Shanghai - Sichuan Satellite TV has premiered reality series China's Next Top Model (CNTM) nationwide on Jan 13, the Chinese version of US reality talent search show America's Next Top Model. Produced in-house by Sichuan Satellite TV, CNTM is the 14th international adaptation of the show and is backed by CBS Paramount, China eWorld Interactive Co. and Sichuan TV. Airing at 10.30pm over 10 weeks, the hour-long show features the contest where judges select prospective models from a group of … [Read more...] about Sichuan Satellite TV debuts China’s Next Top Model
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MediaCorp and M1 to offer mobile TV trial service in 2008
Singapore – MediaCorp and mobile service provider M1 are partnering to launch a consumer trial for a mobile TV service in Singapore. Based on the Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld (DVBH) technology, the trial service is planned for a mid-2008 launch, subject to regulatory approval. An invitation to tender has been issued to vendors to submit proposals for mobile TV infrastructure and devices, including a trial service. The proposed service follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed … [Read more...] about MediaCorp and M1 to offer mobile TV trial service in 2008
Myanmar junta orders price hike for satellite TV
Yangon, Myanmar - Myanmar's military junta has ordered a hike of over 150 fold to the annual satellite TV licence fee in an attempt to prevent the public from accessing "dissident" international news broadcasts. While no official statement from the government regarding the increase was issued to the state media, an unnamed official from the Myanmar Post and Telecom confirmed the hike. Citizens due to pay the annual 6,000 kyat (US$4.70) fee also found that it had been raised to 1 million kyat … [Read more...] about Myanmar junta orders price hike for satellite TV
Taffy Entertainment reports Asian sales
Animation distributor Taffy Entertainment has secured sales for international television broadcast. Lionel Marty, Taffy Entertainment's president of worldwide distribution, describing Asia as a key region for the company, attributes some success to the company having opened its Shanghai office last year. Programming deals include for Fantastic Four; Code Lyoko (both are MoonScoop co-productions; Dr. Dog and Dive Olly Dive! Taffy Entertainment has reportedly established new sales of Fantastic … [Read more...] about Taffy Entertainment reports Asian sales
APEC stunt spurs chase for The Chaser
Sydney - Popular satirical television show The Chaser, which airs on Australia's ABC TV has attracted considerable outside interest following its APEC stunt. The attention-grabbing fake motorcade saw some cast and crew members, one dressed as Osama bin Laden, arrested in Sydney for breaching security checkpoints. According to local press reports, the show is already screening in five countries and 15 more have shown interest. Karen Dasey, manager of Program Sales Worldwide for ABC Commercial … [Read more...] about APEC stunt spurs chase for The Chaser
BBC World voted World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers for the third time
Singapore - BBC World was voted The World's Leading TV Channel for Travellers at the 14th World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year and was presented the award at a gala ceremony in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Dec 13. The World Travel Awards was conceived in 1993 to 'acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry'. The awards were voted for by travel and tourism professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies, as well as … [Read more...] about BBC World voted World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers for the third time
