KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, – Malaysia’s Prodigee Media and its digital media division WebTVAsia signed a total of five strategic partnership with seven global media companies from China, Korea, USA and France. Group CEO of Prodigee Media and WebTVAsia, Fred Chong expressed strong confidence in the long term success of these partnerships with established global players in the filmed and digital entertainment sectors, “We look forward to building mutually profitable and sustainable … [Read more...] about Global deals from Malaysia
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StarHub TVB Awards 2015
Singapore – Hong Kong legends Adam Cheng and Liza Wang, two of Hong Kong’s most prolific television actors, received the special commemorative SG50: Star of the Stars Awards at the StarHub TVB Awards. Liza was also crowned My Favourite TVB Actress, beating intense competition in the hotly contested category from leading ladies such as Linda Chung, Kristal Tin and Tavia Yeung. In addition to being an acclaimed actress, Liza also proved her hosting prowess, bagging My Favourite TVB … [Read more...] about StarHub TVB Awards 2015
Viu OTT debuts in HK
Hong Kong - PCCW Media, a key global player of entertainment in Asia, has announced its plan to launch Viu OTT video service, a global innovative Internet video platform. On October 26th, Viu OTT video service will debut in Hong Kong and is set to progressively rollout across Asia including India, and the Middle East. “Viu OTT video service capitalises on the paradigm shift in users’ viewing habits and demands. By leveraging the Group’s strong content providers’ network, … [Read more...] about Viu OTT debuts in HK
Facebook to overtake Twitter on TV
Social TV activities — that is, the use of social media platforms to discuss, comment on, or enhance the television experience — are quite common among today’s connected consumers. TDG’s latest research indicates that more than half (55 per cent) of adult social network users chat with their friends about TV shows at least a couple of times per year, while 35 per cent do so monthly, and 19 per cent do so daily. And these TV-centered interactions are not lost on network … [Read more...] about Facebook to overtake Twitter on TV
Globecast uses NovelSat NS3
Raanana, Israel– Globecast has decided to use NovelSat spectral efficiency software for the global satellite video distribution of some of the major events that it covers. Globcast will be using NovelSat NS3-based NS1000 and NS2000 Satellite Modulators and Demodulators to deliver more video services using less satellite bandwidth. The NovelSat NS3 technology has been proven to utilize satellite spectrum far more efficiently than DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards, saving capacity, boosting network … [Read more...] about Globecast uses NovelSat NS3
Inmarsat gets connected with Lufthansa
Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L) has signed a contract to provide high-speed inflight connectivity services for passengers onboard Lufthansa’s European continental fleet. The contract follows the Memorandum of Understanding announced last month, formalizing a ten year strategic partnership and a contract framework extending the service to other airline brands in Lufthansa Group. Inmarsat will equip more than 150 Lufthansa airlines aircraft with Global Xpress (GX), with additional Lufthansa Group … [Read more...] about Inmarsat gets connected with Lufthansa