FOX and National Geographic Channel (NGC) have topped the first Peoplemeter research for cable and satellite channels in Japan. The first week’s data released by Video Research Ltd. places FOX as the top entertainment channel and fourth rated channel in primetime ratings among 38 channels which include movie services and Japanese drama channels. FOX rated fourth following two animation channels and a sports channel which aired the Japanese professional baseball league playoff. NGC topped … [Read more...] about Fox and NGC top first Peoplemeter research rankings in Japan
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VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
Kuala Lumpur – VOOM HD Networks, Ascent Media Pte Ltd and MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd have sealed a deal to distribute the VOOM HD channel across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa. The VOOM HD channel is available as a 24/7 feed, offering HD programming on topics as adventure travel, fashion, luxury lifestyle, art, live concerts, action sports and video gaming delivered in 1080i format HD with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Ascent Media in collaboration with MEASAT, is providing … [Read more...] about VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
MTV Networks China, SMG and CCTV6 to co-present 2007 MTV Style Gala
Beijing / Hong Kong - MTV Networks China, Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and CCTV 6 are collaborating to stage the 2007 MTV Style Gala on Nov. 23 at the Shanghai Grand Stage, paying tribute to fashion trendsetters from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Awards to be presented include Most Stylish Singer, Most Stylish Actor/Actress, Most Stylish Song, and Most Stylish Movie. Hosted by MTV VJs and presenters from SMG and CCTV 6, the show will be recorded before a live audience of 10,000 and broadcast to … [Read more...] about MTV Networks China, SMG and CCTV6 to co-present 2007 MTV Style Gala
Pressman, Elwes to network at Media Financing Forum
Singapore- Hollywood producer Edward R. Pressman and top agent Cassian Elwes will be among the wheelers and dealers at the 2007 Media Financing Forum (MFF), running from Nov. 27-29 in Singapore as part of the Asia Media Festival (AMF). MFF brings together international financiers, bankers and TV and film producers from Asia and beyond. Pressman’s credits include Wall Street, American Psycho, Amazing Grace and Thank You for Smoking. Elwes is Senior Vice President and Co-Head of William … [Read more...] about Pressman, Elwes to network at Media Financing Forum
Off the Fence to offer natural history, investigative documentaries at ATF
Amsterdam – Independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence, will bring to ATF a range of natural history programming and investigative documentaries. Super Mole (1X60’) ventures underground to document the mole’s habits and habitats, produced by Bonne Pioche & Arte France in association with Off the Fence for Animal Planet US & Discovery HD Theater. The Four Alps (1x60’) features mountain ranges including the European Alps, Japanese Alps, Southern Alps of … [Read more...] about Off the Fence to offer natural history, investigative documentaries at ATF
Open Handset Alliance announces Android
Singapore – Technology and wireless companies are joining forces to develop Android, an open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders. With nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the mobile phone has become the most personal and ubiquitous communications device. But the lack of a … [Read more...] about Open Handset Alliance announces Android