Moscow – HISTORY® has launched in the Ukraine via DTH platform, Lybid, and has increased distribution in Russia with its launch on Beeline. “We’re thrilled to have broken new ground in the Ukraine through our partnership with Lybid, and are looking forward to further expanding our reach across Russia in 2014,” said Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, Europe, A+E Networks. Ice Road Truckers HISTORY takes viewers on a journey through the ages, connecting our … [Read more...] about HISTORY launches in Ukraine and expands reach in Russia
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NATPE: Telemundo Media and Reset TV to produce new music competition format
Miami – ​At the 2014 NATPE Market & Conference on January 27, Telemundo Media and Spain’s Reset TV announced plans to jointly own, develop, produce and distribute El Artista (Working Title), a new musical competition format and weekend primetime series, set to premiere in the 2014-15 season. The deal includes the co-ownership and production of a new format to be based on an original concept from Reset TV, the creators of popular entertainment formats such … [Read more...] about NATPE: Telemundo Media and Reset TV to produce new music competition format
RTL CBS presents grand illusionist “Cosentino”
Singapore – This coming Lunar New Year, RTL CBS Entertainment HD brings the magic of Cosentino, grand illusionist and International Magician of the Year 2013 first and exclusive to viewers in Asia. The Chinese New Year Magic Special will air January 30 & 31 and February 6 & 7 at 10:50pm (9:50pm JKT/BKK). Cosentino Cosentino takes audiences on a journey of incredible ingenuity, intimate magical mysteries and intense escapes … [Read more...] about RTL CBS presents grand illusionist “Cosentino”
TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Hong Kong – As Valentine's Day approaches, TVB has produced cross-boundary Valentine’s specials which will be broadcast to audiences in different regions through partnerships with a number of TV broadcasters or production units in Japan (Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd / Media Asia Group Holdings Limited), Korea (KBSN), Singapore (StarHub) and Malaysia (Astro) for the first time. With the theme of A Time Of Love, the programmes will include four hourly music … [Read more...] about TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
ZEE Revenues Grow By 26.6% Y/Y In Q3FY14
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) reported its third quarter fiscal 2014 consolidated revenue of Rs 11,884 million. The consolidated operating profit (EBITDA) for the quarter stood at Rs 2,907 million, recording a growth of 11.3% over corresponding period of previous fiscal. PAT for the quarter was Rs 2,136 million. The EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 24.5% and the PAT margin was 18%. The Board of Directors, in its meeting on January 22, 2014, has taken on record the unaudited … [Read more...] about ZEE Revenues Grow By 26.6% Y/Y In Q3FY14
Global pay-TV subscribers to surpass 1.1 billion in 2019
Singapore – Worldwide pay-TV market reached 903.3 million subscribers in 2013, generating $249.8 billion in service revenue. IPTV operators enjoyed significant growth (18.5% YoY) in 2013 to 92 million subscribers with a total of $37.2 billion in service revenue. “Increasing FTTH subscriber base and bundled subscriber base of telcos are boosting the IPTV market. ABI Research forecasts that the IPTV subscriber base will grow to 161 million subscribers in 2019 accounting for … [Read more...] about Global pay-TV subscribers to surpass 1.1 billion in 2019