Hong Kong - Jan 1 2008 saw National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) launch 24-hour wildlife channel Nat Geo Wild on Hong Kong Cable Television's basic programming platform (channel 33). Nat Geo Wild is the only channel from NGCI available in dual voice track options to cater to English and Cantonese speaking viewers in Hong Kong and offers programming focused on the natural world including the environment and creatures that inhabit it. Speaking at the launch, Zubin Gandevia, Executive … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild debuts on Hong Kong Cable Television
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Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
ContentFilm, media rights owner and distributor of film, TV, DVD and digital content, through its acquisition and distribution division, Fireworks International, signed a deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to acquire international distribution rights and assets managed by CBC's international sales division. Subject to due diligence, the transaction of which financial terms were not disclosed, the deal is expected to be completed early in 2008. Deal includes CBC's programme … [Read more...] about Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
Televisa Internacional to offer original series and Mexican movies at NATPE
Televisa Internacional, the international distribution arm of Grupo Televisa, and distributor of Spanish programming and formats, will bring to NATPE content including digital and HD TV programming, scripts, formats, co-productions, and integrated promotional solutions. Original TV series include drama RBD, The Family (RBD, La Familia); as well as actioner The Panther (El Pantera), drama SOS -Sex and Other Secrets (SOS -Sexo y Otros Secretos), thriller Thirteen Fears (Trece Miedos), sitcom And … [Read more...] about Televisa Internacional to offer original series and Mexican movies at NATPE
CABLEready to get real
Norwalk, CT - CABLEready, international TV program distribution and development company will offer new reality programming at NATPE. Available in HD are Stunt Stars, a feature on stuntmen and women available immediately; A Guy's Guide to Livin', a lifestyle show by Brian Spencer available for pre-buy; as well as Women Behind Bars a series exploring the crimes committed by women. Available immediately is Hollywood 411, TV Guide Network's daily entertainment news magazine covering the TV, film and … [Read more...] about CABLEready to get real
ESPN STAR Sports opens tender for TV broadcast rights to ICC events
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), ICC's global Broadcast & Production Partner, has opened the tender process for the TV broadcast rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events from 2008 - 2011. Late 2006, ESS' affiliate, EML, was awarded the exclusive global telecast rights by the ICC for all events from 2007 to 2015, including the ICC Champions' Trophy in Pakistan (2008), the 2nd edition of the ICC World Twenty 20 in England (2009), ICC Champions' Trophy in West Indies (2010) and the … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports opens tender for TV broadcast rights to ICC events
StarHub’s Tham Loke Kheng tipped for Taiwan Broadband
Singapore - StarHub's Senior Vice President for content and marketing Tham Loke Kheng has tendered her resignation and will be joining Taiwan Broadband in January 2008, expected to be based in Taiwan. A company spokeperson has confirmed Tham's departure and says there are no plans to "backfill her current position at the moment. Instead, we will be making slight changes to the organisation structure." Tham has been with StarHub since 1996 and is seen as having been pivotal in building the brand. … [Read more...] about StarHub’s Tham Loke Kheng tipped for Taiwan Broadband