Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on September 9 on its Asia feed took top 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, High School Musical achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. High School Musical 2 is the highest … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 debuts with top ratings in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
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NBC Universal names Raymund Miranda as Managing Director, Asia, Global Networks
London- NBC Universal (NBCU) has appointed Raymund Miranda as Managing Director, Asia, Global Networks, effective from November 1, 2007. Based in Singapore, Miranda will be responsible for launching commercial operations for Global Networks in Asia and building NBCU’s channels relationships in that region. His appointment is part of the previously announced international channel expansion strategy. The proposed acquisition of Sparrowhawk Media provides NBCU with an established channel … [Read more...] about NBC Universal names Raymund Miranda as Managing Director, Asia, Global Networks
Star and Sony Ericsson pact to deliver mobile content services in India
Mumbai- Star India’s mobile entertainment division have 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 … [Read more...] about Star and Sony Ericsson pact to deliver mobile content services in India
Al Jazeera English available on Astro Indonesia
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 Malaysia-based pay TV provider Astro which has been carrying Al Jazeera English in … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English available on Astro Indonesia
Lionsgate taps Tim Stuart as VP Asia Pacific
Santa Monica- Lionsgate has hired Tim Stuart as VP Asia Pacific, a new position created by the expansion of the firm’s international sales division headed by Craig Cegielski, Senior VP of Programming and Sales. Stuart has logged 20 years in the industry, working in numerous production, post production and international distribution jobs, including two years with CBS Paramount International Television and three years at Becker Entertainment. … [Read more...] about Lionsgate taps Tim Stuart as VP Asia Pacific
Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming
Kuala Lumpur-- Malaysia's dominant broadcaster, Media Prima Berhad (MPB), is investing more than RM250 million ($US71.2 million) on local and imported content across its four TV networks in 2008. That’s up from RM200 million ($56.9 million) in 2007. MPB previewed its 2008 line-up at its annual Television Networks Screenings event on Sept. 5, attended by more than 3,000 media buyers, advertisers, corporate clients and celebrities. “MPB expects the growth of the media advertising to … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming
