Portland, Oregon – Elemental Technologies, a supplier of software-based video solutions for content delivery to any device, announced on February 17 that TrueVisions, Thailand’s pay TV leader and one of the largest cable operators in South Asia, is enlarging its existing Elemental installation to power the rapid expansion of its premium high-definition (HD) and multiscreen services. TrueVisions, which has approximately two million subscribers, is employing … [Read more...] about TrueVisions partners with Elemental Technologies
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KIX debuts new look and new programmes
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has unveiled a new look for its action entertainment channel KIX. The new look encompasses a logo update and a fresh new on-air graphics package anchored by the colours of yellow, black and grey. To coincide with the new look, KIX is launching a slate of action-packed programmes premiering on pay TV in Asia for the very first time. In addition, KIX will now offer all of … [Read more...] about KIX debuts new look and new programmes
RTHK launches full DTT channels
With the launch of digital terrestrial television (DTT) services in January 2014 by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), the public is enjoying more choices in addition to the services delivered by the existing commercial-free TV broadcasters. The three high-definition channels – namely RTHK TV 31, RTHK 32 and RTHK 33 – provide a wide variety of programmes. RTHK TV 31 is an integrated channel offering programmes on current affairs, education, information, culture, arts and dramas. … [Read more...] about RTHK launches full DTT channels
AFC’s “Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” premieres exclusively in Asia
Singapore – On March 11, 2014 at 9pm (Jakarta/Thailand 8pm), the Asian Food Channel (AFC), part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family of lifestyle media brands, will premiere its latest original production, Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines on StarHub Channel 435. Produced in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the 13-part series will be broadcast regionally across 12 territories in … [Read more...] about AFC’s “Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” premieres exclusively in Asia
“Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” premieres March 15, 2014
More than three decades after the debut of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, Carl Sagan’s stunning and iconic exploration of the universe as revealed by science, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey sets off on a new voyage for the stars. This 13-part series, combining drama, fantasy and stunning natural reality, will bring to life never-before-told stories of the heroic quest for knowledge, transporting viewers to new worlds and across the universe for a vision of the cosmos on the … [Read more...] about “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” premieres March 15, 2014
Comcast buys Time Warner Cable
Philadelphia & New York – Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA)(Nasdaq:CMCSK) and Time Warner Cable (NYSE:TWC) announced on February 13 that their Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement for Time Warner Cable to merge with Comcast. The agreement is a friendly, stock-for-stock transaction in which Comcast will acquire 100 percent of Time Warner Cable’s 284.9 million shares outstanding for shares of CMCSA amounting to approximately $45.2 billion in equity value. … [Read more...] about Comcast buys Time Warner Cable