Perhaps the most exciting aspect of Apps is that their full potential is as yet unknown and does not rely solely on the operator or content owner. Apps can allow operators to exploit the creativity of third party developers, as has happened in the world of IT ever since the PC was invented a generation ago. The difference is that in the payTV world the winner takes all, with operators either retaining control of the customer, or losing out to new emerging players providing services over the … [Read more...] about App-centric television
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Uncommon allies
It might be dated to term television, a traditional medium. Today, there is nothing traditional about it at all. Content providers and even telecom operators are bringing television content to more households and viewers, via various innovative platforms such as mobile applications and the internet. Some industry observers foresee that this trend of allegiance will be increasingly pronounced in the near future. Central to this idea of synergy, is the nascent but fast growing relationship between … [Read more...] about Uncommon allies
Independent directors receive boost
Singapore – MediaCorp, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) and Korea Broadcasting system (KBS) have selected the top three projects to commission, at this year’s Asian Pitch initiative. The three winning titles are Shepherds of Paradise by Raja Shabir Khan (India), The Bridle of Horse Fighter by Park Hwan-Sung (South Korea) and The Wild Buffalo Hunters by Mohammed Redhaudeen Bin Hassan (Malaysia). All three will receive full funding for their documentary production. The completed … [Read more...] about Independent directors receive boost
Missing finds viewers in Philippines
Miami – Nassan Ka Elisa?, the Philippine adaptation of Telemundo Internacional’s telenovela Missing, premiered on ABS-CBN in the Philippines recently to excellent results, reaching 45 per cent of audience share. Xavier Aristimuño, Telemundo Internacional’s Senior Vice President of Sales and International Business Development for Asia, attributed the success to the format “maintaining the structure of a good script, but adapting it to the unique cultural aspects of the … [Read more...] about Missing finds viewers in Philippines
A+E Raises the stakes at MIP
New York – A+E Networks is introducing more than 550 hours of new programming this MIPCOM. This brings the total number of hours of programming in its overall catalogue to more than 9,500 across all genres. New offerings for this year’s TV market include real-life series, historical factual programmes and specials, and various entertainment shows, among others. Two of the shows that will be presented are real-life series Monster In-Law, which features married couples at their boiling … [Read more...] about A+E Raises the stakes at MIP
Solar power
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has signed a long term agreement with Solar Entertainment Corporation (Solar) for renewal of capacity on the Measat-3/3a satellites. This agreement further extends Solar’s services with additional capacity on Measat-3 for two new channels. Solar first used Measat-1 to distribute four standard definition (SD) channels in 2004. The number of channels has now increased to ten SD channels and one high definition (HD) channel, all … [Read more...] about Solar power