Tokyo - The New Media Group (TNMG), owner and operator of the World On-Demand (WOD) IPTV platform has formed TNMG Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based media technology and services joint venture with Shaf Broadcast Pvt Ltd, India-based broadcast and IP systems integration company. The JV will license and manage TNMG`s WOD middleware across middle Asian markets, and conduct advanced media operations outsourcing for content owners and international IPTV platforms which require digitalization and … [Read more...] about TNMG partners Shaf Broadcast in Indian joint venture
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NXP to debut SARFT-compliant silicon tuner for Chinese STB market
Singapore – NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips will debut in Q2 2008, its SARFT-compliant TDA18252HN silicon tuner with multi-standard digital cable reception for the Chinese set-top box (STB) market. The TDA18252HN integrated tuner is expected to provide cost savings and performance efficiencies to manufacturers and operators, as well as reduce time-to-market with a half NIM reference design using NXP’s TDA18252HN that is pin-to-pin … [Read more...] about NXP to debut SARFT-compliant silicon tuner for Chinese STB market
SingTel scores 2009-2012 UEFA Champions League and Cup rights
Singapore – The latest salvo fired in the pay TV battle in Singapore saw Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) take exclusive media rights including mobile, Internet and pay TV rights to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup European football competitions from 2009-2012. Both competitions have been broadcast on ESPN and STAR Sports channels packaged by ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), carried on StarHub Digital Cable. SingTel is planning to stream UEFA Champions League and Cup games live and … [Read more...] about SingTel scores 2009-2012 UEFA Champions League and Cup rights
MDA appoints Kenneth Tan as COO and director of SFC
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has appointed Kenneth Tan as chief operating officer, MDA, as well as director, Singapore Film Commission (SFC). Joining MDA from May 2, 2008, Tan replaces outgoing SFC director Man Shu Sum who will leave for the post of CEO, Mark Burnett Productions Asia on May 14, 2008. As MDA’s COO, Tan will oversee MDA’s operations; and will be responsible for growing local filmmaking talents and sector as director of the SFC. Dr … [Read more...] about MDA appoints Kenneth Tan as COO and director of SFC
Malaysian firms conclude raft of deals at HK FILMART
Hong Kong – Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and National Film Development Corporation’s (FINAS) third major participation in Hong Kong FILMART in 2008 saw the delegation of 28 Malaysian producers of TV and film, animation, and mobile content secure co-production and content deals in access of RM40million (US$13.5million). In the first two days of the event, the Malaysian Pavilion saw 100 business meetings organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade … [Read more...] about Malaysian firms conclude raft of deals at HK FILMART
CIMG to debut E! Online-branded mini-site on MSN in NZ
Los Angeles – Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) will launch an E! Online branded mini-site on MSN (msn.co.nz) in New Zealand to offer E!’s up-to-the minute entertainment news and lifestyle content to the portal’s one million strong-community per month. The ad-supported site is planned to launch on ‘Entertainment Fix’, a new category on the service offering video entertainment content from E! Online. The site will feature exclusive short-form content from E! … [Read more...] about CIMG to debut E! Online-branded mini-site on MSN in NZ