Part 1: Tuchman talks about his time with the company thus far and his thoughts on the new slate of programming that will launch on Sundance Channel across Asia Pacific. Part 2: Tuchman reveals the broadcaster’s future plans for the Asia Pacific market and the challenges involved in bringing US lifestyle content into Asia. Part 3: Tuchman talks expansion plans for the Sundance and WE tv brands in Asia and shares how the Sundance Festival is … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, Bruce Tuchman (Audio inside)
Tradeshows
MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 reports record-breaking attendance
Bandar Sunway, Malaysia – More than 16,000 people attended the MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 at Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon to see global superstar Justin Bieber, K-pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and Malaysian singer-songwriter Mizz Nina perform LIVE for fans, celebrities, dignitaries and VIPs. Demand for passes to the free event was at its highest level ever as pop music took center stage in a night of spectacular performances, breath-taking choreography and social media … [Read more...] about MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 reports record-breaking attendance
CASBAA welcomes new members
Hong Kong– The latest additions to the CASBAA membership reflect the geographic and market diversity of multichannel TV with patron member SMIT of China joining the CASBAA Council of Governors along with new corporate members Brightcove, Elemental Technologies, Inmarsat, Kantar Media Audiences, Olswang Asia and Viettel Television Center added to the roster Q2 2012. China-based SMIT (Shenzhen State Micro Technology) provides software and devices to secure digital content delivery for the … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes new members
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: TV of the Future
TV of the Future What if you were watching the finale of X-factor LIVE and wanted to know the buzz of the town and what was trending? You would take out your phone, scroll through the pages, find the Twitter app and view the live feeds, trying to keep an eye on the TV at the same time. All this hassle can potentially be eliminated by NDS’s innovative TV, which was one of the products we were introduced to at the NDS product showcase. As we walked into the dimly-lit, wallpapered … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: TV of the Future
International Emmys’ Asian nominees to debut at ATF 2012 in Singapore
Singapore - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Asia Television Forum (ATF) have announced the launch of an International Emmy Award Nominees showcase, which will debut at ATF 2012. Supported by the International Academy, ATF will invite the current year’s International Emmy Award Nominees from Asia to speak on a panel and discuss their experiences leading up to their Emmy nomination. ATF 2012 will take place from December 4-7 at The Sands Expo and … [Read more...] about International Emmys’ Asian nominees to debut at ATF 2012 in Singapore
Nancy Dubuc and Mark Burnett to keynote at MIPCOM 2012
Paris – Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY and Lifetime Networks; and Mark Burnett, President, One Three Media, will deliver Media Mastermind keynote addresses at MIPCOM 2012, organised by Reed MIDEM in Cannes from October 8-11. HISTORY is now available in over 150 countries, reaching more than 300 million households in 37 languages. According to Reed MIDEM, it is also the top cable network in A25-54 in the US and the number one factual brand in all key demographics to … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc and Mark Burnett to keynote at MIPCOM 2012
