New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the line-up for its 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival taking place Nov. 17 - 18, at the Sofitel Hotel in New York. The Festival will feature International Emmy Nominee screenings and presentations during which producers of the nominated programs discuss their entries in nine categories including Arts Programming; Best Performance by an Actress; Best Performance by an Actor; Children & Young … [Read more...] about 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18
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Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
Sydney- Foxtel has snagged exclusive Australian broadcasting rights to American Idol from FremantleMedia, and the twice-weekly show will launch in mid-January on Fox8, aired within hours of its US premiere on Fox. Network Ten, the home of Australian Idol, screened series 3, 4 and 5 of American Idol but elected not to take up an option for the new series. Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director Television and Marketing, said: “What is most exciting for our subscribers is that American Idol … [Read more...] about Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
Wieden and Kennedy Shanghai takes three awards at CASBAA TV Advertising Awards 2007
Hong Kong – The CASBAA TV Advertising Awards 2007 were presented on Nov. 1 at the Academy for Performing Arts in Hong Kong. In its fourth year, the awards recognize and promote advertising creative excellence in multi-channel TV across Asia Pacific. Astro’s Astro on Demand “Tai Chor La” campaign won the John Doherty Trophy for Campaign of the Year and Best TVC Southeast Asia. Wieden and Kennedy Shanghai’s “JUMP” campaign for Nike featuring Chinese … [Read more...] about Wieden and Kennedy Shanghai takes three awards at CASBAA TV Advertising Awards 2007
LUXE.TV HD and SD channels distributed in Asia via AsiaSat 2
Hong Kong – LUXE.TV, the world’s first international TV network focusing on luxury lifestyle produced in HD and broadcast as HD and SD channels, will be aired across the region via AsiaSat 2. LUXE.TV signed a contract with AsiaSat to distribute both channels to Asian cable and satellite networks, terrestrial stations and pay-TV platforms through AsiaSat 2’s pan-Asian C-band digital platform operated by Satlink Communications in Israel. The two 24-hour channels provide English … [Read more...] about LUXE.TV HD and SD channels distributed in Asia via AsiaSat 2
Discovery launches Planet Green programming block
Hong Kong/Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia is launching a Planet Green programming block on Discovery Channel from March 2008. Planet Green is a global, cross-company initiative committed to documenting, preserving and celebrating the planet. The brand is scheduled to launch as the first 24-hour green television network in the US in 2008. Tom Keaveny, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia, said “Environmental issues are at the forefront of consumer … [Read more...] about Discovery launches Planet Green programming block
CNBC adds 2 million Asia Pacific homes, eyes further growth
Singapore – CNBC has expanded significantly in Asia Pacific this year, boosting local programming, with a 10% growth in personnel and adding 2 million more households in the Asia Pacific region. Having re-launched the business day programming schedule, CNBC Asia created five new shows, increasing Asia Pacific programming to 9.5 hours every business day. The business news network has also established a bureau in Sydney, launched a new suite of mobile products, established a partnership in … [Read more...] about CNBC adds 2 million Asia Pacific homes, eyes further growth