Hong Kong– Two months since the MIPTV announcement of AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), a joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Networks, The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network launched in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia on June 15, 2007. The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network launched on PCCW now TV in Hong Kong, on Astro in Malaysia and Brunei, on StarHub in Singapore, and The History Channel will be available on TrueVision in Thailand. … [Read more...] about ‘Historical’ four-market launch includes now TV
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Subscribers incur the rising cost of content
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, who from October face a minimum 40% hike as the cost of Basic Group plus Sports Group will rise from S$35 to S$49 (from US$22.70 to US$31.70) per month. This follows subscription hikes in other Asian markets, similarly blamed on rising content costs. In Malaysia, Astro recently raised rates by US$4.40 per month, the … [Read more...] about Subscribers incur the rising cost of content
Animax Mobile kicks off in Australia and Canada
Animax Mobile, a dedicated mobile version of Sony Pictures Television International’s popular Japanese animé channel, began its global roll-out in Australia on June 12 and will launch in Canada in July. A two-hour loop of four full-length animé series, Blood+, Last Exile, ROD the TV, and The Count of Monte Cristo is on offer, plus short-form, cult animation series such as Petey and Jadey, and regional product including TechnoMax and ImagineNation from Animax Asia. Targeting the 14-34 … [Read more...] about Animax Mobile kicks off in Australia and Canada
Sandra Levy named head of Australian Film Television and Radio School
Sydney- Veteran producer and broadcasting executive Sandra Levy has been appointed Director of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, succeeding the retiring Malcolm Long. The School’s Sydney’s headquarters will move to purpose-built facilities at Moore Park, near Fox Studios early next year, and new specialist courses will be introduced, covering screen business skills and digital media production. Levy’s track record includes Director of ABC Television from 2001 to … [Read more...] about Sandra Levy named head of Australian Film Television and Radio School
Endemol appoints Andy Ward to head up Virtual Me
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
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
