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’ … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports opens tender process for TV broadcast rights for ICC events
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ATF 2007 generates a record US$62.7 million worth of deals
Singapore: The 8th edition of the Asia Television Forum (ATF) closed Nov 30 with deals totaling a record US$62.7 million, surpassing ATF 2006's US$47.1 million mark by 33%. Singapore's Character Farm and distributor Six-Six-Eight licensed Katakune, a CGI animated series about a silkworm, to Japan's Hi Corporation to bring the character to mobile platforms. Six-Six-Eight also sold the series to China's CCTV and 22 territories in the Middle East. Korea's Iconix Entertainment sold animation series … [Read more...] about ATF 2007 generates a record US$62.7 million worth of deals
EuroNews to broadcast in Arabic in 2008
EuroNews has won the European Union's call for tenders to extend its news channel offering to produce and broadcast programming in Arabic, the eighth language version by EuroNews. The Arabic service will be launched in 2008 and broadcast across EuroNews' network of 35 satellites to be available worldwide. EuroNews currently broadcasts in seven languages including English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. In launching the Arabic version, EuroNews looks to cater to … [Read more...] about EuroNews to broadcast in Arabic in 2008
Sony confident on profit margin goal
Tokyo - Sony CEO and Chairman Howard Stringer has expressed confidence in the company making its 5% profit margin goal by the end of fiscal 2007. Talking to reporters in Tokyo, Stringer said 2008 will see the expansion of online networking for the PS3 console to other electronics, beginning with the PlayStation Portable. Stringer also said that Sony has no interest in selling its entertainment companies, saying that they are essential for Sony's hardware-software digital networking strategy. … [Read more...] about Sony confident on profit margin goal
Turner and Alva Brothers team to launch entertainment channel in India
New Delhi - Turner International and the Alva Brothers have partnered to launch an entertainment channel in Hindi and other Indian languages, targeted at the urban Indian audience. Turner will also acquire a minority stake in the Alva Brothers' production house Miditech which includes all shares previously held by ICICI Ventures. The partners are currently seeking regulatory approvals. The 50-50 broadcasting JV that is yet to be named, will be co-managed by both partners, leveraging on the Alva … [Read more...] about Turner and Alva Brothers team to launch entertainment channel in India
FOXTEL relaunches Gamesworld with new offerings
Sydney - FOXTEL has relaunched its Gamesworld interactive entertainment service with a new look and three new genres of games played using the FOXTEL remote control. Gamesworld offers interactive games for the family across genres of Kids Family, Brainteaser Trivia and Casino Sport. Kids Family offers simple games based on subscription TV brands like The Cartoon Network's Ben 10 and Boomerang's Scooby Doo. Brainteaser Trivia provides daily trivia, number and word games. Casino Sport features … [Read more...] about FOXTEL relaunches Gamesworld with new offerings