The Chinese government started supplying Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) international TV channel KBS World to some 250 hotels in China from Sept. 1 2007. The distribution agreement was reached after “rigorous negotiation” between KBS and China’s regulator, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) for more than three and a half years. KBS World is beamed via SINOSAT, the only platform opened to foreign channels by the Chinese government, adding to … [Read more...] about KBS World reaches China
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AXN Beyond to take off on SkyCable
Manila - SkyCable will be one of the first cable providers in the world to carry Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia’s brand new channel AXN Beyond by Jan. 1, 2008. A spin-off channel of the widely popular action adventure station AXN, AXN Beyond will spotlight more sci-fi, supernatural, paranormal and out-of-the-ordinary shows. The line-up includes first-run deals for The Dresden Files, a mystery/fantasy series based on the books by Jim Butcher and exec-produced by Nicolas Cage. … [Read more...] about AXN Beyond to take off on SkyCable
MIPCOM Junior program unveiled
Paris- The program for the 15th edition of MIPCOM Junior, the specialist international screening marketplace and conference for children’s programming and merchandising, running Oct. 6 - 7 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, has been unveiled. Rich Ross, President of Disney Channel Worldwide, will give the keynote address on the channels’ success on Oct. 7. Key conferences will include the Buyers' Summit, which brings together top programming executives from international broadcasters to … [Read more...] about MIPCOM Junior program unveiled
High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on Sept. 9 in Asia topped the ratings among youth demographics in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In Singapore, against all subscription TV and free-to-air programs, High School Musical 2 was the top telecast among all cable subscribers on its premiere day. Among children 4-14 in subscriber homes, the telemovie achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. HSM 2 is the highest rated telecast on Disney Channel … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
Hong Kong– The CASBAA Sports TV Forum in Beijing held Aug. 24 highlighted potential business opportunities for sports TV in China. Themed “All-win with the Olympics”, the Forum was hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT) and co-organized by CASBAA and China International Television Corporation (CITVC), the commercial arm of state broadcaster CCTV. More than 300 reps of Chinese and European sports bodies, sports TV networks and sports management … [Read more...] about CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
Ian Caroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has upped Ian Carroll to Executive Vice President from Senior Vice President & General Manager with immediate effect. The promotion reflects his move to a broader strategic role in Turner as he heads the company’s foray into new areas of business and identifies new opportunities for the network to reach a wider audience in Asia while retaining oversight of content sales and business development. Carroll joined Turner as a regional counsel in 1998, … [Read more...] about Ian Caroll upped to EVP, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific