Manila - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and SKYCABLE announced the launch of Discovery HD, the company’s international HD network, in the Philippines. Discovery HD is available on channel 164 and will launch as part of SKYCABLE’s high definition TV (HDtv) offering. The SKYCABLE HD service is initially available in Metro Manila only. Discovery now operates HD services in six markets in the region including Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and South Korea. … [Read more...] about Launch of Discovery HD in the Philippines
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Flashpoint action in Singapore’s Central Business District
Singapore - NBC Universal pulled off the first Universal channel outdoor marketing consumer event to promote the channel's new show, Flashpoint. The massive guerrilla stunt at Singapore's Raffles Place Park involved 50 talents and was a depiction of a typical scene in the hit series now showing on Universal Channel every Wednesday at 9pm (StarHub channel 99). Flashpoint is a dramatic portrayal of an elite tactical unit - the Strategic Response Unit (SRU), which is based on the experiences of the … [Read more...] about Flashpoint action in Singapore’s Central Business District
StarHub appoints David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect
Singapore - StarHub announced the appointment of David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect with effect from 1 May 2009. As CEO, Storrie will lead Nucleus Connect to create a vibrant Retail Service Provider (RSP) environment offering comprehensive and flexible services that will help all RSPs select and deliver broadband connectivity services to their target markets quickly and seamlessly. A telecommunications veteran with more than 30 years of working experience, Storrie joined StarHub in April … [Read more...] about StarHub appoints David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect
Subs help ease Zee’s ad revenue fall
Mumbai - Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd posted a marginal fall in quarterly net profit as advertising revenue declined due to an economic slowdown, but higher subscription sales provided relief. The broadcaster's consolidated net profit for January-March fell 7.3 percent to Rs968.1 million on a flat growth in total revenue of Rs5.14 billion, reports Reuters. The numbers include financials of Taj TV Ltd, ETC Networks and Zee Turner Ltd. "The broad market trends weighed on our advertising … [Read more...] about Subs help ease Zee’s ad revenue fall
Telemundo Internacional’s presence in the Asian continent
Miami - Telemundo Internacional's productions are conquering Asia's small screen. Telenovelas such as Marina, Betrayed, Land of Passion, Zorro: the sword and the rose, A Chance to Love, Sweet Secret, The Revenge, and Second Chance among others are currently airing in seven countries in Asia including Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, China and Japan. Philippine channel ABS-CBN has decided to air Betrayed on the 15:45 time slot, while GMA is airing Marina on the 15:30 time slot. In … [Read more...] about Telemundo Internacional’s presence in the Asian continent
Dialog TV projects breakeven at 250,000 customers
Sri Lanka - Cost control and reduced investment will help Sri Lankan DTH player Dialog Telekom's pay-TV business to break even within 12-15 months, at 250,000 subscribers, according to the company. "Dialog TV has a projection of achieving a break even point at around 250,000 customers. As is the case in the pay TV industry worldwide, it takes some time to get to that critical mass of customers, to therefore amortise the cost of satellite bandwidth, satellite transponders, and also content and … [Read more...] about Dialog TV projects breakeven at 250,000 customers