Thailand – The Nation reported that 11 key provinces - half of Thailand’s 22 million TV-equipped households - would have access to digital terrestrial television by the end of June 2014. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) revealed this after their approval of 24 commercial digital TV licenses by the broadcasting committee on January 6, 2014. The first in the country to experience this new digital service in April would include residents in … [Read more...] about Digital TV available in 11 Thai provinces
Satellites
SSL delivers ABS-2 satellite in Kourou
Palo Alto — Space Systems/ Loral, the ABS-2 satellite, designed and built for ABS, has arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will be launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle by Arianespace. “ABS-2 is a very advanced satellite that has the capability to improve the human experience by providing services for 60 percent of the world’s population,” said John Celli, president of SSL. “SSL has provided us with one of the largest … [Read more...] about SSL delivers ABS-2 satellite in Kourou
Southern Star Entertainment to rebrand as Endemol Australia
Sydney, Australia – Southern Star Entertainment has announced that it will rebrand the company to become Endemol Australia. The company will continue to build on its heritage, creating new drama and entertainment hits for the Australian and international markets, as well as producing Endemol's global blockbusters. Endemol first ventured with Southern Star in 2000 before acquiring 100% of the company in 2009. The change has been initiated by Chief Executive Officer Janeen … [Read more...] about Southern Star Entertainment to rebrand as Endemol Australia
Singapore’s Infinite Studios ​partners Indonesia’s​​ Screenplay Productions
Singapore – Singapore’s Infinite Studios, through its sister company PT Kinema has announced​ a joint venture with Indonesia’s Screenplay Productions to produce a slate of Indonesian theatrical feature films. The Joint Venture is currently embarking on the production of its first movie slate, which will comprise of 6 movies with a total budget of US$4 million. The partnership will benefit from Screenplay’s expertise in producing content for the local market … [Read more...] about Singapore’s Infinite Studios ​partners Indonesia’s​​ Screenplay Productions
SES-8 satellite successfully launches
Cape Canaveral, Florida – SES S.A. announces that the SES-8 satellite was successfully launched into space from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. A Falcon 9 booster operated by SpaceX successfully injected the SES-8 satellite into geostationary transfer orbit, 31 minutes after lift-off, in what was SES’s maiden use of a SpaceX/ Falcon 9 rocket. SES has three more SpaceX/ Falcon 9 boosters under contract. SES-8 was manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The … [Read more...] about SES-8 satellite successfully launches
all3media International takes “Gogglebox” to China and Ukraine
London – Independent distributor all3media International has shipped Studio Lambert’s factual entertainment format Gogglebox to China and the Ukraine, as new broadcasters sign local versions of the innovative, ratings-winning series. In China, the co-operation was completed with the assistance of all3media International’s Beijing-based consultants CMMI – and marks the first deal between all3media International and the national broadcaster Jiangsu … [Read more...] about all3media International takes “Gogglebox” to China and Ukraine
