STAR and BT’s Media and Broadcast sector has signed a three-year managed service IP network solution contract. The service will run across BT's Global Media Network, an MPLS-enabled IP network designed to carry broadcast traffic. BT’s media IP network has 300 points of presence in 170 countries. STAR will initially carry eight channels including STAR Plus, STAR One, STAR News, Vijay, STAR Gold, STAR Chinese Movies, STAR Chinese Channel and [V] Taiwan from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about STAR and BT in three-year managed service IP network deal
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Arqiva and SAT-GE to offer a satellite-based HD video distribution platform into Asia Pacific
Washington DC – Arqiva’s Satellite Media Solutions division is partnering SAT-GE, a subsidiary of General Electric to provide a satellite-based HD video platform into Asia Pacific. Collaboration and co-ordination work has commenced for the new platform that will enable broadcasters to distribute HD and SD channels to Asia-Pacific broadcasters and cable headends. From Arqiva’s Digital Media Center and teleport facilities in Los Angeles, the new HD platform will be uplinked onto … [Read more...] about Arqiva and SAT-GE to offer a satellite-based HD video distribution platform into Asia Pacific
Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia’s lifestyle entertainment channel Discovery Travel & Living worked with organizers of culinary event World Gourmet Summit 2008 to feature travel show host Ian Wright to promote its new TV series America the Wright Way in Singapore. Headlined ‘Ian Wright Uncensored’, the British presenter of Discovery shows including Globe Trekker and VIP Weekends with Ian Wright hosted the English-themed dinner attended by over 300 guests from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Discovery Asia partners ŠKODA for Planet Green programming block in China
Beijing – Discovery Networks Asia will launch from April 16, 2008, a Planet Green programming block in China on Discovery Channel’s China block. ŠKODA Auto, a Volkswagen brand, is the sponsor of the initiative which includes 40 new hours of environmental programmes on 26 TV stations in China. The Planet Green block in China will offer original programming in 2008 including Asia-relevant stories produced out of the region and global specials. Series include Fearless Planet … [Read more...] about Discovery Asia partners ŠKODA for Planet Green programming block in China
AXN Beyond now in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – SPE Networks-Asia’s AXN Beyond, the spin-off channel from flagship action and adventure English entertainment channel AXN, is launching on PCCW’s IPTV service now TV on April 15, 2008. Hong Kong is the second market that AXN Beyond is available in, following the channel’s debut in the Philippines’ on SkyCable earlier in 2008. AXN Beyond serves up drama series, movies and animation shows from the US across genres including sci-fi, suspense, horror, … [Read more...] about AXN Beyond now in Hong Kong
FOXCRIME launches in Indonesia on Indovision
Jakarta – Fox International Channels Asia has launched FOXCRIME in Indonesia on DTH pay TV service Indovision. The Indonesian launch follows the channel’s rollout in Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines and Europe. FOXCRIME offers crime, investigation and mystery drama series, original productions, and biographies of criminals. Bahasa Indonesia subtitles are initially available on programmes including Masterminds, Body of Evidence, C.S.I. Miami, C.S.I., Texas S.W.A.T., NYPD Blue, The … [Read more...] about FOXCRIME launches in Indonesia on Indovision