Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on September 9 on its Asia feed took top 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, High School Musical achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. High School Musical 2 is the highest … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 debuts with top ratings in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
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KBS World reaches China
The Chinese government has agreed to carry Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) international TV channel, KBS World, into China to be available to 250 hotels from September 1 2007. The 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 will be carried via SINOSAT, the only platform opened to foreign channels by the Chinese … [Read more...] about KBS World reaches China
SingTel and StarHub settle network lease disputes
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and StarHub have reached an out-of-court settlement on disputes pertaining to the 1995 Network Lease Agreement and 2002 Network Lease Agreement entered by SingTel and StarHub Cable Vision Ltd. (formerly known as Singapore Cable Vision Limited). Allen Lew, CEO Singapore of SingTel, said: "We are pleased with the amicable out-of-court settlement. The matter has run its course. The settlement has no material impact on SingTel. It is time to … [Read more...] about SingTel and StarHub settle network lease disputes
Viacom International Japan launches MTV DECOSTYLE
Viacom International Japan K. K., a 100% owned subsidiary of MTV Networks has launched MTV DECOSTYLE, a music-focused decoration mail service for mobile. Available through Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo’s i-mode, MTV DECOSTYLE enables members to decorate mobile phone emails with content which Japanese youth term as decome. These include templates and items such as MTV’s logo and MTV programs’ title logos. Decome from music genres ranging from rock to hip-hop is also … [Read more...] about Viacom International Japan launches MTV DECOSTYLE
Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows
Sydney- Australia's dominant pay TV platform Foxtel announced today it has secured exclusive television rights to the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, the Tony awards and the American Music Awards, plus excusive live coverage of the Emmy awards. Foxtel also announced a new, 3-year deal to serve as the official broadcaster of the Helpmann Awards, which recognise excellence in live performance in Australia. The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy awards will screen live on the BIO channel on Sept. 17 from … [Read more...] about Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows
INX Network’s NewsX chooses Ideal Systems’ design and integration services
The INX Network’s English news channel NewsX has engaged systems design and integration services from Ideal Broadcasting India Pvt Ltd (IBI), the Indian arm of Ideal Systems, which specializes in systems design and integration for satellite and terrestrial broadcasting. IBI has worked with Zee TV (playout and automation), Times TV, India TV (News and PCR), Sahara Network (Playout and PCR), CNBC (automation) Tata Sky DTH (facility) and Infosys (multi-media centre). It has also provided … [Read more...] about INX Network’s NewsX chooses Ideal Systems’ design and integration services