Sydney—Australian viewers can look forward to seeing more U.S. series on the heels of their U.S. debuts. Foxtel said it will screen 20th Century Fox series The Rules for Starting Over and K-Ville within days of their U.S. broadcast. This follows the Seven Network's recent announcement it would air the next series of Prison Break and Heroes later this year directly after their U.S. premieres. Foxtel was quick to point out it first flagged the “day and date” strategy in May 2006, when … [Read more...] about Fox series to air quickly on Foxtel
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Disney’s High School Musical 2 to premiere Sept. 9
Singapore- High School Musical 2, sequel to the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie, will premiere on Disney Channel across Southeast Asia on Sept. 9 (1930hrs SIN/MAS, 1830hrs INA). The premiere is part of a High School Musical-themed weekend as the channel will also air High School Musical Concert and music video showcase High School Musical Around the World, as well as shows featuring members of the High School Musical cast in Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. … [Read more...] about Disney’s High School Musical 2 to premiere Sept. 9
George Sakkalli takes Power into Asia
George Sakkalli has come on board Power, the European independent producer and distributor of feature films and TV mini series, as Vice President, Asian Sales and Distribution. Sakkalli was Vice President of Sales, Asia at Granada International where he sold ITV and third party UK/US content across terrestrial, satellite, cable, video/DVD, pay-per-view and broadband platforms. Power is doubling its global sales force under Chris Philip, Worldwide Sales President, as the company expands its … [Read more...] about George Sakkalli takes Power into Asia
Sony Pictures Television and Australia’s Nine Network renew deal for five years
Sydney - Nine Network Australia has renewed its output deal with Sony Pictures Television for five years. Jeff Browne, Executive Director, Nine Network Australia said: "This deal is most significant in terms of securing top quality overseas content for the Nine Network.” Michael Healy, Nine's Director of Programming, said Nine is pleased with the Sony product for next year, including Cashmere Mafia, Viva Laughlin, Damages and Canterbury’s Law. … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and Australia’s Nine Network renew deal for five years
MediaCorp goes ‘Green’ with environmental awareness campaign
Singapore– On July 7 MediaCorp launched a month-long ‘Green Campaign’ across its television, news, radio and print businesses to raise environmental awareness. MediaCorp TV’s Channel 5 and Channel U aired Live Earth, a 24-hour concert performed on seven continents to raise awareness for climate change, non-stop from July 7 – 8. The concert featured musicians including Madonna, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Black Eyed Peas. Channel 5 also appealed to viewers to wear … [Read more...] about MediaCorp goes ‘Green’ with environmental awareness campaign
CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.
Philippines– The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) filed a Motion for Reconsideration at the Court of Appeals in Manila to reverse an appellate court decision to nullify search warrants issued against local cabler Telmarc Cable Corp. for acts of copyright infringement. Simon Twiston Davies, CASBAA Chief Executive Officer, believes the evidence submitted to the Regional Trial Court in 2005 is sufficient to have the judiciary reverse its ruling on the search … [Read more...] about CASBAA appeals court ruling to nullify search warrants against Philippines’ Telmarc Cable Corp.