Japan - The communications ministry, Japan Broadcasting Corporation and private-sector TV broadcasters approved a proposal to end the service of converting signals for terrestrial digital broadcasts into analog signals for cable TV broadcasters in March 2015, said the ministry, as reported by Japan Today. The proposal is a key part of the action program adopted the same day by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry, public broadcaster NHK and the commercial broadcasters at a plenary … [Read more...] about Japan’s terrestrial digital-analog signal conversion for CATV to end in 2015
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NHK and National Geographic Channels International partner on Megaquake
Melbourne - NHK and National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) have announced the co-production of Megaquake, a four-part, high-definition special. Megaquake will air on NHK’s flagship NHK Special documentary slot in Japan in the first quarter of 2010, and on National Geographic Channel, as a two-part series, in early 2011. … [Read more...] about NHK and National Geographic Channels International partner on Megaquake
Coming soon to a screen near you….
UK-based Travel Channel was the first to announce its entry into Asia Pacific as 3 November 2009 saw it launch via the AsiaSat 5 satellite. Travel Channel broadcasts to 117 countries in 18 languages across Europe, Africa and the Middle East – it is not to be confused with the US-entity of the same name which airs domestically in the US only. Chief executive of Travel Channel, Richard Wolfe, said “We’re excited about partnering with a whole new set of affiliates as we roll out … [Read more...] about Coming soon to a screen near you….
“Healthy entertainment devoid of risk to public order”
Despite the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s (I&B) best efforts to prevent any cause for controversy, some reality shows continue to draw complaints from India’s conservative lobby. But despite public outcry, and even parliamentary discussion, seldom do these shows go off-air, in some instances boosting ratings and generating plenty of press attention. Top-rated shows like Viacom 18’s Colors’ Balika Vadhu (a drama series in the news for addressing the issue of … [Read more...] about “Healthy entertainment devoid of risk to public order”
Education or edutainment?
Educational programming has always been a staple in the Asia media landscape, and opportunities for this genre are ripe across the region. Some of the programs are supported by commercial entities, some by government agencies and other a combination of both,” says Ling Sze Gan, content sales, Asia, AETN International. Gan says educational content is in demand particularly in countries where the culture of learning is high and robust, and the population is hungry for knowledge. … [Read more...] about Education or edutainment?
Best of British
Talking to Television Asia Plus at MIPCOM 2009, BBC Worldwide’s managing director of global TV sales Steve Macallister described the market as having a very good vibe, with plenty of people coming to Cannes with an interest in doing business – compared to the air of accountability at MIPTV in April. He outlined the three main emphases for the Asia Pacific region, starting with the increase of BBCW’s format licensing and format production business in the region. “In … [Read more...] about Best of British