Singapore - StarHub Cable TV invited TVB stars Nancy Sit, Myolie Wu, Kenneth Ma and Fala Chen to attend the Chinese New Year Roadshow in Singapore on 17 and 18 January. Besides singing and drama promotion, the four artistes also engaged in stage games such as ‘Lo Hei' and ‘Mandarin Oranges Stack'. In appreciation of the supporters in Singapore, the four stars promised that they would continue to produce more quality drama serials in the future. … [Read more...] about StarHub Chinese New Year Roadshow in Singapore
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Astro buys 50 percent stake in Mogue
Mumbai - Former Zee TV head Sandeep Goyal and his wife Tanya Goyal have found an equity partner for their online company, Mogae Digital. Malaysia-based media giant Astro Group has entered the Indian digital media space with the acquisition of 50 percent stake in Mogae for $5 million. The duo's goal is to launch a mobile social network services portal, which will enable even basic mobile phone users to stay connected with each other, apart from being entertained, engaged and rewarded for their … [Read more...] about Astro buys 50 percent stake in Mogue
First commission for Off the Fence Singapore
Off the Fence Productions has announced that Off the Fence Asia is about to deliver its first in-house production for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Changemakers: Asia (3 x 60") is a series that takes a humorous look at the various technological solutions developed in Asia to tackle global warming. The series features inspirational characters from across four Asian countries, showcasing their pioneering eco-friendly technologies which aim to help save the planet. Each episode focuses on one of … [Read more...] about First commission for Off the Fence Singapore
NHK re-launches international TV channel
Tokyo - The renewed NHK WORLD TV started broadcasting on 2 February 2009 (0900 Japan Standard Time). NHK WORLD TV offers an all-English language broadcasting service 24 hours a day. With the new channel identity ‘Your eye on Asia', NHK WORLD TV will feature news bulletins every top of the hour. The new NHK WORLD TV lineup will mirror the kaleidoscopic appeal of Asia and Japan, from current affairs to traditional/contemporary culture, such as Japan's anime and music. In February, NHK WORLD … [Read more...] about NHK re-launches international TV channel
THAICOM to transmit Next Step Programs at US$6.68 million
Nonthaburi, Thailand - THAICOM, Asia's leading commercial satellite operator and the operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, announced that it has signed a contract with Real Metro Company Limited for capacity on the THAICOM-5 satellite platform to transmit its seven television channels under the production and operation of Next Step Company Limited, Next Step. The total contract value is approximately US$6.68 million. In addition, THAICOM has already broadcasted Next Step's seven … [Read more...] about THAICOM to transmit Next Step Programs at US$6.68 million
Five redundant in Hong Kong as WDTVI shifts marketing to Singapore
Hong Kong - Walt Disney Television International has relocated its regional marketing function to Singapore - resulting in five redundancies. The positions made redundant include vice president marketing Simon George and his Hong Kong based team. Said a Disney Channel spokeperson,"We have made a strategic organizational change in which our Asia Pacific regional marketing will relocate to our television operations centers in Singapore. As a result, five positions have been made redundant in the … [Read more...] about Five redundant in Hong Kong as WDTVI shifts marketing to Singapore