With Ten Network poised to launch its 24-hour sports channel, One, the chief executive of dominant pay-TV operator Foxtel has played down its impact on the Fox Sports channels. Kim Williams, Foxtel chief executive, told press that he welcomed the competition, and that, given the current economic crisis, he did not expect sports rights costs to escalate dramatically. Australia's free-to-air networks are entering the multichannel space via the Freeview platform, with a total of 15 channels … [Read more...] about Foxtel chief plays down FTA multichannel threat
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STAR veteran Vidyasagar quits after 14 years
STAR India veteran Ajay Vidyasagar, president - content and new media, is leaving the network after 14 years. Vidyasagar joined STAR in 1996, looking after ad sales and marketing under then chief Peter Mukerjea. He was also commercial director at Channel [V], heading the regional channel when STAR acquired Vijay TV. He then moved to head the marketing team of first content and communication, and later added new media to his repertoire too. In his role as New Media Head, Vidyasagar had looked … [Read more...] about STAR veteran Vidyasagar quits after 14 years
Disney’s Aaron Stone targets male ‘tweens’
Singapore – Following the mid-February 2009 debut of Disney XD, targeting boys aged 6-14, that channel’s launch property Aaron Stone will premiere in Asia on 29 May 200 at 8pm. Aaron Stone is a single camera production filmed in High Definition (HD) in Toronto that stars newcomer Kelly Blatz as Charlie Landers, a teenager who is enlisted to become the real life version of his avatar in a crime-fighting online game. Also starring are JP Manoux as android robot Stan; Indonesia’s … [Read more...] about Disney’s Aaron Stone targets male ‘tweens’
First Chinese German action movie starts filming
Cannes – China’s Asian Union and Germany’s Action Concept are joining forces to produce a slate of 4-5 action movies for release on numerous platforms across China and Europe. The first movie, Mission Overseas, has a budget of US$5 million, and tells the story of a Chinese chauffeur who comes to Germany to get back his boss’ kidnapped daughter. He has to team up with a down-on-his-luck German detective who’s reluctant to help. Producers from China are Liu Xiao Lin … [Read more...] about First Chinese German action movie starts filming
TV5MONDE sign series of deals at PCTA 2009
Following the agreement signed between TV5MONDE and the Philippines Cable Television Association (PCTA) at the CASBAA Convention in October 2008, the French-speaking channel signed a series of 42 deals at this year's PCTA Convention (March 11-13), with another 65 pending. The deal will see PCTA assist TV5MONDE in recruiting affiliates among the association's members, promoting the channel to PCTA members and the general public, record keeping and monthly reporting. "Our main objective was to … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE sign series of deals at PCTA 2009
Singapore to showcase unique Asian culture at MIPTV 2009
Singapore - Singapore will be bringing a slice of colourful Peranakan culture to MIPTV 2009. The lead actors of the drama, The Little Nyonya will be joining a 10-company strong delegation at MIPTV to promote for sale and distribution a slate of 41 titles under the Singapore Pavilion, led by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA). The drama weaves Peranakan culture into its storyline, and brings to life some of the more intriguing aspects of this ethnic group. MediaCorp documentary, … [Read more...] about Singapore to showcase unique Asian culture at MIPTV 2009