Tokyo – NHK has launched a LIVEâ€streaming application of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international English TV channel, for Android smartphones used in Japan. In February, the channel started providing apps for Android OS overseas. The new service for domestic smartphones will allow a wider number of people living in Japan to enjoy NHK WORLD TV shows LIVE. NHK WORLD TV’s LIVEâ€streaming has been available on its website or via iPhone and iPad in Japan and overseas to make it easier … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV now available for Android smartphones in Japan
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CEO of BBC Worldwide to Step Down
John Smith today announced that he has decided to step down after eight years as Chief Executive Officer of BBC Worldwide. Following Smith’s decision, BBC Director-General George Entwistle announced that Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director of Audio & Music, will succeed Smith as CEO of BBC Worldwide from December 1. Under Smith’s leadership, the BBC’s commercial arm has grown into a major global media company, doubling its revenue, growing profits four-fold, almost tripling … [Read more...] about CEO of BBC Worldwide to Step Down
MediaCorp expands presence in Hong Kong, Malaysia TV markets
Singapore – MediaCorp has sold more than 100 hours of content to Hong Kong’s TVB and Malaysia’s 8TV in line with its plans to expand into the Hong Kong and Malaysia TV markets. Two seasons of My Star Guide, a travelogue featuring MediaCorp’s stable of stars leading tour groups to exotic destinations, are picked up by TVB’s æ— çº¿ç”Ÿæ´»å° , which previously has picked up several travel-related titles such as Quaint, Bliss Seeker and Asia Footprints, and home … [Read more...] about MediaCorp expands presence in Hong Kong, Malaysia TV markets
Bake Off format comes to America
CBS has ordered a new alternative series, Bake Off (working title), based on the hit UK format The Great British Bake Off, for broadcast next year. The series will feature skilled amateur Americans competing in baking challenges, with one ultimately being crowned the winner. The Great British Bake Off has become a ratings sensation in the UK. The third season finale, which aired on October 16, was one of the highest-rated BBC2 originated shows in the last six years, earning a 25.3% … [Read more...] about Bake Off format comes to America
MIPCOM: NHK and NHNZ greenlight blue chip series Life Force II
Cannes – NHK and NHNZ announced during the "We believe in The Magical Spell of Docs" cocktail reception at MIPCOM that they have greenlit the major blueâ€chip science/natural history series, Life Force II. Life Force II builds on the worldwide success of Life Force I, a six part series coâ€produced by NHK, NHNZ, France Télévisions, Science Channel and Animal Planet and distributed by Off the Fence. Life Force I premiered in early 2011. The series was sold to territories … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NHK and NHNZ greenlight blue chip series Life Force II
SES to expand DTH broadcast, comms services in Asia
El Segundo, California and Betzdorf, Luxembourg – SES S.A. is expanding its capabilities to provide direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting and other communications services in Northeast Asia, South Asia and Indonesia, as well as maritime communications for vessels in the Indian Ocean by building a new communication satellite, SES-9, through Boeing. The spacecraft will be positioned at the orbital slot of 108.2°E and provide incremental as well as replacement capacity to this well … [Read more...] about SES to expand DTH broadcast, comms services in Asia