Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on Sept. 9 in Asia topped the ratings among youth demographics in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In Singapore, against all subscription TV and free-to-air programs, High School Musical 2 was the top telecast among all cable subscribers on its premiere day. Among children 4-14 in subscriber homes, the telemovie achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. HSM 2 is the highest rated telecast on Disney Channel … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
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BT expands on Indian subcontinent
BT is to increase the number of connecting points (nodes) for its multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) infrastructure - the basis for high quality video and voice services over the Internet, bringing the number to 14 in India. Six cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune will have multiple nodes, plus an additional one in Kolkatta. BT’s media and broadcast customers in India will be able not only to deliver their content to a global audience and be more … [Read more...] about BT expands on Indian subcontinent
Nick of time funding for Anytime
Singapore– Doubts about the future of content on-demand service provider Anytime are to be dispelled with a major funding announcement anticipated Sep. 19. Speaking to Television Asia from the U.S., a very upbeat Craig Zimbulis, Anytime President & CEO, described the new funding as a “labour of love.” “It’s a deal we thought would take two months that’s taken ten,” said Zimbulis, “but what’s really exciting is the opportunities this new … [Read more...] about Nick of time funding for Anytime
Al Jazeera English available on Astro Indonesia
Jakarta- Indonesian DTH service provider Astro Indonesia has started carrying Al Jazeera English, the 24-hour English language news and current affairs channel from Doha-based Al Jazeera Network. The agreement forms part of the basic content package which makes the channel available alongside other international news channels. The carriage deal with Astro Indonesia extends from existing ties between Al Jazeera Network and Astro, which has been carrying Al Jazeera English in Malaysia since the … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English available on Astro Indonesia
NEC sponsors CNN’s ‘Be the Change’ volunteer work showcase
NEC Corporation is sponsoring ‘Be the Change’, a CNN online and on-air initiative to showcase volunteers working to better others’ lives with six male and female volunteers posting blogs and videos of their lives and jobs. With NEC’s sponsorship running for a year starting this month, the content generated by the volunteers will harness CNN International’s global reach, multiplatform services and technology to be broadcast worldwide and featured online at … [Read more...] about NEC sponsors CNN’s ‘Be the Change’ volunteer work showcase
Star and Sony Ericsson pact to deliver mobile content services in India
Mumbai- Star India’s mobile entertainment division has partnered with mobile handset company Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications India Pvt Ltd to provide mobile content services to Sony Ericsson users. Star’s recently launched PLUS mobile service will be exclusively pre-embedded in Sony Ericsson’s Walkman and Cyber-shot phones in India from November 2007. Also, the broadcaster’s mobile entertainment division will pre-load handsets with specially created mobile video clips … [Read more...] about Star and Sony Ericsson pact to deliver mobile content services in India