Three broadcasters in Asia have acquired Keshet International’s Rising Star U.S.for local audiences. MediaCorp Singapore has acquired the 10 episode series for its free to air channel, Channel 5 (Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor), Bangkok Entertainment Company has acquired the show for one of its suite of DTT Channels (to be confirmed) and Sohu Video (Ellen Degeneres Show, Saturday Night Live, House of Cards) in China, a subsidiary of Sohu.com, has acquired VoD … [Read more...] about “Rising Star” goes to Asia
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CommunicAsia2014, EnterpriseIT2014 and BroadcastAsia2014 concluded
Singapore – CommunicAsia2014, EnterpriseIT2014 and BroadcastAsia2014 Asia’s most established ICT, broadcast and digital multimedia trade events took attendees on a revolutionary journey with the most hi-tech technologies that will power the future in a smarter and more connected living environment, while also providing a glimpse into the latest state-of-the-art solutions in digital entertainment. The more than 50,000 attendees at the four-day event at Marina Bay Sands, … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2014, EnterpriseIT2014 and BroadcastAsia2014 concluded
Globo enters Pakistan for the first time
Globo’s traditional telenovelas, have just conquered a new market: Pakistan. In the agreement between the Brazilian broadcaster and the free-to-air channel Plus Max, which will be launched in the second semester, three big hits of Brazilian drama have been licensed. The Life We Lead, The Enchanted Tale, and India – A Love Story promise to enchant the Pakistani audience with their beautiful stories. Plus Max belongs to the “Business Recorder Group”, … [Read more...] about Globo enters Pakistan for the first time
CNA launches “Days of Rage – Digital Media Competition”
Singapore – Channel NewsAsia has launched a nation-wide school competition - Days of Rage – Digital Media Competition on June 17. The competition, a collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Student Development Curriculum Division, is held from end May 2014 as part of efforts to celebrate Singapore’s 50th year of independence in 2015. Students from various institutions in Singapore are invited to create a video based on themes and characters seen in … [Read more...] about CNA launches “Days of Rage – Digital Media Competition”
Key to reliable and profitable broadband is software-based management
Singapore and Redwood City, California – Profitable broadband that is fast and reliable is achievable for Asian operators across the region simply by the use of software-based management. That was a key point made on June 19 at CommunicAsia by ASSIA Chairman and CEO Dr. John M. Cioffi. Addressing the conference, Dr. Cioffi, widely acknowledged across the telecoms world as the father of DSL technology, also unveiled a vision of the future where 1Gbps performance is achieved with … [Read more...] about Key to reliable and profitable broadband is software-based management
2014 ARRIS research reveals consumers are finding new ways to get personalised entertainment
Singapore – The ARRIS 2014 Consumer Entertainment Index, launched in APAC on June 18, reveals consumer demand for personalised entertainment is driving several key trends in global content consumption, with significant implications for tomorrow’s entertainment services. Broadcast TV remains the staple of in-home entertainment, with a near universal 96% penetration rate in the APAC region and new implications for multi-screen and multi-room viewing. The vast majority of APAC … [Read more...] about 2014 ARRIS research reveals consumers are finding new ways to get personalised entertainment