New Delhi – Real Global Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd. (RGB), a 50:50 joint venture between Alva Brothers Entertainment and Turner International, is to launch new Hindi entertainment television channel Real. Channel will go on air in March 2009 and is described as “tailor-made for the ‘Neo Indians’, who are urban oriented, ambitious and outward looking.” Real enters a GE (general entertainment) environment in India that, although popular with audiences, is already … [Read more...] about Turner and Alva Brothers’ Real enters Hindi GE fray
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Pan-Arabic pre-school channel Baraem goes to air
Doha – The first pan-Arabic preschool channel, Baraem, officially went to air 16 January 2009, from its headquarters in the Education City, Qatar. Aimed at children aged 3 to 6 and their parents, Baraem airs up to 15% of its own produced content and up to 85% of acquired programs selected from international production houses matching the Channel’s editorial policy and broadcast guidelines. Having initially launched Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) in 2005, executive general … [Read more...] about Pan-Arabic pre-school channel Baraem goes to air
Darby Sanchez returns to GlobeCast Asia as CEO
Singapore - Darby Sanchez has reprised her role as CEO of GlobeCast Asia, effective 1 January 2009. Based in Singapore, Sanchez will be responsible for all of the GlobeCast Group's activities in Asia, including the recent acquisition of facilities in Hong Kong. She replaces David Justin, who has been called back to corporate headquarters in Paris to work with CEO Christian Pinon on GlobeCast's worldwide strategy. Sanchez has been with GlobeCast for a decade, serving most recently as senior vice … [Read more...] about Darby Sanchez returns to GlobeCast Asia as CEO
Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
YR Asia channel to be distributed via MEASAT-3
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced it had signed an agreement to distribute the YR Asia channel across the Asia Pacific region via the MEASAT-3 satellite. YR Asia Satellite TV, a new entertainment channel, offers a wide range of Chinese language variety, sports, drama, animation, lifestyle and documentary content from Net Leader Holdings global content partners. The channel is offered by Net Leader Holdings Pte, a Singapore-based international media management company. “YR Asia is an … [Read more...] about YR Asia channel to be distributed via MEASAT-3
Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Kuala Lumpur – Fully-owned NewsCorp subsidiary Fox International Channels is to distribute its FOXCRIME and FX channels to PayTV operators across Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa via the MEASAT-3 satellite platform. Zubin Gandevia, managing director and executive vice president of Fox International Channels Asia said, “Our partnership with MEASAT has given us the opportunity to introduce our Fox Crime and FX channels much more readily throughout Asia Pacific, India, the … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
