Kuala Lumpur- The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has launched the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange (MAE), a monthly satellite delivery mechanism of pro-social content to regional broadcasters and as content for distribution via the Internet. The MAE aims to enable regional and national terrestrial broadcasters to provide audiences with “constructive” content targeted at addressing social, health and environmental issues including poverty, pandemic flu, climate change and … [Read more...] about ABU helps address social issues via the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange
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Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Miami– Telemundo Internacional, a Telemundo Network division handling sales and distribution of the network’s original content in the international market, premiered more than 15 shows in July across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. White’s Widow starring Itatí Cantoral and Francisco Gattorno debuted July 3 on Indonesia’s Televiva network and El Salvador Telecorporación Salvadoreña network. Second Chance premiered in Nigeria on Galaxy TV and Gotel TV networks and … [Read more...] about Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Star Sports to carry International Fight League programming
New York- Team-based professional mixed martial arts league, the International Fight League (IFL), and Alfred Haber Distribution (AHDI) has added Star TV as its first TV partner in Asia to carry IFL programming on the Star Sports platform which reaches more than 300 million viewers in 50 countries. According to Gareb Shamus, IFL co-founder and CEO, mixed martial arts has a "storied history" in Asia, and the organizers are “eager” for the emerging fan base to see the IFL on a regular … [Read more...] about Star Sports to carry International Fight League programming
MEASAT-3 to support Solar Entertainment’s international expansion
Kuala Lumpur- Philippines-based Solar Entertainment Corporation has extended its service agreement with MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and transferred services from MEASAT-1 to MEASAT-3 satellite to expand distribution of its channels into international markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe. Solar channels have been distributed via MEASAT-1 since 2004 and more than 600 cable head-ends currently receive the channels in the Philippines. Solar’s cable network brands … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3 to support Solar Entertainment’s international expansion
National Geographic Music and Radio offers music to raise environmental awareness
Washington- National Geographic Ventures has created National Geographic Music and Radio (NGMR) to raise environmental awareness through music and radio. David Beal has been appointed as President to oversee the music labels, publishing and radio operations. Mark Bauman, Vice President of National Geographic's Mission Programs, will serve as Executive Vice President to lead radio and video production initiatives. NGMR launches with distribution partners including Clear Channel, Salem … [Read more...] about National Geographic Music and Radio offers music to raise environmental awareness
The Singing Office tunes up Down Under
Sydney- Foxtel has acquired 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 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 returned from … [Read more...] about The Singing Office tunes up Down Under
