Terrestrial TV is facing problems so profound and on so many levels that toward the end of a two-hour interview, Jack Hsiao-Cheng Chi, senior specialist, department of planning, National Communications Commission (NCC), asked his interviewer, “Why do you feel such pity for them?” In the context of the discussion, newcomers Formosa Television (FTV) and Taiwan Broadcasting System (TBS) were excluded. Instead the reference was to the once mighty ‘Three Channels’ - China … [Read more...] about Taiwan in focus
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WWE Smacks Down Under
Sydney – World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is expanding its presence into Asia Pacific with a regional headquarters to be set up in Sydney. WWE has also promoted Jonathan Sully as president, Asia Pacific, to be responsible for establishing the office. He has also appointed Ed Wells as general manager for Japan. Sully was formally based in London where he was SVP, international marketing, WWE, and Wells was previously with Nickelodeon Japan. WWE’s weekly TV programming is broadcast … [Read more...] about WWE Smacks Down Under
StarHub to bring on Eurosport
Singapore – Cable operator StarHub will add the Eurosport channel to its offerings, to be available from April 15, 2008, to its Sports Group customers using the digital set-top box, HubStation or HD set-top box, at no additional cost. Eurosport is a 24-hour sports channel covering more than 60 sports genres to offer variety and choice. It is a sports multimedia platform in Europe that delivers sporting events including the Africa Cup of Nations Football, WTA Tour, ATP Tour Events, ULEB … [Read more...] about StarHub to bring on Eurosport
AsiaSat appoints Roger Tong as general manager engineering
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has appointed Roger Tong as general manager engineering to replace Barry Turner who retired end 2007. Tong will lead the engineering team’s expanded efforts in spacecraft and ground network development, spectrum management and planning. Prior to joining AsiaSat, Tong was technical consultant to Telesat Canada where he was responsible for various programmes. AsiaSat’s CEO Peter Jackson said, “While … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints Roger Tong as general manager engineering
2waytraffic to launch new Commercial Breakdown series at MIPTV
London – 2waytraffic International will present a new series of its comedy entertainment property, Commercial Breakdown at MIPTV and has announced deals closed for the format and completed series. The new run of (7 X 30’) Commercial Breakdown is the 11th series. Titled Commercial Breakdown with Jimmy Carr, it features unique advertisements from around the world and is hosted by UK comedian Jimmy Carr. The series was produced by Celador Productions for BBC One. In a recent deal, … [Read more...] about 2waytraffic to launch new Commercial Breakdown series at MIPTV
Granada International offers The May Lee Show
Granada International is offering The May Lee Show (13X48’), a weekly Asian talk show targeting women across Asia, hosted by May Lee, founder and CEO of Lotus Media House and soon-to-launch Lotus Channel, and a former correspondent and anchor for CNN and CNBC, as well as ex-presenter of the Pure Oxygen talk show. The series focuses on topics including relationships, infidelity, marriage, children, businesswomen, beauty, makeovers and fashion. Guests in the first series include actresses … [Read more...] about Granada International offers The May Lee Show