Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd and TRACE, an international urban music and culture TV channel, have signed a lease agreement to distribute to Asian cable and satellite networks as well as pay-TV platforms through AsiaSat 2's pan-Asian C-band platform. TRACE's programming covers urban music genres including hip hop, R with exclusive features, celebrity interviews, documentaries on urban trends such as fashion, cinema and dance. TRACE's programming targets over one … [Read more...] about TRACE expands distribution in Asia Pacific via AsiaSat 2
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Piracy cleanup continues in Thailand and Hong Kong
Hong Kong / Bangkok - The Motion Picture Association's (MPA) anti-piracy initiative in Asia Pacific, Operation Blackout, seized 25,000 optical discs as well as arrested two men and three women from its Jan 7 raids on two distribution centers and 11 retail outlets located in Banmoor, Bangkok. Of the discs seized, 6,000 infringed MPA member company titles including Alien vs. Predator 2, American Gangster and I am Legend. MPA also contacted other rights owners from foreign and local film and music … [Read more...] about Piracy cleanup continues in Thailand and Hong Kong
Peter Iacono joins ITV as President and MD of ITV Worldwide
ITV plc has appointed Peter Iacono as President and Managing Director of ITV Worldwide, which includes ITV's international exploitation and ventures divisions. ITV Worldwide is part of ITV's Global Content Division, led by Managing Director Dawn Airey. Iacono oversees the growth of ITV Global Content's worldwide sales, distribution, merchandising, publishing and licensing arm ITV Worldwide including Granada International and Granada Ventures. He will also work with the respective heads of each … [Read more...] about Peter Iacono joins ITV as President and MD of ITV Worldwide
STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Mumbai/Hong Kong – STAR India and DEN Digital Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd have partnered to create a platform to distribute TV channels in India via fixed networks including cable, DTH, IPTV, HITS and MMDS. The 50:50 joint venture will be headquartered in Mumbai. Under the agreement, the JV will be an exclusive distributor for all channels distributed domestically by STAR India. The bouquet currently includes Star Plus, Star One, Star Gold, Vijay, Star Utsav, Star News, Star Ananda, … [Read more...] about STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
TRAI may permit 74% FDI in mobile TV
India's broadcast regulator has proposed to allow 74 percent foreign direct investment in mobile television services. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) also said existing telecommunications licensees would not require any further licence for offering mobile television services on their own network using spectrum already allotted to them. A mobile TV licence may become compulsory for existing telecommunications firms if they want to use broadcasting technologies for … [Read more...] about TRAI may permit 74% FDI in mobile TV
Broadcast Australia goes for Hostworks
Broadcast Australia, provider of terrestrial broadcast transmission services, will acquire all shares in Hostworks Group Ltd, a provider of managed services for online media and entertainment companies. The acquisition will provide Broadcast Australia with a new platform to connect customers to content owners and expand its service offering. It also allows Hostworks to build its capacity and services capabilities as well as access the international contacts available through Broadcast Australia … [Read more...] about Broadcast Australia goes for Hostworks