Hong Kong- 24-hour Chinese-movie channel Celestial Movies has launched on TELKOMVision’s cable and DTH satellite pay TV services in Indonesia. That extends the channel’s reach in the country, making it the only Chinese movie channel available on all four major pay TV platforms. In July, Celestial Movies began to fully localize the channel for Indonesia with all movies subtitled in Bahasa Indonesia and all on-air promotions dubbed in Bahasa Indonesia. Celestial Movies is now available … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies debuts on TELKOMVision in Indonesia
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CNBC partners New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for Squawk Box on the Road: New Zealand
Singapore- CNBC’s flagship morning program Squawk Box on the Road: New Zealand will be sponsored by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for the week starting Oct. 15 2007. The campaign will feature Squawk Box broadcasting live from Auckland and Wellington, preceding the Rugby World Cup Final in Paris. The sponsorship will be complemented by a three-month on-air advertising campaign. CNBC’s anchor Martin Soong will be in New Zealand to interview business, political and opinion leaders as … [Read more...] about CNBC partners New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for Squawk Box on the Road: New Zealand
Granada International acquires pan-Asian distribution rights to The May Lee Show
Hong Kong- Granada International has acquired the first series of weekly Asian talk show, The May Lee Show. Addressing Asian women’s concerns and interests including relationships, body image, family and sex, the 13 x one-hour series is currently in production and made its debut recently across Asia on STAR World. The May Lee show is created and hosted by Korean-American May Lee, a former CNN and CNBC correspondent and anchor. It also features A-list region and international guests and … [Read more...] about Granada International acquires pan-Asian distribution rights to The May Lee Show
The Singing Office tunes up Down Under
Sydney- Foxtel has acquired the local rights to the Dutch format The Singing Office, and production of a 13-part series is underway, hosted by comedian Nick Giannopoulos. The series aims to turn everyday working Australians into singing and dancing superstars. Each episode introduces five workers from two very different Australian companies, who will audition, learn to sing and dance in a ‘boot camp.’ then take part in a sing-off. Also aboard are comedienne Julia Morris, who has … [Read more...] about The Singing Office tunes up Down Under
Growth spurt for Asia’s pre-school market
Toddler TV is booming in Asia. New channels dedicated to pre-schoolers are springing up. English-language kids channels are popular with parents who want their kids to learn English. Locally produced programming for the genre is increasing. Content is finding new distribution platforms in IPTV, especially in Korea, and Video-on-Demand. And the merchandising business is being driven by new brands and campaigns. Fox International Channels’ Baby TV already airs in Japan, Hong Kong and … [Read more...] about Growth spurt for Asia’s pre-school market
Romma Khanna joins NBCU International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives
London- Roma Khanna will join NBC Universal International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives, effective from September 17. Based in London, she reports to Peter Smith, President, NBC Universal International. Khanna is responsible for generating growth through geographical expansion, local and pan-regional partnerships, and new channel creation, with a focus on strengthening the content and identity of the Sci-Fi, 13th Street and Universal Channel brands internationally. She … [Read more...] about Romma Khanna joins NBCU International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives