Singapore - A carriage deal with Singapore’s StarHub in July will be the first in a series across the region for NBC Universal Global Networks’ SCI FI and Universal Channels. The third SCI FI channel in the region, as well as the first Universal Channel, will debut on StarHub Digital Cable in July. The channels will be made available with Chinese subtitling and offer viewers local interstitials and programming. This announcement is the first in a series of deal announcements from … [Read more...] about Singapore kick-start for NBCU channels’ July launch
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StarHub channel repackaging expected this week
Singapore – Changes to StarHub Digital Cable’s offering packages are expected to be announced later this week and rolled out end-May 2008. Channels in the Family Plus (higher) tier are expected to be re-grouped by genre and sold as different packs – with some migrating to newly-created packages in the basic tier. Asked about the repackaging, a StarHub spokesperson said, “We will make the necessary announcements to the media whenever we make any changes to our product … [Read more...] about StarHub channel repackaging expected this week
AXN Beyond set for Singapore bow
Singapore – StarHub and SPE Networks-Asia will launch AXN spin-off channel AXN Beyond on StarHub Digital Cable from May 27, 2008. Singapore becomes AXN Beyond’s third territory, adding to Hong Kong’s now TV and SkyCable in the Philippines. AXN Beyond offers a mix of programming across genres including sci-fi, mystery, fantasy, horror, suspense, paranormal, and supernatural. Shows include dramas Lost and Supernatural, mystery and fantasy series Pushing Daisies, as well as … [Read more...] about AXN Beyond set for Singapore bow
FME closes first look deal for Origin entertainment productions
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has sealed a first look, TV development deal with new production house Origin. Established by David Thompson, former head of BBC Films, Origin will focus on creating original film and TV drama. David Thompson, executive producer as Origin said, ‘(FME’s) support will help Origin create quality TV drama that will capture an audience’s imagination around the world. And will also play a part in maintaining Origin’s relationships with some of … [Read more...] about FME closes first look deal for Origin entertainment productions
SingTel offers new Bloomberg mobile service
Singapore – SingTel has introduced Bloomberg’s new multi-faceted application for mobile devices exclusively available to SingTel postpaid mobile customers, marking the world’s first launch of the mobile service. The interactive service allows users to create a personalized portfolio to track the performance of shares and stock exchange indices from the suite of investment tools and services available. A currency conversion calculator using real-time exchange rates will also be … [Read more...] about SingTel offers new Bloomberg mobile service
Breakthrough Entertainment closes raft of programming sales
Toronto – Breakthrough Entertainment has secured broadcast sales of over 500 hours of programming its factual catalogue. Medical drama series Little Miracles (65 x 30’) was sold to broadcasters in Korea, the Middle East and Sweden adding to the 180 territories which have licensed the show. Entertainment series Outdoor Journal (35 x 30’) has been acquired by broadcasters in the Middle East, Turkey and Russia; War of the Wheels (12 x 60’) was licensed to Discovery … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Entertainment closes raft of programming sales