France 24 has renewed a multi-year service agreement with Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) to continue distribution of France 24’s HD and SD television services in the Asia-Pacific on AsiaSat 5. This extended agreement reaffirms their continued commitment to bringing top-quality international news programmes from France to the Asian audience. The news services, transmitting in free-to-air, include France 24’s English HD TV channel, English SD and French SD TV channels, … [Read more...] about France 24 extends distribution service on AsiaSat 5
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iQiyi deepens international partnership with Dolby
iQiyi, the Asian entertainment streaming leader, is bringing Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to iQiyi’s international app available in 191 countries, including Singapore. This is part of iQiyi’s ongoing momentum as it grows its appeal to international audiences. Dolby Vision boasts ultra-vivid imaging — incredible brightness, contrast, colour, and details that bring movies to life. Dolby Atmos immerses you in your favorite entertainment with sound that moves all around you with breathtaking … [Read more...] about iQiyi deepens international partnership with Dolby
Astro launches its new Ultra Plug & Play Box
Astro has officially launched its new Ultra Plug & Play Box that offers customers an uninterrupted experience of the best international and local content without a satellite dish. Present at the virtual launch on 22 July were panellists Azlin Arshad, Commercial Director at Astro and Shahrul Imran, Product Engineering Director at Astro. Astro highlighted the ease of use of its new Ultra Plug & Play Box. The first-of-its-kind offering allows customers to self-install and enjoy the Ultra … [Read more...] about Astro launches its new Ultra Plug & Play Box
Asia’s e-sports broadcasters unlock an exciting world of gameplay
This story appears in the June-July 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. Asia’s e-sports and gaming sector has thrived amidst these challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdowns being the new normal and more people staying at home, the sector has seen rapid growth in the past year. According to a report from VentureBeat, game revenues for PC and mobile in Southeast Asia and Taiwan is forecast to grow to USD 8.3 billion in 2023 from USD 5 billion in 2019. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s e-sports broadcasters unlock an exciting world of gameplay
NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel Group to launch exclusive DreamWorks Channel in Australia
In an Australian first, FOXTEL and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN), will officially launch DreamWorks – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – from July 1, offering FOXTEL customers access to the hugely popular content from one of the world’s most recognisable animation studios. The DreamWorks channel currently airs in 34 territories across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Following the success of FOXTEL’s DreamWorks pop-up channel in … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel Group to launch exclusive DreamWorks Channel in Australia
MTV India, SaltScout, and SEEDS launch celebrity fundraiser for COVID-19 relief
As the nation continues to reel under the Covid Crisis, the need for communities to come together towards helping each other has never been more imperative. India’s leading youth entertainment brand, MTV has always been at the forefront of inspiring positive change and channeling the power of collaboration. As the first chapter of its latest MTV Cancel Covid initiative, the iconic youth brand in collaboration with SaltScout, an online e-commerce platform that supports fundraising for social … [Read more...] about MTV India, SaltScout, and SEEDS launch celebrity fundraiser for COVID-19 relief