Asia - FOX International Channels is the global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards. Honoring the best filmmakers and actors in Asian cinema, the prestigious event and red-carpet moments will be available on STAR WORLD, STAR CHINESE MOVIES and Xing Kong in April. In addition, the international channel network will also conduct a series of exclusive backstage interviews with renowned Asian stars. This delayed global broadcast will reach 60 million cumulative homes across the world, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
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BBC Worldwide launches three channels in Malaysia
Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels will introduce three BBC-branded channels to Malaysia. BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies will be available on Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) HyppTV platform starting 29 March 2010. The launch of the channels will represent the first time that BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies will be available to audiences in Malaysia. TM’s IPTV service will be available to all their high speed broadband and broadband subscribers free of charge … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches three channels in Malaysia
MediaCorp appoints new MD for MediaCorp Press
Singapore - MediaCorp announced the appointment of Patrick Yong as managing director of MediaCorp Press from 1 April 2010. Yong takes over from Philip Koh who will assume the position of managing director, interactive media on the same date. Yong started his career as a journalist before joining MediaCorp in 1998. He was instrumental in setting up the sales team at MediaCorp Press in 2002. His last two years as SVP/head of sales (News, Radio, Print and Ethnic) were spent successfully integrating … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new MD for MediaCorp Press
TrueVisions to add five channels
Bangkok - TrueVisions plans to add five channels this year to grab new advertising opportunities after it received approval to run commercials last year, reports Bangkok Post. TrueVisions can now run up to six minutes of commercials per hour, which has prompted demands from subscribers for a cut in fees. But Supachai Chearavanont, CEO of its parent True Corp, has said that TrueVisions had no policy to reduce subscriptions. This year, the pay-TV operator will invest in eight new channels, each … [Read more...] about TrueVisions to add five channels
TVB senior management involved in corruption investigation
Hong Kong - Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) confirmed last week that three of their senior management staff are involved in a corruption investigation. It is widely believed that one of the management staff involved in the investigation is Stephen Chan, general manager of TVB. According to local reports, the three senior management were involved in an investigation conducted by the city's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Thursday related to alleged corrupt practices. TVB … [Read more...] about TVB senior management involved in corruption investigation
SBS Australia brings Aussie chefs to the world at MIPTV 2010
Australian chefs will dominate SBS's programming at MIPTV this year, with an exciting slate of new food and lifestyle programs set to debut. Luke Nguyen's Vietnam follows acclaimed chef and Sydney restaurant owner Luke Nguyen on a cultural and culinary journey through the southern regions of his homeland, Vietnam. In this 10-part series, produced by Red Creative, Nguyen prepares local dishes and discovers traditional cooking techniques as he travels from Ho Chi Minh City, through the Mekong … [Read more...] about SBS Australia brings Aussie chefs to the world at MIPTV 2010