Hong Kong – As reported in TVA+ Executive News May 12 2008, ITV Worldwide will preview a new pan-regional general entertainment channel to selected pay TV operators across Asia. Starting today, June 23, the preview channel will be based around Granada International’s existing UKTV channel currently distributed in the Middle East. Future plans include the rebranding and re-launch of UKTV, and a full channel launch to follow later this year. Key genres featured on the channel will … [Read more...] about Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
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CASBAA Convention 2008 at the Dome
Hong Kong – The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced that the upcoming 15th CASBAA Convention 2008 October 28th – 30th will be held in the CASBAA Dome at the POP TV Arena in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. The Convention 2008 will be keynoted by Anne Sweeney, co-chair Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group. Additional headline speakers include Darren Childs, managing director of BBC Global Channels and Abe Peled, chairman of … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2008 at the Dome
Kek succeeds Chua at HBO Asia
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the resignation of Suarina Chua, senior vice president, sales and marketing / business development. Jacelyn Kek is promoted to senior vice president of sales and affiliate marketing with immediate effect. Kek will be promoted to senior vice president of sales and affiliate marketing with immediate effect. She has been with HBO Asia for 16 years in various roles, most recently the Vice President of Sales where she has been instrumental in increasing HBO … [Read more...] about Kek succeeds Chua at HBO Asia
Essel Group India HITS AsiaSat 4, BIG Broadcasting for AsiaSat 3
Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and the Essel Group, encompassing broadcasting (Zee TV), DTH (Dish TV) and cable networking (WWIL) operations announced the signing of an agreement for the use of multiple C-band transponders on AsiaSat 4 for a new digital Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS) delivery platform to distribute pay TV signals to all cable operators, serving millions of cable homes throughout India. Through this platform on AsiaSat 4, cable operators can … [Read more...] about Essel Group India HITS AsiaSat 4, BIG Broadcasting for AsiaSat 3
Discovery to launch HD simulcast service in Japan
Tokyo - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has announced it will launch its first high definition simulcast service for Discovery Channel in Japan this October. The channel - Discovery Channel Hi Vision - will be a high definition simulcast of Discovery Channel's standard definition service which is currently available in 6.2 million homes, and will replace the existing Discovery HD service. The existing Discovery HD service has received significant support from viewers as Japan's first documentary … [Read more...] about Discovery to launch HD simulcast service in Japan
STAR appoints Ron Plante SVP, Research
Hong Kong – Ron Plante has been appointed senior vice president, research at STAR. Plante will spearhead ad sales research, market research, program research and audience measurement research in support of sales, programming, marketing, and business development activities for the company. Based in Hong Kong, Plante reports to Todd Lituchy, president, entertainment of STAR. Before joining STAR, Plante served as vice president, research for Lifetime Networks, where he was responsible for … [Read more...] about STAR appoints Ron Plante SVP, Research