Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced that the MEASAT-3a satellite has secured a launch on 21 August 2008. The fleet’s fourth satellite, MEASAT-3a has been designed to expand MEASAT’s C-Band and Ku-Band satellite capacity at the organization’s key 91.5E orbital location. Operating in tandem with MEASAT-3 at the same location, the new satellite would also provide in-orbit satellite redundancy services for key customers. MEASAT COO Paul Brown-Kenyon said … [Read more...] about Aug 21 launch for MEASAT 3a
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Strategic alliance for FOXTEL and BBC Worldwide
Sydney - From July 1, BBC Worldwide will assume full ownership and management control of UKTV after acquiring FOXTEL’s 60 percent stake and FremantleMedia’s 20 percent stake in the channel. BBC Worldwide will roll out three new channels in Australia from its global portfolio – the first being BBC HD, which launched this month as part of the new FOXTEL HD+ service. BBC Knowledge and CBeebies will be the first BBC channels to launch on FOXTEL when it gains extra cable and … [Read more...] about Strategic alliance for FOXTEL and BBC Worldwide
Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Hong Kong – As reported in TVA+ Executive News May 12 2008, ITV Worldwide will preview a new pan-regional general entertainment channel to selected pay TV operators across Asia. Starting today, June 23, the preview channel will be based around Granada International’s existing UKTV channel currently distributed in the Middle East. Future plans include the rebranding and re-launch of UKTV, and a full channel launch to follow later this year. Key genres featured on the channel will … [Read more...] about Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
India’s BIG Broadcasting uses AsiaSat 3S
Hong Kong – BIG Broadcasting from Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, one of India’s top 3 private sector enterprises, has joined broadcast satellite AsiaSat 3S for its bouquet of television channels which will be serving millions of Indians. Announced by Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat), an agreement has been signed for one C-band transponder on AsiaSat 3S. In an effort to boost and strengthen the Group’s presence in the media and entertainment space, … [Read more...] about India’s BIG Broadcasting uses AsiaSat 3S
GlobeCast Asia to open playout centre in Singapore
Singapore - GlobeCast is extending its service range in Asia with the upcoming launch of a playout and media management centre at its regional headquarters in Singapore. Scheduled for October, the launch follows GlobeCast’s acquisition of Pacific Century Matrix in Hong Kong, and is part of the company’s strategy to expand its geographic and commercial offering in Asia. The new media management centre will be located at GlobeCast’s Asian headquarters in the Parkview Square … [Read more...] about GlobeCast Asia to open playout centre in Singapore
Arlene Kahng joins ABS
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced the appointment of Arlene Kahng as general counsel. She assumes responsibility for all legal matters associated with developing and operating satellite-based businesses. Prior to joining ABS, Kahng was associate general counsel with Intelsat Corporation and for PanAmSat since 1997. During her tenure at PamAmSat, she was responsible for the company’s legal affairs from negotiation and management of the company’s customer … [Read more...] about Arlene Kahng joins ABS
