Australia's Seven has signed an exclusive content deal for shows from Granada International's current slate including Life Begins, William and Mary, as well as new series Lewis and My Boy Jack, to debut in 2008. Seven's programming portfolio already includes programming from NBC Universal and The Walt Disney Company, as it expands its presence through multiple channels on the company's digital TV platform. David Leckie, CEO of Seven Media Group and Seven Network said, "We have a terrific working … [Read more...] about Seven and Granada International ink exclusive content deal
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Raft of Asian sales for NGTI
National Geographic Television International (NGTI) has closed a slew of new deals with Asian broadcasters. China's CCTV acquired 1 X 52" factual titles including NGT's wildlife show Ultimate Viper, biblical history show Secret Jesus (1 X 52"), current affairs title The World's Most Dangerous Drug and science show Human Voltage: Struck by Lightning. CCTV also picked up shows from two independent producers represented by NGTI, The Human Footprint (1 x 52) from UK's Touch Productions and series … [Read more...] about Raft of Asian sales for NGTI
Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
New York / London – AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
Jupiter to launch Channel Ginga in 2008
Tokyo – Jupiter Telecommunications has established Channel Ginga Co., Ltd. to operate new cable channel Channel Ginga, which debuts nationwide in April 2008 on e2 by SKY PerfecTV!. Ginga Channel is a 24-hour HD entertainment channel screening foreign and Japanese documentaries, travel shows, history and art, dramas, period plays and entertainment targeting the baby-boomer generation. Kikujiro Shikano, President and Representative Director of Channel Ginga, said, “We realize that … [Read more...] about Jupiter to launch Channel Ginga in 2008
SingTel’s mio TV offers Deutsche-Welle and GMA Pinoy TV
Singapore – SingTel’s IPTV service mio TV is adding 24-hour international channels Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) and GMA Pinoy TV, starting Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 respectively. The channels are being streamed via satellite direct from Germany and the Philippines. DW-TV offers news and shows on business, finance, lifestyle, culture and entertainment with its programming alternating hourly between German and English languages. GMA Pinoy TV is owned by GMA Network and provides news and … [Read more...] about SingTel’s mio TV offers Deutsche-Welle and GMA Pinoy TV
People pay-TV penetration in Oz tops 31%
Sydney - The subscription TV universe in Australia now reaches 31% of all Australian people and 27% of all Australian homes, equating to 6.1 million people and 2.01 million homes. That’s according to figures released last week by the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association. Subscribers spent 59% of their viewing time watching STV channels this year, up from 56% in 2006. Average time spent watching pay TV channels was 22 hours 21 minutes per week, a consistent level over … [Read more...] about People pay-TV penetration in Oz tops 31%