Mumbai – Reliance Communications and Microsoft have partnered to deliver a new IPTV service operated by Reliance which runs on the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV software platform. Reliance Communications holds exclusive deployment rights for the platform in India. The Microsoft Mediaroom platform allows Reliance’s IPTV service to provide features including video-on-demand (VOD), digital video recording (DVR), instant channel changing, and personal media sharing. Both SD and HD content … [Read more...] about Reliance Communications and Microsoft team for IPTV service in India
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Nine Network’s new shows take on a British accent
Sydney- Aiming to arrest its year-long slide in the ratings, Australia's Nine Network is betting that a newly-acquired slate of British series will propel it to greater heights in 2008. The package is headed by a slew of programs from BBC Worldwide including Life in Cold Blood, the final chapter in David Attenborough's wildlife anthology Life on Earth; Extraordinary Animals, which focuses on animals with unique abilities; and Heroes and Villains, an all-action drama series based on the real … [Read more...] about Nine Network’s new shows take on a British accent
Viacom and Network18 formalize Viacom18
Mumbai - Viacom Inc. and Network18, through Group company Global Broadcast News, have formalized Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, their 50:50 JV in India. Plans for Viacom 18 were announced in May 2007. Viacom18 includes TV, film and digital media content across various brands as well as consumer products, and will be managed by a six-member Board with equal representation by Viacom and Network18. Viacom18 will launch a new Hindi-language general entertainment channel in India early 2008 to offer … [Read more...] about Viacom and Network18 formalize Viacom18
Alfred Haber close international deals for 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
New Jersey – Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI), exclusive international distributor for the 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has completed sales to Ten Network (Australia), STAR (Southeast Asia), Televisa (Mexico), Canwest Global (Canada), Turner (Latin America), Telad (Israel) , SBS (Belgium), TV2 (Denmark), and ITC (Iceland). 2007 is the third consecutive year that AHDI has exclusively distributed the show. The one-hour 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, to be … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber close international deals for 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
Seoul - Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA) has appointed Ko S. Man as its CEO and President. Ko has worked for 35 years as a producer and executive director, and has served as CEO at EBS and Director at MBC TV. Kim, Jong-Min, Minister of Culture and Tourism said, "As the head of an institution that supports the cultural industry, which represents the next key growth–driving industry, the new CEO of KOCCA should focus on creative content development, nurturing human resources and … [Read more...] about KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the line-up for its 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival taking place Nov. 17 - 18, at the Sofitel Hotel in New York. The Festival will feature International Emmy Nominee screenings and presentations during which producers of the nominated programs discuss their entries in nine categories including Arts Programming; Best Performance by an Actress; Best Performance by an Actor; Children & Young … [Read more...] about 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18