United Kingdom – China Central Television (CCTV) has installed Snell’s Kahuna SD/HD multi-format switchers in its HD production studios at its new headquarters in Beijing. Snell’s regional partner CSS will be providing the system’s integration and installation for the project. CCTV’s new building houses the E01, E02, E04, E05, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, and E17 studios – the programming heart of the facility responsible for HD production of a variety of … [Read more...] about CCTV installs Kahuna multi-format switchers in new broadcast facility in Beijing
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SBS and CBS Studios International renew content deal
Dutch broadcaster SBS Broadcasting B.V. and CBS Studios International have renewed their multi-year content deal. The renewal secures SBS the free-to-air rights for TV series from the Hollywood studio. CBS Studios International’s programming includes series like NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Hawaii Five-0 and The Good Wife. These and future titles will be broadcast on Net5, SBS 6 and Veronica. NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles are among the lineup for the Tuesday prime-time programming of SBS 6. … [Read more...] about SBS and CBS Studios International renew content deal
BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced Richard Hammond’s Crash Course, an adventurous new series that will feature BBC Top Gear’s Hammond driving some of America’s most hazardous vehicles. Richard Hammond’s Crash Course is the latest global offering from BBC Worldwide, reinforcing the network’s commitment to stage bold and ambitious global television events that showcase the very best of British programming and UK talent to the world. The series will be aired … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
BBC World News continues to lead as the top news channel consumed by Asia’s top earners, delivering 8 percent more affluent viewers than CNN, according to the latest Ipsos PAX. Its digital platform BBC.com ranks as the top media site among key demographics not only among Asia’s top earners, but also among high net worth individuals (HNWIs), frequent travellers and opinion leaders. The latest PAX results also show that more HNWIs in Asia watch BBC World News as compared to the two … [Read more...] about BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
GMA-7 maintains Philippine TV ratings lead
Philippines – GMA Network Inc. (GMA) has reported that the network continues to lead nationwide household audience share margins over ABS-CBN in the Philippines. In the fist quarter of the year, GMA remained in the lead in household audience share points in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), based on data provided by Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. The trending of audience shares for the three competing channels in the country’s key areas remains unaltered. … [Read more...] about GMA-7 maintains Philippine TV ratings lead
Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa
Los Angeles - Viacom International Media Networks The Americas announced that it has made a volume distribution deal with Televisa. The announcement was delivered by Adeline Delgado, Vice President of International Programming Sales. This exclusive five-year deal marks the success of the long standing relationship between VIMN The Americas and Televisa. It includes distribution rights for hit Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob, Fairly Odd Parents, Kung Fu Panda, Fanboy & Chum Chum, Big … [Read more...] about Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa