Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has issued the first Niche Subscription TV Licence to VeeV Interactive Pte Ltd, a wholly-owed subsidiary of Sky Media Pte Ltd for the roll out of a commercial IPTV service focusing on educational content. VeeV is looking to establish its research and development centre in Singapore to expand its digital media business into the region. The licence allows VeeV to offer programmes including scheduled and on-demand TV services, … [Read more...] about VeeV Interactive licensed to launch IPTV in Singapore and Asia
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now TV to debut Chinese financial news channel China Business Network
Hong Kong – PCCW's IPTV service now TV will debut on April 9, 2008, China Business Network (CBN), a China-focused financial information channel (channel 338), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group (SMG). The agreement was inked between the partners March 5 in Shanghai. CBN is a mainland China multimedia service provider offering financial information in real time to Chinese investors worldwide. The channel provides 12 hours of live programming each day and will add to now … [Read more...] about now TV to debut Chinese financial news channel China Business Network
Galleon, Guangdong TV Sports Channel and Chelsea team for Super Soccer Star
London - Galleon Holdings plc, intellectual property owner and developer, inked an exclusive co-prod deal with Guangdong TV Sports Channel and Football Association Premier League (FAPL) club, Chelsea Football Club, for multi-platform reality soccer talent search show Super Soccer Star. The show is going into production and will air on Guangdong TV Sports Channel in April 2008. The multi-platform programme will generate revenue from sponsorship, advertising, mobile participation, live events, … [Read more...] about Galleon, Guangdong TV Sports Channel and Chelsea team for Super Soccer Star
Asian broadcasters localize Ripley
Hong Kong – Localized versions of Sony Pictures Television International’s (SPTI) reality series Ripley’s Believe it or Not! debuted in Singapore on MediaCorp’s Channel 5 and in Indonesia on TV One (known previously as Lativi). The format has also been sold to GMA Network in the Philippines, as reported in the March issue of the Television Asia Plus print magazine. Ripley’s Believe it or Not! TV series, presented by Dean Cain in the original series, features … [Read more...] about Asian broadcasters localize Ripley
BBC World, Newsweek and Shell collaborate on World Challenge 08
Singapore - BBC World is partnering news publication Newsweek and petroleum firm Shell for World Challenge 08, the fourth edition of the contest to honour people and groups that bring economic, social and environmental benefits to their local communities. The competition is currently open to nominations and submissions have to be fall within the categories of Community Welfare and Enterprise; Health and Education; Sustainable Farming; Energy; Water; and Environment. Nominations are to be made … [Read more...] about BBC World, Newsweek and Shell collaborate on World Challenge 08
Media Prima’s NTV7 uses Omnibus Colossus automation system
Kuala Lumpur/Denver – Media Prima's NTV7 (Natseven TV) has installed an OmniBus Colossus automation system and has gone live using the infrastructure. Launched in 1998 as Malaysia's first digital terrestrial channel, NTV7 has since come under Media Prima and is sharing storage and content across multiple servers, stations and users including TV3, 8TV and TV9. NTV7 chose Colossus for its ability to scale with the growing multi-channel capability of the Media Prima group. NTV7’s news … [Read more...] about Media Prima’s NTV7 uses Omnibus Colossus automation system