Hong Kong - The eighth annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to be held June 16, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore will be themed 'Ahead of the Curve' to explore the potential for satellite services offered by the increasing demand for communications products in Asia. David Ball, chairman of the CASBAA Satellite Industry Committee and regional vice president, Asia Pacific, for Intelsat said, "The increased demand for spectrum devoted to HDTV, interactive and broadband TV content … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve
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Viacom18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
Bangkok/Singapore/Hong Kong - Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, a JV between Viacom and Network18 will launch Colors, a Hindi general entertainment channel in India from July 2008. The channel will leverage Viacom's expertise in content creation and building entertainment brands with Network18's experience in media businesses in India across various platforms. To be led by Rajesh Kamat, chief executive officer - Colors, the new channel promises to offer an "entire spectrum of emotions" to viewers, and is … [Read more...] about Viacom18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
Richard Woo joins AAAN as director, new media and affiliate sales
Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) has appointed Richard Woo as director of new media and affiliate sales. Based in AAAN's regional office in Singapore, Woo reports to Louis Boswell, general manager, AAAN, and is responsible for distribution of AAAN channel brands including The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He will also drive sales for the company's digital media assets, including web sites, mobile, broadband and VOD services. … [Read more...] about Richard Woo joins AAAN as director, new media and affiliate sales
MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
Singapore – MediaCorp is partnering with Japanese animation house Madhouse Inc with its investment into Yona Yona Penguin, a 3D CGI Japanese animation film created and produced by Madhouse Inc and France’s Denis Friedman Productions. Produced at a budget of US$13million, Yona Yona Penguin is slated for worldwide theatrical release in mid-2009 in Japanese and French versions with English subtitles. Directed by Japanese animator Rintaro, creator of Astro Boy, Yona Yona Penguin follows … [Read more...] about MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
Pay-TV competition in Indonesia to heat up
Jakarta - Pay-TV penetration in Indonesia currently stands at just 2% of some 40million TV households, a low figure compared to various Asian markets. However, pay-TV growth has picked up in the last 12 months with legitimate pay-TV subscriptions including individual, residential and SMATV (multi-dwelling housing units) doubling in Q1, 2008 to 785,000. Competition in pay-TV is expected to increase in 2008/2009 with five preliminary licenses for satellite pay-TV services issued in September 2007, … [Read more...] about Pay-TV competition in Indonesia to heat up
CommunicAsia2008 set for June 17-20, Singapore Expo
Singapore - CommunicAsia2008 (CMMA2008), Asia's trade event for the information communications and media industries, is set to be held June 17-20, 2008 at the Singapore Expo. Highlights of the trade show will include the CommunicAsia2008 Summit, a series of industry forums on opportunities in mobile TV, WiMAX and IPTV, featuring speakers including David Kennedy, research director, Ovum; Titus Yong, VP, satellite business, SingTel; and Dr Nongluck Phinainitisart, president, Thaicom plc, sharing … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2008 set for June 17-20, Singapore Expo