 & 605) will also be the first in Singapore to be available on the same day and will allow viewers to catch their favourite Korean programmes anytime on-demand. Selected drama and variety series will be available on this … [Read more...] about Korean entertainment on mio TV
BBC announces Indian election coverage plans
Mumbai – BBC will be taking its international news channel BBC World News to India as part of plans to provide extensive coverage of the upcoming elections. Throughout April and May, BBC World News and BBC.com will provide its audiences around the world with analysis and the latest developments as the campaign progresses. And as the results are announced, the BBC team of journalists will be covering what this means for India as a growing economic and global player. Starting on the first … [Read more...] about BBC announces Indian election coverage plans
AXN Plus goes to Japan
Sony Pictures Television-owned AXN will begin providing a free, on-demand service for subscribers in Japan on April 1, called AXN Plus. AXN Plus will allow users to enjoy overseas dramas anytime, anywhere. Subscribers can even catch up on episodes they have missed with full-series marathon broadcasts. The free service opens on April 1 through SKY Perfect TV! (including premium service) for AXN subscribers. AXN Plus is scheduled to expand the service to cable TV and other platforms’ … [Read more...] about AXN Plus goes to Japan