Singapore– Singapore companies at BroadcastAsia (June 19-22) are showcasing new services, applications and tools in mobile broadcasting, IPTV and HDTV. Eight companies will introduce prototypes and concepts developed under the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s (MDA) Digital Technology Development Scheme (DTDS) that provides funding support for the development of original and innovative products or concepts. Themed “New Digital Media Landscape”, the 1,000 sq m … [Read more...] about Singapore companies showcase Mobile TV, IPTV and HDTV technology at BroadcastAsia
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Content costs blamed for StarHub rates hike
Singapore – From 11 July 2007, StarHub’s pay-TV prices will rise by around 20% across its Basic Group and Value Pack subscription fees. Hardest hit will be sports fans however, who from October face a 66% hike in the Sports Group subs fee, up from S$15 to S$25 (from US$9.70 to US$16.20) per month. StarHub's rate adjustment will be introduced through a S$4 (US$2.60) increase in its Basic Group and Value Pack subscription fees. Thomas Ee, StarHub's Senior Vice President of Cable, Fixed … [Read more...] about Content costs blamed for StarHub rates hike
Asia Media Holdings buys into Cambodia and Laos
Nonthaburi, Thailand– Shin Satellite plc has agreed to sell part of its Cambodia and Laos interests to Asia Mobile Holdings Pte Ltd (AMH). Shin Satellite will sell 49% in Shenington Investments Pte Ltd, for consideration value of US$200 million. Shenington is an investment holding company with a 100% stake in Cambodia Shinawatra Company Limited and 49% in Lao Telecommunications Company Limited. AMH, a joint venture between Qatar Telecom and ST Telemedia, currently holds interests in … [Read more...] about Asia Media Holdings buys into Cambodia and Laos
BBC Worldwide sells Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
Sydney- BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed New Europe with Michael Palin, the new 6 x 50' series from the intrepid adventurer as he explores 20 countries in Central and Easter Europe, to Television New Zealand, together with a new adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion (1 x 95') and the second series of drama Torchwood (13 x 50') and Primeval (7 x 50'). … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells Michael Palin adventure, dramas to TVNZ
Five Shanghai nominations for BBC Worldwide
Shanghai- Planet Earth, Born Equal, After Thomas, and Recovery have been nominated for the Shanghai Television Festival's Magnolia Awards. This year's fest runs June 11-15. From Pole to Pole, episode one of the Planet Earth series, has been nominated for Best Nature Documentary. Born Equal has received two nominations - Best TV Film and Best Screenplay (TV Film). Meanwhile in the Best Director category, Simon Shore has been nominated for his direction on the true story After Thomas, and David … [Read more...] about Five Shanghai nominations for BBC Worldwide
NHK World in U.S. carriage deal
Tokyo- MHz Networks will present 24-hour English-language international channel NHK World TV to viewers in Washington D.C. starting July 2007. MHz Networks will broadcast NHK World TV on its sixth international channel MHz 6, following France 24, Russian World TV, Russia Today and NTA (Nigerian Television Authority). Headquartered in Virginia, MHz Networks' broadcast reaches Washington D.C. and surrounding suburbs. NHK World TV will also be available via cable services in the areas that carry … [Read more...] about NHK World in U.S. carriage deal