Hilversum- International projects executive Andy Ward will head up the global Endemol team in its creative partnership with games giant Electronic Arts (EA). The collaboration brings together Endemol's television brands and EA's entertainment software technology to create Virtual Me, a new digital entertainment concept aimed to bridge the divide between TV and videogames. As Director of Business Development, Ward reports to Endemol International's Senior Executive Director, Creative & Commercial … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Andy Ward to head up Virtual Me
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J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. will be the first in Japan to broadcast sports dedicated channel J sports Plus in HD starting July 1. J:COM TV Digital subscribers can tune in to the new channel for an additional fee of 1,365 yen (US$11, tax inclusive). J sports Plus will cover the Tour de France cycling race with travel information about various French regions in HD over three weeks in July. Between end of July and beginning of August, J SPORTS will cover the 24th FIBA Asia … [Read more...] about J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
Singapore– CNBC and The Philippines’ 24-hour ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) will collaborate in content distribution and share editorial resources. ANC will air CNBC’s Cash Flow LIVE, from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm (SIN/HK) on weekdays, as well as episodes of Managing Asia once a week. It will also produce live business reports or cut-ins to air within Cash Flow for at least twice a week. … [Read more...] about CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
Disney signs first internet VOD deal in Australia
Hong Kong – Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) today announced a multi-year video-on-demand (VOD) movie agreement with BigPond, Telstra's broadband internet service provider in Australia, starting in July. This is the Disney Company’s first agreement in Australia to offer internet movie VOD downloads and is in line with the company’s focus to use technology to enhance its content and expand distribution to deliver anytime and anywhere. Customers of … [Read more...] about Disney signs first internet VOD deal in Australia
Singapore companies showcase Mobile TV, IPTV and HDTV technology at BroadcastAsia
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
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