Singapore – StarHub launched HD channel HD SHOWCASE on Nov. 24, airing selected live 2007/2008 English Premier League (EPL) matches in HD, and it will feature HD content from various genres in future. Airing at least two live EPL matches per match-week, HD SHOWCASE will broadcast up to 92 games in the current season. Patrick Lim, StarHub Vice President of Cable TV Services, said, “Based on the very positive feedback we received regarding our trial HD broadcast of the 2006 FIFA World … [Read more...] about StarHub debuts new HD SHOWCASE channel with live EPL matches in HD
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3DD Entertainment unveils offerings for ATF
At the ATF, 3DD Entertainment will offer international rights to TV specials China’s Twelve Girls Band and ethnic dance musical Shangri-La from International Media, and Mariah Carey and Rihanna concerts shot on HD. Twelve Girls Band – Live in Shanghai (60’ & 90’) features the multi-platinum selling all-female ensemble which draws upon traditional Chinese music, and blends classical, folk, and contemporary sounds. Shangri-La (50’) is a music and dance performance … [Read more...] about 3DD Entertainment unveils offerings for ATF
Asia runs The Amazing Race for a second season on AXN
Hong Kong / Singapore – The Amazing Race Asia has returned for a second season (TARA 2), debuting on AXN on Nov 22. TARA 2 sees participants cover more than 50,000 km across four continents in 24 days, up from 36,000 km over two continents last season. Ten teams from Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan, including one with a hearing-impaired contestant, are vying for $US100,000 cash. Disney-ABC International Television first licensed the … [Read more...] about Asia runs The Amazing Race for a second season on AXN
Sean Cleary to WIN
Sydney — Sean Cleary, former CBS Paramount Vice President/Managing Director, Asia Pacific, has joined Bruce Gordon’s regional television empire WIN TV. Serving as a consultant, Cleary is advising on the programming of WIN’s channels, which expanded recently after Gordon bought the Nine Network affiliates in Adelaide and Perth. For many years Gordon ran Paramount’s international television division. … [Read more...] about Sean Cleary to WIN
CNN International taps Green as SVP Programming, ups McCarthy to VP Coverage/Feature Programs
CNN International has appointed Katherine Green as Senior Vice President for Programming and promoted Mike McCarthy from Managing Editor to the newly created post of Vice President for Coverage and Feature Programming. Based at the network’s headquarters in Atlanta, Green oversees all editorial production, program development, network talent and day-to-day operations of CNN International; while McCarthy is responsible for major breaking news and feature programs produced in CNN’s … [Read more...] about CNN International taps Green as SVP Programming, ups McCarthy to VP Coverage/Feature Programs
SkyCable looks to IPO in 2008
Manila - The Lopez group is taking leading cable TV operator SkyCable public next year, aiming to raise more than P3 billion (US$69.3 million), to fund digital video, new content, broadband and VOIP expansion, and service debt and restructuring. The company expects to finish 2007 with 458,130 customers, about half the legitimate market for pay-TV in the Philippines. The significant growth driver will come from combating piracy, accelerating digital migration and growing ARPU, says Media Partners … [Read more...] about SkyCable looks to IPO in 2008