Teleport Access Services Inc. (TAS), a Taiwanese service provider has signed a multi-year capacity deal with ABS, a global satellite operator, to broadcast Hwazan TV, a Buddhism-based channel via ABS-2 satellite at 75° East. TAS will distribute the channel on the ABS-2 Southern beam MCPC platform across Asia and Buddhist communities within this region. Launched in 2003, Hwazan Satellite TV is a satellite channel broadcasting 24 hours a day in Mandarin Chinese. It has expanded its reach … [Read more...] about Teleport Access Service Inc. taps ABS for capacity over Asia on ABS-2 satellite
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StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Etching a market-leading deal today, StarHub took its place as the first entertainment service provider in Southeast Asia to offer its customers access to Curiosity’s streaming service, Curiosity Stream. Featuring thousands of original and curated documentaries appealing to nature lovers, history buffs, and tech enthusiasts alike, Curiosity Stream will be made available to all customers with an Entertainment+ Pass at no extra cost (Usual price: US$9.99 or S$13.58 per month), in glorious 4K UHD. … [Read more...] about StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Genius Brands launches its first Kartoon Channel! in the Asia Pacific
Following the recent announcement of the first international launch of Kartoon Channel! in the Middle East, North Africa and across Latin America, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced the further expansion of the Kartoon Channel! brand in the Asia Pacific region with the launch of the channel on Samsung TV Plus in Australia starting March 23. Spearheaded by Managing Director of Kartoon Channel! Worldwide Paul Robinson, who previously served as Managing Director of Walt … [Read more...] about Genius Brands launches its first Kartoon Channel! in the Asia Pacific
AsiaSat furthers SAILAS’s managed service expansion for the maritime sector
Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, AsiaSat, announced plans to expand SAILAS’s end-to-end managed connectivity service for the maritime sector with a wide range of value-added services that will further increase operational efficiency and safety for vessel operators, and enhance the communication and entertainment experience of crews and passengers on board. This new initiative marks an important step towards strengthening AsiaSat’s capability in delivering end-to-end managed … [Read more...] about AsiaSat furthers SAILAS’s managed service expansion for the maritime sector
SPOTV broadens its reach in Indonesia with First Media launch
SPOTV has announced its third distribution deal for SPOTV into Indonesia with broadcast partner First Media. Both channels, SPOTV and SPOTV 2 launched live on 10 March. Sports fans in Indonesia will be able to watch their sporting heroes compete on SPOTV and get to enjoy front row seats to international sporting events such as BWF World Tour & Major Events, FIM MotoGPTM World Championships, FIM World Superbike Championships, World Table Tennis, The Open Championships (Golf Major), … [Read more...] about SPOTV broadens its reach in Indonesia with First Media launch
Q Marathi to launch on March 15 with a category disruptive approach
In a bid to introduce fresh zest to the Marathi GEC category with a differentiated and disruptive content strategy, Q Marathi, a family-oriented Marathi General Entertainment Channel is all set to entertain viewers starting from Tuesday, March 15, 2022; with an exciting and strategically curated programming line-up. The launch of Q Marathi, a Free-To-Air channel marks QYOU Media’s expansion to regional markets beyond the Hindi speaking markets. Reinforcing the network’s core DNA, Q Marathi will … [Read more...] about Q Marathi to launch on March 15 with a category disruptive approach