New York - IFC has added three anime series acquired from FUNimation Entertainment to its 2008 programming slate. WitchBlade, based on a comic book series of the same title will debut in Jan, Speed Grapher, a futuristic action series, will air in March, and Hell Girl, a supernatural thriller will premiere later in the year. The new series also add to anime content including Samurai 7, Basilisk, and Gunslinger Girl which aired on IFC in 2007. … [Read more...] about IFC adds FUNimation Entertainment’s anime series for 2008
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China’s Jilin Provincial Network signs deal for 2 million Irdeto smart cards
Singapore - Irdeto, provider of content security for digital TV, IPTV and mobile networks, received its largest order of two million smart cards from China's Jilin Provincial Network to support the cable TV operator's digital migration project. Jilin Provincial Network provides cable TV services to subscribers from all cities and municipalities within Jilin Province in China and has three million registered subscribers. It is an existing customer of Irdeto's Digital TV Solution, a … [Read more...] about China’s Jilin Provincial Network signs deal for 2 million Irdeto smart cards
Streaming21, Microsoft Taiwan and Sampo form Digital Home Alliance
Taipei - Streaming21, provider of broadcast-quality streaming solutions, Sampo, manufacturer of consumer electronics, and Microsoft Taiwan have formed the Digital Home Alliance. The partners aim to drive the digital home market worldwide by providing wired and wireless interoperable personal computers, consumer electronics and mobile devices in the home to share new digital media and content services. Applications developed by Streaming21 based on the recently released Microsoft Home Server are … [Read more...] about Streaming21, Microsoft Taiwan and Sampo form Digital Home Alliance
Soumitra Saha replaces Ian Diamond as SVP and GM of TENA
Hong Kong - Soumitra 'Sunny' Saha has been promoted as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA), replacing Ian Diamond who has resigned after seven years at the helm of TENA and 13 with Turner. Saha assumes responsibility for the overall development of Turner's entertainment brands including Boomerang, Cartoon Network, POGO and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in Asia Pacific. He will lead the group in its business strategy of aggregating content and … [Read more...] about Soumitra Saha replaces Ian Diamond as SVP and GM of TENA
Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
New York / London – AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
Soumitra Saha replaces Ian Diamond as SVP and GM of TENA
Hong Kong – Soumitra “Sunny” Saha has been promoted as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA), replacing Ian Diamond who has resigned after seven years at the helm of TENA and 13 with Turner. Saha assumes responsibility for the overall development of Turner’s entertainment brands including Boomerang, Cartoon Network, POGO and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in Asia Pacific. He will lead the group in its business strategy of … [Read more...] about Soumitra Saha replaces Ian Diamond as SVP and GM of TENA